Concurrent Sessions 3 - (NBCC CE Credit: #1 hr and Conference Attendance Credit: #1 hr)

130-02: Predictors of Anxiety and Depression in African American Emerging Adults
Taimyr Strachan, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Jacob Priest

Summary
Adapting mental health interventions to increase their cultural and contextual appropriateness is necessary for engaging ethnic/racial groups that have been traditionally excluded or marginalized. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the fit of a new Systemic Post Trauma Framework to predict symptoms of anxiety and depression in a sample of African American emerging adults (N = 87/ Model Analyses N = 86). Findings from this study suggest the need to specifically address experiences that promote inferiority and perceived adequacy of resources in the treatment of African American emerging adults.

Objectives
-- Describe the emerging adulthood period and how it may differ for African American emerging adults.
-- Explain Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome theory and how it relates to present day oppression.
-- Identify the various parts of the Systemic Post Trauma Framework.

Subject Codes: anxiety, depression, trauma
Population Codes: emerging/young adulthood, African Americans, Black or Brown
Method and Approach Codes: structural equation modeling (SEM), social justice, mediation/indirect effects models

130-03: Suicidal Thoughts and Family of Origin Distress: An Investigation of the Mediating Role of Differentiation
Alexandra VanBergen, Heather Love

Summary
In the United States, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in almost every age group. Sexual and gender minority populations (SGM) are particularly at risk for suicidal ideation and behaviors. The aim of the current study is to investigate whether differentiation mediates the link between LGBTQ+ family of origin distress and suicidal ideation. Three hundred and thirty-four SGM participants were randomly selected from the Research Match panel and completed a survey online. Mediation analyses revealed that age and income were indirectly related to depressive symptoms through differentiation levels. Furthermore, differentiation levels were indirectly related to suicidal thoughts through depressive symptoms. Targeting differentiation levels may be an effective intervention when working with this at-risk population, particularly for those who have developed depressive symptoms, are younger in age, and have a lower household income.

Objectives
-- Identify if differentiation levels mediate the association between LGBTQ+ family of origin distress and suicidal thoughts
-- Apply Bowen's family systems theory to suicidal ideation in SGM adults
-- Identify if differentiation mediates age, income, gender identity, and racial-ethnicity in their associations to depressive symptoms or suicidality

Subject Codes: suicide
Population Codes: all gender inclusive, sexual orientation inclusive
Method and Approach Codes: structural equation modeling (SEM)

130-04: Treating Suicidal Drivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using EMDR and CBT
Joyce Baptist, Natalia Kuzmina

Summary
This study demonstrates the utility of EMDR therapy in treating suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). Twenty one participants diagnosed with depression and suicide risk were assigned to either EMDR or CBT treatment group. Each group received 10 therapy sessions (T1 to T10) and two follow-ups (T11 and T12). Treatment targeted suicidal drivers. Results indicated a significant reduction in STB from T1 to T12. Analysis using Linear Mixed Modeling indicated no significant differences in the efficacy of EMDR and CBT in reducing STB after controlling for depression and anxiety. Each addition therapy session reduced STB by .32 units (p <.001). These results suggest that EMDR and CBT are equally efficacious at reducing STB and that suicidal drivers can be treated effectively using a trauma-focused lens.

Objectives
-- To demonstrate the efficacy of a trauma-focused treatment to treat suicidality.
-- To demonstrate the use of linear mixed modeling in clinical research.
-- To illustrate the treatment of suicidal drivers.

Subject Codes: suicide, mental health, mental health
Population Codes: inclusive of adults, all gender inclusive, marriage and family therapists/clinicians
Method and Approach Codes: evidence-based practice/programs, multilevel modeling, quantitative methodology


Facilitator: Glade Topham