My research is broadly focused on understanding cognitive factors associated with depression and suicide, such as dysfunctional beliefs, attention fixation, and problem-solving deficits, as well as how we can change these factors to produce better treatment outcomes and prevent suicide. I am also interested in methods to assess and promote patients’ development of cognitive and behavioral skills during therapy. I use a variety of methodologies to answer key research questions, including self-report, behavioral and neuropsychological tasks, ecological momentary assessment, as well as qualitative and mixed-methods approaches.
