Dr. Hamilton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and an affiliate faculty member in the Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness in GSAPP. Her research focuses on identifying and modifying risk factors for suicidal thinking and self-harming behaviors among young people, including social media and sleep as potential risk factors and opportunities for intervention and prevention. Her research leverages technology through innovative methods of smartphone sensing, actigraphy (to capture behavioral sleep), and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to better understand social media, sleep, and suicide risk in real time to inform prevention and early intervention programs among youth. We also leverage technology to modify social media and sleep into accessible and scalable programs to reach and engage youth in their daily lives. The ultimate goal of this research is to promote adolescent mental health using clinical and developmental science, and to ensure that mental health research is accessible across youth from diverse backgrounds.
Please visit Dr. Hamilton’s website to learn more about her work and whether she plans to review graduate student applications this year.