Alyson K. Zalta

ORCID: 0000-0002-5159-8431
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Research Areas
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Corneal surgery and disorders
  • Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
  • Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Stress Responses and Cortisol
  • Torture, Ethics, and Law
  • Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies

Rush University Medical Center
2015-2024

University of California, Irvine
2019-2024

National Institute on Aging
2023

Everson Museum of Art
2023

Rush University
2017-2021

Montclair State University
2020

University of Michigan
2020

Circadian (United States)
2020

Behavioral Tech
2020

Northwestern University
2020

In considering resilience to stress there are several key organizing principles that will aid both research and understanding. Understanding is critical illumination of the pro...

10.1080/1047840x.2015.1002377 article EN Psychological Inquiry 2015-04-03

The goal of the current study was to examine mechanisms change in prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Emotional processing theory PTSD proposes that disconfirmation erroneous cognitions associated with is a central mechanism symptom reduction; but date, causal relationship between pathological and severity has not been established.Female sexual or nonsexual assault survivors (N = 64) primary diagnosis received 10 weekly sessions PE. Self-reported...

10.1037/a0034735 article EN Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2013-11-04

Intensive delivery of evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming increasingly popular overcoming barriers to veterans. Understanding how and whom these intensive treatments work critical optimizing their dissemination. The goals the current study were evaluate patterns PTSD depression symptom change over course a 3-week cohort-based outpatient program (IOP) veterans with PTSD, examine changes in cognitions as predictor response, determine whether outcome or...

10.1186/s12888-018-1816-6 article EN cc-by BMC Psychiatry 2018-07-27

Background. Recent epidemiological data suggest a decline in bulimia nervosa (BN) incidence primary care. We sought to examine BN point prevalence from 1982 2002 college population. Method. In 1982, 1992, and 2002, 800 women 400 men were randomly sampled university for study of health eating patterns. Participation rates 72% 63% men, resulting n =2491 participants. Results. decreased significantly over the period observation. Eating Disorder Inventory Bulimia scores across cohorts, these...

10.1017/s0033291705006148 article EN Psychological Medicine 2005-10-05

Youth homelessness is a substantial issue, and many youths experiencing have mental health issues as both cause consequence of homelessness. These face barriers to receiving traditional services, result, only few receive any form care.

10.2196/12347 article EN cc-by JMIR mhealth and uhealth 2019-05-17

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a globally significant crisis with rapid spread worldwide, high rates of illness and mortality, degree uncertainty, disruption daily life across the sociodemographic spectrum. clinically relevant psychological consequences this catastrophe will be long-lasting far-reaching. There an emerging body empirical literature related to mental health aspects likely expand exponentially. COVID-19 example historic from which we can learn much...

10.1002/da.23209 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Depression and Anxiety 2021-09-01

A 49-year-old woman developed bilateral pupillary block after implantation of a phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens despite patent-appearing but nonfunctional peripheral iridotomies. This case serves as basis to identify clinical signs that distinguish this diagnosis from other causes elevated pressure and types block.

10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01303-2 article EN Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2002-12-01

This longitudinal study examined the influence of peer selection and socialization on bulimic symptoms in college students. Ninety-eight participants completed measures symptoms, self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsivity spring fall 2003. Peer was assessed by examining similarity among selected peers, unselected nonpeers over time. Among demonstrated patterns socialization, self-esteem perfectionism selection, these personality traits longitudinally predicted changes symptoms. Unselected peers...

10.1037/0021-843x.115.1.185 article EN Journal of Abnormal Psychology 2006-02-01

Five leaking filtering blebs, occurring between 10 months and 21 years after trabeculectomy, were closed with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive. Filtering bleb integrity was preserved in four cases, so that additional microsurgery avoided. The only problem associated use of adhesive the development corneal abrasions three cases. Although it is an accepted treatment for these conjunctival fistulas, nine previous cases have been reported to our knowledge. We strongly recommend as a presurgical...

10.1136/bjo.75.3.170 article EN British Journal of Ophthalmology 1991-03-01

Background Sleep quality may be an important, yet relatively neglected, predictor of treatment outcome in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders. Specifically, poor sleep impair memory consolidation in-session extinction learning. We therefore examined as a CBT social disorder and the impact d-cycloserine (DCS) on this relationship. Methods One hundred sixty-nine participants with primary diagnosis DSM-IV generalized were recruited across three sites. Participants enrolled...

10.1002/da.22170 article EN Depression and Anxiety 2013-08-26

Homelessness has serious consequences for youth that heighten the need mental health services; however, these individuals face significant barriers to access. New models of intervention delivery are required improve dissemination interventions tailor services unique challenges faced by homeless youth. The purpose this study was better understand youths' use technology, experiences and needs, willingness engage with technology-supported help guide development future youth-facing...

10.1037/ser0000120 article EN other-oa Psychological Services 2017-05-01
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