معرفی
Elif Bengi is a Researcher at the Healthy Brain Network of the Child Mind Institute, where she facilitates participant enrollment, data collection, and clinician support through assessments and interviews. Her work bridges child psychology, language development, and social-emotional research.
Education
- BA in Psychology, New York University, with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Elif’s research focuses on parental verbal responsiveness and its impact on child development, informed by her thesis work at NYU and a project in Turkey establishing dialogic reading resources for families. Her clinical experience at the Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital in Istanbul further informs her approach to psychological support.
Scientific Awards
- Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund recipient at New York University
She is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, aiming to integrate her research and clinical background into a career as a child psychologist. Her role at the Healthy Brain Network underscores her commitment to advancing mental health research for youth.
