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Rebecca Etkin is a Research Fellow at Yale University's Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding and treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, particularly examining family dynamics, social relationships, and the impact of social media. She has contributed to studies on parent-based interventions for youth anxiety, family accommodation behaviors, and the bidirectional effects of friend overprotection on psychosocial adjustment.
- Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts, but her role as a Postdoctoral Associate suggests advanced training in clinical psychology or related fields.
Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches. Key areas include cognitive-behavioral therapy efficacy, social functioning outcomes, and the role of family systems in mental health treatment. Recent studies explore how social media use affects adolescents with social anxiety and how friendship dissolution impacts emotional well-being.
Publications highlight her expertise in anxiety assessment tools, treatment outcomes, and developmental psychopathology. She has received recognition as a 2024-2025 YCSC Postdoctoral Scholar Travel Awardee.
