Psychology Program Presents
Promoting Sexual Health: Mechanisms and Interventions
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Preston Theater
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Amelia Stanton, University of Texas
After providing a brief outline of my approach to treatment development, I will review my ongoing work on the identification of mechanisms that are relevant to sexual health, particularly in women. Treatment development requires a nuanced understanding of the factors that drive change. Focusing specifically on heart rate variability and sexual self-schemas, I will discuss the development of innovative psychosocial treatments that intervene on those mechanisms. I will review examples to illustrate the transition from laboratory-based experiments that test putative mechanisms to clinical trials that aim to engage mechanisms and produce clinically meaningful change. As I will clarify in the presentation, the findings of these studies not only highlight the promise of these treatments with respect to sexual health but also validate the usefulness of a mechanism-driven approach to intervention development. I will conclude my talk by highlighting my interest in building and adapting interventions for women who are at the greatest risk for poor sexual health. For more information, call 845-758-7380, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Preston Theater