Presentations & Media Coverage

Selected Empirical Presentations

*denotes Lafayette College student/alumnus author

*Langlois, J., ^†*Karnibad, C., ^†*Soldat, J., & Wenze, S. J. (2024). U.S. College Students’ Opinions of Exercise as a Mental Health Management Strategy: Feasibility, Barriers, and Between-Group Differences. Poster presented at the 58th annual meeting of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Philadelphia, PA. ^†These authors contributed equally and share second authorship.

Santos, Â., Wenze, S. J., & Fonseca, A. (2024). Mental Health Challenges in Postpartum Moms of Multiples: Baseline Assessment of Mothers Who Joined a Web-Based Program to Promote Maternal Mental Health. Poster presented at the 2024 Encontro de Saúde Mental da Região de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.

Wenze, S. J., Santos, Â., *Karnibad, C., *Soldat, J. & Fonseca, A. (2024). Adapting a Postpartum Mental Health Internet Intervention for Mothers of Multiples. Paper & poster presented at the 12^th Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions, Limerick, Ireland.

*Charles, L. & Wenze, S. J. (2022). Earlier College Class Start Time Predicts Lower GPA, Alertness, and Course Engagement. Poster presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York City, NY.

Gorlin, E. I, *Mikula, C., & Wenze, S. J. (2021). Self-Honesty as a Buffer Against Negative Mental Health Impacts of COVID-Related Disruptions in College Students. Poster presented at the 55^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (virtual).

*Falcone, M. M. & Wenze, S. J. (2021). Hope, Purpose, and Acceptance: Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth in Child Trauma Work. Poster presented at the 55^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (virtual).

Wenze, S. J., *Kats, D. M., & Battle, C. L. (2021). Exploring the daily postpartum experiences of mothers of multiples using an EMA paradigm. Paper presented at the 7^th biennial conference of the Society for Ambulatory Assessment (virtual).

*Howard, J. H. & Wenze, S. J. (2020). Relationship Between Social Support and Depression in Bisexual Women. Poster presented at the 54^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (virtual).

Wenze, S. J. & Battle, C. L. (2019). Postpartum Mental Health Care for Mothers of Multiples: A Qualitative Study of New Mothers’ Treatment Preferences. Poster presented at the 4^th biennial meeting of the Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Marce of North America, Chapel Hill, NC.

Wenze, S. J., Gaugler, T. L., Sheets, E. S., & DeCicco, J. M. (2019). Exploring experiential avoidance using an EMA paradigm. Paper presented at the 6^th biennial conference of the Society for Ambulatory Assessment, Syracuse, NY.

Wenze, S. J. (2019). Perinatal mental health and postpartum support preferences in new parents of multiples. Invited talk at 2^nd annual Lehigh Valley Breastfeeding Coalition’s Lactation Conference, Easton, PA.

Wenze, S. J., Sheets, E. S., & DeCicco, J. M. (2018). Momentary Experiential Avoidance: Within-Person Correlates, Antecedents, and Consequences and Between-Person Moderators. Poster presented at the 52^nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Wenze, S. J., *Cardenas, N., & Wells, T. T. (2017). College Student Mental Health Literacy and Stigma for Bipolar Disorder. Poster presented at the 51^st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Wenze, S. J. & DeCicco, J. M. (2017). Momentary Correlates of In Vivo Experiential Avoidance. Poster presented at the 5^th biennial conference of the Society for Ambulatory Assessment, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

Weinstock, L. M., Wenze, S. J., Celis-de Hoyos, C., & Miller, I. W. (2017). Demographic and Clinical Correlates of Accurate (vs. Inaccurate) Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders in Community Settings. Poster presented at the 19^th annual meeting of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders, Washington, DC.

DeCicco, J., *Cardenas, N., & Wenze, S. J. (2017). Emotion Regulation, Helicopter Parenting, and Anxiety in College Undergraduates. Poster presented at the 29^th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA.

Wenze, S. J., *Bauer, N., & Battle, C. L. (2016). Internet-Delivered Treatment: A Potential Means of Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Parents of Multiples in the Perinatal Period. Poster presented at the 8^th Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions, Seattle, WA.

Wenze, S. J., Armey, M. F., & Miller, I. W. (2016). Experiential Avoidance and Mood State in Bipolar Disorder. Poster presented at the  50^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Wenze, S. J. & Battle, C. L. (2015). Mental Health Treatment Needs and Preferences Among Parents of Multiples. Paper presented in “Barriers to Treatment-Seeking and Engagement Among Vulnerable Populations” symposium, 49^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Weinstock, L. M., Wenze, S. J., & Miller, I. W. (2015). Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Comorbid Cannabis Use Disorders in Hospitalized Patients with Bipolar Disorder. Paper presented in “Why Can’t I Get Better?: Understanding Complicating Factors in the Course and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder” symposium, 49^th annual meeting of the Associated for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Wenze, S. J., Armey, M. F., & Miller, I. W. (2015). An Adjunctive, Smartphone-Assisted Intervention to Increase Treatment Adherence in Bipolar Disorder: Open Trial Results. Paper presented in “Ambulatory Assessment in Psychotherapy” paper session, Society for Ambulatory Assessment 2015 Conference, State College, PA.

Collins, C. C., Wenze, S. J., & Miller, I. W. (2014). Working alliance in pharmacotherapy alone versus pharmacotherapy plus family intervention for Bipolar I Disorder. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Wenze, S. J. & Gunthert, K. C. (2014). Affective Forecasting Bias: Liability or Protective Factor? Paper presented in “Prospection and Psychopathology: Integrating Cognitive, Social, and Clinical Science” symposium, 48^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Wenze, S. J., Tezanos, K. M., & Battle, C. L. (2013). Twins, triplets, and more: What do we know about how multiple gestation pregnancies and births impact perinatal mental health? Poster presented at the 2013 Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wenze, S. J., Armey, M. F., & Miller, I. W. (2013). Pharmacotherapy and Treatment Concerns in Bipolar Disorder: An Experience Sampling Study. Poster presented at the 47^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Hughes, C. D., Gunthert, K. C., Wenze, S. J., & German, R. E. (2013). The Specificity of Fear of Emotion: Evidence for the Incremental Validity of the Affective Control Scale Subscales. Poster presented at the 47^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Wenze, S. J., Armey, M. F., & Miller, I. W. (2013). An Ecological Momentary Intervention to Improve Treatment Adherence in Bipolar Disorder: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Data. Poster presented at the 10^th International Conference on Bipolar Disorders, Miami Beach, FL.

Bos, T., Gunthert, K. C., German, R. E., & Wenze, S. J. (2012). The Importance of Perceived Controllability Over Positive Events: The Role of Fear of Positive Emotion. Poster presented at the 46^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Wenze, S. J., de Dios, M., Kuo, C, Hernandez, L., Clark, U. S., Boisseau, C. L., Hunter, H. L., Reddy, M. K., Tolou-Shams, M., & Zlotnick, C. (2012). A diversity mentoring program for faculty and trainees: A pilot program at the Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium. Poster presented at the 2012 Brown Institute for Brain Science/Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Research Day, Providence, RI.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C., & German, R. E. (2011). Rumination Mediates the Relationship Between Experiential Avoidance and Negative Mood. Poster presented at the 45th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Hutchison, J. A., Wenze, S. J., Cayton, H. K., & Gunthert, K. C. (2011). For Women, Trait Anger is Associated with Negative Daily Cognitions and Mood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C., German, R. E., & Forand, N. R. (2010). Momentary Affective Forecasting Biases in Individuals with Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms. Poster presented at the 44th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C., & German, R. E. (2009). Biases in Affective Forecasting and Recall in Individuals With Dysphoric and Anxiety Symptoms. Poster presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York City, NY.

German, R. E., Gunthert, K. C., Wenze, S. J., & Mauer, C. (2008). The Influence of Gender on Rumination in Response to Interpersonal Stress: An Experience Sampling Study. Poster presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Mauer, C., Gunthert, K. C., German, R. E., & Wenze, S. J. (2008). Expectancies of Emotional Control Versus Actual Experiences of Emotional Control in the Prediction of Dysphoric Symptoms: A Prospective Study. Poster presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C., & Forand, N. R. (2007). Cognitive Reactivity Predicts Dysphoria Scores at Six-Month Follow-Up. Poster presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C., & Forand, N. R. (2006). Effect of Anger on Subsequent Mood in Dysphoric Individuals: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

German, R. E., Gunthert, K. C, & Wenze, S. J., & Forand, N. R. (2006). Within-Day Stress Generation: The Mediating Role of Rumination. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Forand, N. R., Wenze, S. J., & Gunthert, K. C. (2006). Depressive Recall Bias in Symptom Assessments: Evidence From an Experience Sampling Study. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Davis, J. D., Gunthert, K. C., Forand, N. R., Wenze, S. J., Engel, C., & Armstrong, D. W. (2006). An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study of Daily Stress Responses Among Soldiers with Occupational Stress: A Feasibility Study. Poster presented at the Annual Force Health Protection Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Wenze, S. J., Gunthert, K. C, & Kane, J. Q. (2005). Antecedents of Daily Reassurance-Seeking Behavior: The Effects of Dysphoria, Daily Stress, and Negative Emotion. Poster presented at the 39th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.

Wenze, S. J. & Gunthert, K. C. (2004). An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study of Fluctuations in Daily Body Image: The Impact of Interpersonal Stress. Poster presented at the 38th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Wenze, S. J., Goldberg, J. F., Beck, A. T., & Singer, T. M. (2003). The Beck Cognition Checklist for Mania: A New Scale. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, San Francisco, CA.

Wenze, S. J., Goldberg, J. F., Leahy, R. L., & Endick, C. J. (2003). Longitudinal Assessment of Emotional Schemas in Bipolar Outpatients. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, San Francisco, CA.

Presentations on Professional Issues

Ernestus, S. M., Fleming, C. J., Blomquist, K., Wells, T., Boswell, J., & Wenze, S. J. (moderator) (2020). What Do We Expect and How Do We Get There? Using Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Core Clinical Competencies to Undergraduates. Panel discussion presented at the 54^th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (virtual).

Stutts, L., Myers, T., Dalton, E., Wenze, S. J., & Levinson, C. (2019). Integrating Community-Based Projects in the Training of Clinical Scientists for Social Impact. Panel discussion presented at the 53^rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Stutts, L., Wenze, S. J., Friedman-Wheeler, D., Knouse, L., Rosenthal, Z., & Mian, N. (2018). Using Technology to Improve the Training of Future and Current Clinical Scientists. Panel discussion presented at the 52^nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Hormes, J. M., Sockol, L. E., Timko, C. A., & Wenze, S. J. (2017). Using Data to Plug the “Leaky Pipeline:” Empirically-Supported Approaches for Promoting Gender Equity in the Academy. Panel discussion presented at the 51^st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Media Coverage (External)

Minding Mental Health. The Lafayette Lens, WLVT PBS39, Season 2021, Episode #9. June 29, 2021.

The Sometimes Sadness of a Mom. Twiniversity podcast, episode #73. February 12, 2020.

Parenting Multiples with Dr. Susan Wenze. Psychologists Off The Clock podcast, episode #110. November 1, 2019.

Fraga, J.  Pssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing. Shots: Health News From NPR. August 29, 2018.

Oldham, M. Multiples. Introduction to vol. 24, issue 3 of Journal of Psychiatric Practice [covered at Psych Central and elsewhere]. May, 2018.

Addressing Mental Health Issues with Technology. NPR’s The Academic Minute. February 6, 2018.

Lafayette Coverage

Improving Mental Health Care for New Parents of Multiples. Overview of my 3/17/21 Jones Lecture. April 1, 2021.

Helping Moms of Multiples. Overview of my fellowship and associated research. December 4, 2017.

Mobile Technology in Treatment of Mood Disorders. Overview of my interest in mobile health. July 22, 2015.