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Research Publications & Presentations
Welcome to our research lab's collection of publications and presentations. Here, you can explore our latest findings and insights on the prevention and treatment of depression and anxiety in youth. Our publications are the result of rigorous research and aim to contribute to the advancement of evidence-based interventions in school and community settings.
Recent Presentations
2025
Polo, A. J. (2025). Diversity, representation, and the power to disseminate mental health programs. Keynote Speaker at the Miami International Child and Adolescent Mental Health (MICAMH) Conference. Miami, FL.
Polo, A. J., Paredes Cienega, P., Ramos, A., Martinez-Charleston, E., & Serna, A. (2025). Engagement and shared decision-making among low-income Latinx families in a coping skills program for youth depression. Workshop at the Miami International Child and Adolescent Mental Health (MICAMH) Conference. Miami, FL.
Recent Publications
2023
Polo, A. J., Solano-Martinez, J. E., Saldana, L., Ramos, A. D., Herrera, M., Ullrich, T., & DeMario, M. (2023). The epidemic of internalizing problems among Latinx adolescents before and during the Coronavirus 2019 pandemic. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
2022
Polo, A. J., Herrera, M., & Ullrich, T. (2022). Considering diversity in mental health randomized control trials: Is it still research-as-usual? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice.​​
Colón-Quintana, N., Polo, A. J., & Carter Smith, J. (2022). The reciprocal effects of language proficiency and depression among low income Latinx youth. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 51, 112-126.
Recent Paper Symposia
2024
Paredes Cienega, P., & Polo, A. J. (2024). Group member fidelity and engagement among Latinx youth in a school-based intervention for depression. In Patriarca, G. (Chair), Engaging Stakeholders in Hispanic/Latino Child Mental Health Services across Systems of Care. Symposium paper presented at the 58th annual conference of Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Philadelphia, PA.
2023
Solano-Martinez, J. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Parent-child cultural values (mis)matches and youth mental health among Latinx families. In A. J. Polo & J. Solano-Martinez (Co-Chairs), The Role of Cultural Variables in the Adaptation of Latinx Adolescents. Symposium paper presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) Annual Conference, Chicago IL.
Paredes-Cienega, P. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Cultural values and internalizing symptoms among Latinx youth: The role of gender. In A. J. Polo & J. Solano-Martinez (Co-Chairs), The Role of Cultural Variables in the Adaptation of Latinx Adolescents. Symposium paper presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) Annual Conference, Chicago IL.
Saldana, L., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Latinx parent-child acculturative stress profiles and their relation to expressed emotion and academic achievement. In S. Sosa and L. Saldana (Co-Chairs), Latinx Families Facing Stress and Trauma: Parental and Contextual Factors to Consider. Symposium presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association Conference (NLPA) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Saldana, L., Ueki-Galarza, P., Harris, A.N., Herrera, M., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Incorporating a coping skills program in an academic enhancement program for Latinx youth. In A. J. Polo and L. Saldana (Co-Chairs), Forging Collaborations with the Latinx Community: Projects that Incorporate their Voices and Needs. Symposium presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association Conference (NLPA) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Martinez-Charleston, E. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Family obligation among Latinx youth: School climate and family composition differences. In A. Polo & J. Solano-Martinez (Co-Chairs), The Role of Cultural Variables in the Adaptation of Latinx Adolescents. Symposium paper presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) Annual Conference, Chicago IL.
Recent Poster Presentations
2023
Martinez-Charleston, E. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Family obligation among Latinx youth: Gender and family composition differences. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). Chicago, IL.
Harris, A., GBednarek, M., & Polo, A. J. (2023). The role of Spanish proficiency on emotional processes in Latinx youth. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). Chicago, IL.
Bednarek, M., GHarris, A., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Victimization, post-traumatic stress, and depression: The role of ethnic identity. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). Chicago, IL.
Saldana, L. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Latinx Parent-Child Acculturative Stress Profiles and their Relation to Parent Expressed Emotion and Academic Achievement. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Martinez-Charleston, E. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Family obligation among Latinx youth: Gender and family composition differences. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Paredes-Cienega, P. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Cultural Values and Internalizing Symptoms among Latinx Youth: The Role of Gender. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Solano, J. & Polo, A. J. (2023). The Role of Cultural Variables in the Adaptation of Latinx Adolescents. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Saldana, L., Ueki-Galarza, P., Harris, A., Herrera, M., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Incorporating a coping skills program in an academic enhancement program for Latinx youth. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Lopez, M. & Polo, A. J. (2023). Pressure to be Thin, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation in Latinx Youth: The Role of Familism. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Ramos, A., Lopez, M., Serna, A., Chavez, V., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Acculturative Stress and Social Anxiety in Latinx Youth: The Mediating Role of Perfectionism. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Serna, A., Ramos, A., Saldana, L., Landaverde, J., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Parental Expressed Emotion and Youth Depression: Language Proficiency As a Moderator. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
Solano, J., Martinez-Charleston, E., & Polo, A. J. (2023). Parental Expressed Emotion and Youth Depression: Language Proficiency As a Moderator. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA). Chicago, IL.
2022
DeMario, M., Ullrich, T., & Polo, A. J. (2022). Diversity reporting and representation in randomized control trials of sexually abused children. Poster presented at the 8th annual International Congress of Clinical and Health Psychology in Children and Adolescents. Elche, Spain.
Ocampo, A., Saldana, L., & Polo, A. J. (2022), Adapting to change: the relationship between secondary control beliefs and school climate. Poster presented at the at the 56th annual conference of Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).New York City, NY.
Saldana, L., Polo, A. J. (2022). Evaluating parental attitudes among Latinx parent-child acculturative stress profiles. Poster presented at the at the 56th annual conference of Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). New York City, NY.
Serna, A., Lopez, M., & Polo, A. J. (2022). Parenting stress and adolescent depressive symptoms: The role of gender and familism. Poster presented at the at the 56th annual conference of Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). New York City, NY.
Harris, A., & Polo, A. J. (2022). Victimization and post-traumatic stress symptoms: The moderating role of emotional reactivity. Poster presented at the 13th annual Health Equity and Social Justice conference. Chicago, IL.
Bednarek, M. J., & Polo, A. J. (2022). Peer victimization, depressive symptoms, and ethnic identity among Latinx youth. Poster presented at the 13th annual Health Equity and Social Justice conference. Chicago, IL.
DeMario, M., Paredes-Cienega, P., Martinez-Charleston, E. & Polo, A. J. (2022). The role of family and school factors on depressive symptoms in immigrant households. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Denver, CO.
Ullrich, T., & Polo, A. J. (2022). The interplay between between psychological control and emotional overinvolvement on depressive symptoms in youth. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Denver, CO.