Dr. Harvell-Bowman (Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Wichita State University; B.G.S., University of Kansas) is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication Studies and Affiliated Faculty in the Department of Psychology at James Madison University. Please contact Dr. HB if interested in joining the lab: harve2La@jmu.edu
Sophia is a first year graduate student in the Communication & Advocacy program. Her research focuses on mental health advocacy, specifically campaigns in suicide prevention & awareness.
Throughout her undergraduate career at Penn State Schuylkill Campus, she presented research at the Eastern Communication Association’s 2021, 2022, and 2023 Undergraduate Scholars Conference and at the National Communication Association’s 107th and 108th Annual Convention. She has also co-authored three papers with her research mentor Dr. Valerie Schrader. "I am very excited to continue my research in mental health communication and advocacy and suicide prevention at JMU."
Helly is an accomplished graduate with a Master’s in Global Mental Health from the University of Glasgow, where she systematically reviewed anxiety disorders and self-injurious behavior in South Asia. Her research expertise lies in the realm of social psychology, specifically exploring death anxiety and the Terror Management Theory. She aims to design culturally appropriate intervention and prevention strategies that resonate across diverse populations.
Driven by her passion for positive impact, Helly aspires to be a proactive researcher, catalyzing transformative change in suicide prevention research. Her commitment to developing effective strategies reflects a profound dedication to creating a meaningful and lasting impact on mental health outcomes within her community and beyond.
Gabriel R. Gilmore (B.S., Psychology; M.A., Psychological Sciences, James Madison University) is currently working on his PhD in Experimental Psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on sleep, chronobiology, and psychopharmacology.
His thesis under the advisement of Dr. Jeff Dyche was titled, "Antidepressants, Circadian Rhythms, and Cognition: The Effects of SSRIs and SNRIs on Circadian Rhythms and Cognitive Performance."
Katie Angle (Honors BS Psychology, James Madison University) is currently attending UMASS Dartmouth for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Katie's thesis was titled, "Life After Cults: Implications of Meaning, Death Thought Accessibility, & Religion."
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