Dr. Gupta will join the Department of Psychology in Fall 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology. Her research is dedicated to understanding the development and maintenance of emotional processes in adolescents at risk for severe mental illnesses (SMI), such as schizophrenia. Adolescence is a pivotal time characterized by novelty, change, and identity formation. During this period, adolescents are immersed in new experiences, social relationships take on heightened importance, new hobbies and interests are explored, and future goals grow and develop. Positive emotional experiences can be crucial in enabling adolescents to thrive in their environments. Dr. Gupta's research seeks to address her questions within the context of these adolescent developmental processes, with a strong commitment to emphasizing the practical, real-world implications of her findings.