Anurada Amarasekera
@anurada.bsky.social
MA Student in Clinical Psychology @TorontoMet studying how we can support racialized, queer 🌈 communities who use substances @CARELABTMU
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Read the actual science out of @sfu.ca here by @anurada.bsky.social, Kelton Travis, Kristina Castaneto, Tiara Cash, & Lara Aknin!
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What types of gratitude expressions promote prosocial behavior?: A registered report
Prosociality confers benefits to those who engage in the behavior, as well as those who receive it. So, how can prosociality, especially repeated acts…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Read the actual science out of @sfu.ca here by @anurada.bsky.social, Kelton Travis, Kristina Castaneto, Tiara Cash, & Lara Aknin!
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Ever wonder if saying “thank you” makes people more likely to help? Results are mixed. Gratitude, whether for a kind act or character, sometimes increased generosity but wording didn’t matter. The appreciation itself is what counts @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
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Do Thank Yous Keep Kindness Going?
New research finds that receiving gratitude may inspire you to help again, but not in every situation.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ever wonder if saying “thank you” makes people more likely to help? Results are mixed. Gratitude, whether for a kind act or character, sometimes increased generosity but wording didn’t matter. The appreciation itself is what counts @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...
greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...
thrilled to share my first zine at #PiPERResearchDay2025 with the support of @ontariobrain.bsky.social!
October 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
thrilled to share my first zine at #PiPERResearchDay2025 with the support of @ontariobrain.bsky.social!
happy to share a short conversation I had with Shayne Ganam on 880 CHED/QR 770 radio about our recently published work in JESP! listen here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Bghg...
Radio Interview August 18 2025
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August 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
happy to share a short conversation I had with Shayne Ganam on 880 CHED/QR 770 radio about our recently published work in JESP! listen here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Bghg...
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Does expressing gratitude increase the likelihood of helpful behaviour? Research by a group involving @torontomet.bsky.social Master's student Anurada Amarasekera finds gratitude can lead to future kindness, but doesn't always do so. Read more via @ca.theconversation.com: tinyurl.com/bdzfffsd
Expressing gratitude isn’t necessary, but a little appreciation may still go a long way
New research challenges long-held assumptions about the role of gratitude in encouraging future kindness.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Does expressing gratitude increase the likelihood of helpful behaviour? Research by a group involving @torontomet.bsky.social Master's student Anurada Amarasekera finds gratitude can lead to future kindness, but doesn't always do so. Read more via @ca.theconversation.com: tinyurl.com/bdzfffsd
I'm recruiting queer and trans South Asian individuals for my Master's research! Participants will receive a $30 egiftcard. Please share widely! 🫶🏽
🚨 New Study Alert! 🚨 We're recruiting folks who identify as LGBTQ+ South Asian to participate in 1:1 online interviews to share their experiences with alcohol! Find out if you're eligible here: (tinyurl.com/tmuresearch)
![A black poster for a research study by Toronto Metropolitan University. It invites South Asian LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18–32 to participate in a 1.5 hour virtual interview about alcohol use. Participants will receive a $30 e-gift card. A link and email are provided for a screening survey: tinyurl.com/tmuresearch or carelab@torontomu.ca. A QR code is also included. The study has REB approval [2025-032] and has received funding by the Canadian Psychological Association.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uss5fh2yqecne6clakjh6jie/bafkreibcfzrpgdxyxqql35f6ohxwe2imkupohe2cjyjmvlxnq22fgfhjh4@jpeg)
July 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I'm recruiting queer and trans South Asian individuals for my Master's research! Participants will receive a $30 egiftcard. Please share widely! 🫶🏽
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Attend our Demystifying Clinical Psychology Conference (May 12th and 13th on zoom)!
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CUDCPDCP2025
Poster Sign Up: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Posters
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Conference Agenda: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Agenda
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CUDCPDCP2025
Poster Sign Up: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Posters
Information about the Graduate Student Organizers: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Organ...
Conference Agenda: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Agenda
April 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Attend our Demystifying Clinical Psychology Conference (May 12th and 13th on zoom)!
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CUDCPDCP2025
Poster Sign Up: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Posters
Information about the Graduate Student Organizers: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Organ...
Conference Agenda: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Agenda
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CUDCPDCP2025
Poster Sign Up: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Posters
Information about the Graduate Student Organizers: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Organ...
Conference Agenda: tinyurl.com/DCP2025Agenda
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In my latest post, @tissyana.bsky.social and I challenge you to demystify the hidden curriculum, provide examples, discuss outcomes, and call on everyone to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable science. And there's a crossword puzzle for fun. mmarginalia.substack.com/p/you-are-re...
You are responsible for demystifying the hidden curriculum
Recently, five more copies of A Field Guide to Grad School were shared with prospective and current PhD students in the United States, bringing our total number of newsletter book winners to 112!
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April 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In my latest post, @tissyana.bsky.social and I challenge you to demystify the hidden curriculum, provide examples, discuss outcomes, and call on everyone to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable science. And there's a crossword puzzle for fun. mmarginalia.substack.com/p/you-are-re...
Applying to psych grad school? Get your questions answered at this free, virtual event happening tmrw from 10-4pm EST (registration required)
April 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Applying to psych grad school? Get your questions answered at this free, virtual event happening tmrw from 10-4pm EST (registration required)
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This is a compelling statement and an opportunity for clinicians and researchers to defend addiction science together.
🚨 I have been working with several addiction scientists and clinicians through the Addiction Science Defense Network (www.npscoalition.org/projects/add...) to craft a statement of concern about recent executive orders and actions that can be shared with members of congress.
Addiction Science Defense Network | npsc
The ASDN is an information exchange and action network for individuals and organizations devoted to studying, treating and preventing problems caused by psychoactive substance use, including alcohol, ...
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April 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is a compelling statement and an opportunity for clinicians and researchers to defend addiction science together.
Interested in applying to graduate school in psychology? Want to meet current grad students and hear tips for your application?
Join us for a free, virtual event hosted by the EDIJ committee to support underrepresented applicants! Scan the QR code or register at the link below.
Join us for a free, virtual event hosted by the EDIJ committee to support underrepresented applicants! Scan the QR code or register at the link below.
April 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Interested in applying to graduate school in psychology? Want to meet current grad students and hear tips for your application?
Join us for a free, virtual event hosted by the EDIJ committee to support underrepresented applicants! Scan the QR code or register at the link below.
Join us for a free, virtual event hosted by the EDIJ committee to support underrepresented applicants! Scan the QR code or register at the link below.
such a dream to see so many South Asian researchers, community builders, and leaders at #IAYMH2025 this year!! 🥹
March 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
such a dream to see so many South Asian researchers, community builders, and leaders at #IAYMH2025 this year!! 🥹
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🙌Very excited to share our new support network for mental health and/or addiction research academics with lived experience. We have called it LENS (Lived Experience Network for Scholars). Read more and sign up on Eventbrite for our 1st online meeting in May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lived-expe...
Lived Experience Network for Scholars (LENS) Online Meet-up
An support and information network for academic mental health and addiction researchers with lived experience
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🙌Very excited to share our new support network for mental health and/or addiction research academics with lived experience. We have called it LENS (Lived Experience Network for Scholars). Read more and sign up on Eventbrite for our 1st online meeting in May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lived-expe...