Violet Yang
@violetyang.bsky.social
CRC at Psychosis Risk Program @MountSinai; alumni @TeachersCollege & @UCIrvine; Interested in social determinants, self-disturbance, & computational modeling of disrupted self- and world-experience in acute psychopathology; here for learning :D
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Banger by @margaritap.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @eikofried.bsky.social et al, in JAMA Psych: “the PHQ’s use rests on a fragile foundation that might not bear the weight of research and clinical decision-making.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Interpretation Issues With the Patient Health Questionnaire Instructions
This survey study assesses whether responses to the Patient Health Questionnaire reflect symptom frequency and severity.
jamanetwork.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Banger by @margaritap.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @eikofried.bsky.social et al, in JAMA Psych: “the PHQ’s use rests on a fragile foundation that might not bear the weight of research and clinical decision-making.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Integrating HiTOP and Computational Psychiatry for a New Era of Clinical Science: https://osf.io/sbuvd
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Integrating HiTOP and Computational Psychiatry for a New Era of Clinical Science: https://osf.io/sbuvd
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I am pleased to share our paper showing that daily assessment improves the precision of #self-harm and #suicide prediction beyond the data available at the start of a hospital admission. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I am pleased to share our paper showing that daily assessment improves the precision of #self-harm and #suicide prediction beyond the data available at the start of a hospital admission. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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“Metacognition” has become increasingly important to advance mental health understanding and treatment, but integration between fields has been difficult with different methods and conceptualizations. We propose bridging these perspectives under a unified hierarchical framework. (2/3)
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Metacognition” has become increasingly important to advance mental health understanding and treatment, but integration between fields has been difficult with different methods and conceptualizations. We propose bridging these perspectives under a unified hierarchical framework. (2/3)
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New preprint alert🚨
We often rely on 0-10 scales to assess suicide urges in EMA and clinical settings. But we rarely ask a surprisingly important question:
What do these numbers mean?
In our new paper, we examine what these ratings mean and how consistently people use them.
More info ⬇️
We often rely on 0-10 scales to assess suicide urges in EMA and clinical settings. But we rarely ask a surprisingly important question:
What do these numbers mean?
In our new paper, we examine what these ratings mean and how consistently people use them.
More info ⬇️
Examining the Content and Consistency of Suicidal Thoughts using Large Language Models: https://osf.io/8jx4u
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New preprint alert🚨
We often rely on 0-10 scales to assess suicide urges in EMA and clinical settings. But we rarely ask a surprisingly important question:
What do these numbers mean?
In our new paper, we examine what these ratings mean and how consistently people use them.
More info ⬇️
We often rely on 0-10 scales to assess suicide urges in EMA and clinical settings. But we rarely ask a surprisingly important question:
What do these numbers mean?
In our new paper, we examine what these ratings mean and how consistently people use them.
More info ⬇️
Reposted by Violet Yang
Examining the Content and Consistency of Suicidal Thoughts using Large Language Models: https://osf.io/8jx4u
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Examining the Content and Consistency of Suicidal Thoughts using Large Language Models: https://osf.io/8jx4u
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Only one week left to submit abstracts for the 2026 Australasian Mathematical Psychology conference! Come join us in Singapore this February!
ampc2026.com
ampc2026.com
AMPC 2026 | Website for the Australasian Mathematical Psychology Conference 2026
ampc2026.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Only one week left to submit abstracts for the 2026 Australasian Mathematical Psychology conference! Come join us in Singapore this February!
ampc2026.com
ampc2026.com
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🔥🔥SAVE THE DATE!!🔥🔥
Join us at Yale for the 2026 Computational Psychiatry Conference July 14-16, 2026 www.cpconf.org
@xiaosigu.bsky.social @yiplab.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @alpowers7.bsky.social
See you in New Haven!
Join us at Yale for the 2026 Computational Psychiatry Conference July 14-16, 2026 www.cpconf.org
@xiaosigu.bsky.social @yiplab.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @alpowers7.bsky.social
See you in New Haven!
Computational Psychiatry Conference
New Haven, USA (July 14-16, 2026)
www.cpconf.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🔥🔥SAVE THE DATE!!🔥🔥
Join us at Yale for the 2026 Computational Psychiatry Conference July 14-16, 2026 www.cpconf.org
@xiaosigu.bsky.social @yiplab.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @alpowers7.bsky.social
See you in New Haven!
Join us at Yale for the 2026 Computational Psychiatry Conference July 14-16, 2026 www.cpconf.org
@xiaosigu.bsky.social @yiplab.bsky.social @shirleybwang.bsky.social @alpowers7.bsky.social
See you in New Haven!
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What an incredible resource for the field! Thanks & congrats to @bsiepe.bsky.social and the whole team!
We built the openESM database:
▶️60 openly available experience sampling datasets (16K+ participants, 740K+ obs.) in one place
▶️Harmonized (meta-)data, fully open-source software
▶️Filter & search all data, simply download via R/Python
Find out more:
🌐 openesmdata.org
📝 doi.org/10.31234/osf...
▶️60 openly available experience sampling datasets (16K+ participants, 740K+ obs.) in one place
▶️Harmonized (meta-)data, fully open-source software
▶️Filter & search all data, simply download via R/Python
Find out more:
🌐 openesmdata.org
📝 doi.org/10.31234/osf...
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What an incredible resource for the field! Thanks & congrats to @bsiepe.bsky.social and the whole team!
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Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
Path Asymmetry in Complex Dynamic Systems of Psychopathology
This article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry.
jamanetwork.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
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Really interesting, brief ideas paper. Clearly relevant to treatment research-- the mechanism by which you leave an illness state is unlikely to just be the opposite of the mechanism by which you entered it (can see how this might apply to e.g. SSRIs in depression).
Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
Path Asymmetry in Complex Dynamic Systems of Psychopathology
This article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry.
jamanetwork.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Really interesting, brief ideas paper. Clearly relevant to treatment research-- the mechanism by which you leave an illness state is unlikely to just be the opposite of the mechanism by which you entered it (can see how this might apply to e.g. SSRIs in depression).
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How Accurate & Consistent are Self-Report responses via Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) in Ecological Momentary Assessment & Digital Studies?
Examined in a massive EMA study (N = 3,761), our new #OpenAccess piece on this is just out:
online.ucpress.edu/collabra/art...
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
🧵:
Examined in a massive EMA study (N = 3,761), our new #OpenAccess piece on this is just out:
online.ucpress.edu/collabra/art...
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
🧵:
Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies
The ubiquity of digital technologies has increased assessments of thoughts, behaviors, and experiences via electronic devices. Surveys on smartphones or laptops often implement Visual Analogue Scales ...
online.ucpress.edu
August 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
How Accurate & Consistent are Self-Report responses via Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) in Ecological Momentary Assessment & Digital Studies?
Examined in a massive EMA study (N = 3,761), our new #OpenAccess piece on this is just out:
online.ucpress.edu/collabra/art...
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
🧵:
Examined in a massive EMA study (N = 3,761), our new #OpenAccess piece on this is just out:
online.ucpress.edu/collabra/art...
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
🧵:
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I reply here to Mickey Inzlicht’s critique of our assessment of the TMT literature -led by former grad students, Lihan Chen and Rachele Benjamin. We consider the question of how can we best evaluate a literature and, judging from his critique, reach a controversial conclusion.
Last week I declared terror management theory dead and accused my friend Steve Heine of motivated reasoning. Steve responded like the mensch he is with a solid rebuttal instead of blocking me. Read his guest post and tell us both who you think is right in the comments!
The Reports of Terror Management Theory’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Last week I declared the social psychology of death officially dead.
open.substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I reply here to Mickey Inzlicht’s critique of our assessment of the TMT literature -led by former grad students, Lihan Chen and Rachele Benjamin. We consider the question of how can we best evaluate a literature and, judging from his critique, reach a controversial conclusion.
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Our paper "A fragmented field" has just been accepted at AMPPS. We find it's not just you, psychology is really getting more confusing (construct and measure fragmentation is rising).
We updated the preprint with the (substantial) revision, please check it out.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
We updated the preprint with the (substantial) revision, please check it out.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
June 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Our paper "A fragmented field" has just been accepted at AMPPS. We find it's not just you, psychology is really getting more confusing (construct and measure fragmentation is rising).
We updated the preprint with the (substantial) revision, please check it out.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
We updated the preprint with the (substantial) revision, please check it out.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Interested in applying to graduate programs or research positions in psychology? Want more information and feedback on your submission materials? Then Harvard’s Prospective Ph.D. & RA Event in Psychology (PPREP) Is for you!! psychology.fas.harvard.edu/pprep
More info in the link!! Please retweet!
More info in the link!! Please retweet!
PPREP Program | Department of Psychology
psychology.fas.harvard.edu
September 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Interested in applying to graduate programs or research positions in psychology? Want more information and feedback on your submission materials? Then Harvard’s Prospective Ph.D. & RA Event in Psychology (PPREP) Is for you!! psychology.fas.harvard.edu/pprep
More info in the link!! Please retweet!
More info in the link!! Please retweet!
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My website is official 🙌 Excited to share that I am interested in reviewing applications for Harvard’s Clinical Science PhD program this fall as I look for the first student to join my lab! I appreciate it if you can share with your network :)
psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mark-...
psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mark-...
Mark Chen | Department of Psychology
psychology.fas.harvard.edu
September 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My website is official 🙌 Excited to share that I am interested in reviewing applications for Harvard’s Clinical Science PhD program this fall as I look for the first student to join my lab! I appreciate it if you can share with your network :)
psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mark-...
psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mark-...
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Potential grad applicants: I'm hoping to take 1-2 new students this cycle!
There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally.
u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...
There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally.
u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...
Accepting 1-2 new students this cycle! ☝️/✌️
https://u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025/08/06/accepting-1-2-new-students-this-cycle-☝%EF%B8%8F-✌%EF%B8%8F/
August 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Potential grad applicants: I'm hoping to take 1-2 new students this cycle!
There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally.
u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...
There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally.
u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...
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Watch Drs. Barnaby Nelson and Scott W. Woods discuss their work vimeo.com/1065077703?share=copy#t=0
Schizophrenia Interview - Drs. Nelson & Woods
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April 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Watch Drs. Barnaby Nelson and Scott W. Woods discuss their work vimeo.com/1065077703?share=copy#t=0
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Looking forward to being at APS for the first time in years.
Come say hi on Friday at 4 if you're around — at this symposium chaired with @shirleybwang.bsky.social
Presentations by Ann Haynos, @julianburger.bsky.social, and myself and discussion by @aidangcw.bsky.social
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Come say hi on Friday at 4 if you're around — at this symposium chaired with @shirleybwang.bsky.social
Presentations by Ann Haynos, @julianburger.bsky.social, and myself and discussion by @aidangcw.bsky.social
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May 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Looking forward to being at APS for the first time in years.
Come say hi on Friday at 4 if you're around — at this symposium chaired with @shirleybwang.bsky.social
Presentations by Ann Haynos, @julianburger.bsky.social, and myself and discussion by @aidangcw.bsky.social
1/2
Come say hi on Friday at 4 if you're around — at this symposium chaired with @shirleybwang.bsky.social
Presentations by Ann Haynos, @julianburger.bsky.social, and myself and discussion by @aidangcw.bsky.social
1/2
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Almost exactly one year after starting my lab (!), I'm thrilled to share our first preprint! 🥳 @leilyb.bsky.social @sharinahamm.bsky.social @francesghart.bsky.social
We propose future directions for mathematical, computational, & digital methods to advance suicide research: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We propose future directions for mathematical, computational, & digital methods to advance suicide research: osf.io/preprints/ps...
July 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Almost exactly one year after starting my lab (!), I'm thrilled to share our first preprint! 🥳 @leilyb.bsky.social @sharinahamm.bsky.social @francesghart.bsky.social
We propose future directions for mathematical, computational, & digital methods to advance suicide research: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We propose future directions for mathematical, computational, & digital methods to advance suicide research: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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The latest issue of Lancet Psychiatry contains a profile of me, in which they describe me as “one of the discipline’s foremost public intellectuals”!!!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
May 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The latest issue of Lancet Psychiatry contains a profile of me, in which they describe me as “one of the discipline’s foremost public intellectuals”!!!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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I'm excited to announce that the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science is inviting proposal for a special issue on "Using Large Language Models (LLMs) to Advance the Understanding of Psychopathology."
Please see below for the call, which will be posted on our website shortly!
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Please see below for the call, which will be posted on our website shortly!
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May 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm excited to announce that the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science is inviting proposal for a special issue on "Using Large Language Models (LLMs) to Advance the Understanding of Psychopathology."
Please see below for the call, which will be posted on our website shortly!
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Please see below for the call, which will be posted on our website shortly!
1/2
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More amazing keynotes! Up now is @shirleybwang.bsky.social talking about the computational modeling of suicide. #tips2025 @harvardwipsych.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
More amazing keynotes! Up now is @shirleybwang.bsky.social talking about the computational modeling of suicide. #tips2025 @harvardwipsych.bsky.social