Mokrue, Kathariya
- Overview
Assistant Professor
Behavioral Sciences
Phone: 718-262-2691
Office Location: AC-4D06D
kmokrue@york.cuny.edu
| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Wednesdays | 11-12pm |
| Thursdays | 1:45pm-3pm |
- Education:
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Degree Institution Field Dates PhD Rutgers University Clinical Psychology 2003 MS Rutgers University Clinical Psychology 2000 BA Hunter College-CUNY Psychology 1997
Evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness-based stress reduction program have been demonstrated to be very effective in reducing common problems such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and disordered eating and improving quality of life for many. Interventions are brief, problem-focused, and very cost-effective compared to traditional psychotherapies or medication. Yet, many individuals (e.g. ethnic minorities, immigrants, elderly) do not seek or receive this quality care. My research focuses on modifying these interventions for use among underserved and overlooked populations, addressing barriers, and improving access to such care.
- Areas of Expertise:
- Evidence-based treatments and anxiety disorders
Cognitive behavioral interventions among underserved populations
Barriers to mental health service use
- Articles in Field Of Expertise:
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Mokrue, K. & Acri, M.. "Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Brief Cognitive Behavioral Skills group on an Ethnically Diverse Campus." Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. 27 (2) accepted: TBA.
Mokrue, K., Chen, Y., & Elias, M.. "The Interaction between Family Structure and Child Gender on Behavior Problems among Urban Ethnic Minority Children." International Journal of Behavioral Development. 36 (2) 2012: 130-136.
Mokrue, K., O'Neill, P., Weiden, P., Friedman, S., & Cavaleri, M.. "Barriers to mental health service among physical trauma survivors." Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma. 20 (1) 2011: 57-68.
Mokrue, K., Elias, M., & Bry, B.. "Implementation dosage and the efficacy of a social and emotional skills building curriculum." Journal of Applied School Psychology. 21 (2) 2005: 67-97.
Dilworth, J., Mokrue, K., & Elias, M.. "The efficacy of a video-based team-building series with urban elementary school students: A pilot investigation." Journal of School Psychology. 40 (4) 2002: 329-346.
- Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances:
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" Coping and health behaviors as predictors of anxiety, depression, and worry symptoms among urban college students. " April 2012: 32nd Annual Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
" Family incarceration and college students** " April 2012: York Collge Research Day.
" The Relationship Between Past Experiences With Counseling, Current Attitudes, And Intention To Seek Counseling Among Ethnically Diverse College Students* " May 2011: 19th Annual Pace University Psychology Conference, New York, NY.
" Feasibility and effectiveness of a modified cognitive behavioral intervention in urban college setting " June 2010: World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Boston, MA.
" Home-based Prolonged Exposure Treatment: A case example " March 2010: Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Baltimore, MD.
" Gender Matters: Family structure and problem behaviors among low-income ethnic minority children " March 2010: Eastern Psychological Association, Brooklyn, NY.
" Self-injurious behaviors among teens: Issues and treatment considerations " November 2, 2009: Relationship Abuse Prevention Program, Steps to End Family Violence, New York.
" Issues and challenges in engaging physical injury survivors in an acute trauma service " November 2004: Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, L.A..
" Using empirically-validated treatments in school-based clinics: Issues and challenges " January 2006: Center for Community Health and Education, Columbia University.
" Gender differences in the predictors of social competence andproblem behaviors " May 2005: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Toronto, Canada.
- Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships:
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Fellow, Faculty Fellowship Publications Program: Spring 2011.
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Research Initiative Award: 2005-2006.
Rutgers Travel Award: 2000.
- Grants-In-Aid:
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PSC-CUNY, Effectiveness of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Workshop in Preventing Depression and Anxiety- Phase II. July 2010- June 2011: $2844.25.
PSC-CUNY, Pilot Investigation of Modified CBT Intervention. July 2009- June 2010: $2400.
- Other Professional Activities and Public Service:
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Adjunct Clinical Supervisor--Yeshiva University: August 2006-Present.
Full Member Anxiety Disorders Association of America: 2009- Present.
Full Member New York Psychological Association: 2004-Present.
Full Member Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: 2000-Present.
Ad Hoc Reviewer-Journal of Traumatic Stress Studies and Journal of Behavioral Services and Research: 2003-Present.
