Kate Kang
MPH/PhD Student
Kate is a dual-degree MPH and Ph.D. student at CGU studying applied social psychology with a focus on help-seeking in diverse populations and public health. Her research interests include applying social influence theories to address various mental health challenges, promote help-seeking, and develop community mental health interventions for underserved populations. Within the lab, she is currently working on projects on mental health stigma reduction and help-seeking behaviors. Through this work, she aims to bridge psychological theory and public health strategies to promote equity in mental health care.
Selected Works
Kang, K., Hernandez, E., Randolph, I., Icenogle, G., & Cauffman, E. (2022, May). The Impact of Familial Incarceration on the Perceptions of Procedural Justice on Justice-Involved Youth. The poster was presented at the 102nd Convention of the Western Psychological Association.
Kang, K., Riffat, T., Alvaro, E., & Anderson, J. (2025, April). The Role of Religious Practices in Moderating the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Outcomes. Poster will be presented at the 2025 Conference of Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Las Vegas, NV.
Kang, K., Riffat, T., Alvaro, E., & Anderson, J. (2025, May). The Protective Role of Social Connectedness in Mitigating Mental Health Risks Associated with Childhood Adversity. In J.T. Siegel (Chair), Depression, Help-Seeking, Media Campaign Messages. Symposium will be conducted at the 2025 Western Psychological Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Kang, K., Riffat, T., Alvaro, E., & Anderson, J. (2025, May). The protective role of social connectedness in mitigating mental health risks associated with childhood adversity. Poster will be presented at the 2025 Association for Psychological Science Convention, Washington D.C.
