
Stefanie L. Sequeira
Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia
Chapter Member: Virginia SSN
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About Stefanie
Sequeira's research focuses on social and neurobiological factors contributing to the development of anxiety disorders during adolescence. Overarching themes in Sequeira's writings include the role of reward function in the development of anxiety and examining how peer relationships influence anxiety through effects on brain maturation. Sequeira serves as a representative for the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) and a member of Scholars for Elevating Equity & Diversity (SEED).
Contributions
Talking to Youth of Color about Racism
Key Findings Brief,
Publications
"Combatting the Conspiracy of Silence: Clinician Recommendations for Talking About Racism-Related Events With Youth of Color" (with ). Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2021).
Discusses key clinician recommendations for talking about racism and racism-related events with youth of color.