Lauren Khazem

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Psychology (clinical)

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Dr. Khazem is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2018. Her main line of research is focused on facilitating greater understanding of processes contributing to suicide ideation and the transition to suicide attempts, particularly in individuals with physical disabilities, veterans, and military personnel. Additionally, her research focuses on increasing the efficacy, accessibility, and reach of interventions for suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment. Dr. Khazem has received multiple awards for her research in these areas, and her work has received awards and extramural funding from various sources. Dr. Khazem currently serves as the Chair Elect of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee and is passionate about increasing minority representation in psychological science.

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