Episode 144: Dr. Nassim Tabri, PhD

<p class="">Dr. Tabri is the Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Laboratory and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.</p> <p class="">Dr. Tabri’s research explores how different transdiagnostic factors (e.g., overvalued ideation, perfectionism, and impulsivity) may function together to proliferate and maintain engagement in various health-compromising behaviors (e.g., disordered eating and gambling). The ultimate aim of this line of research is to enhance the prevention, assessment, and treatment protocols of various mental health disorders.</p> <p class="">Dr. Tabri also researches the mental health and well-being implications of group membership. This research integrates social identity theory with theories from clinical and health psychology to understand how group-related factors (e.g., perceived intergroup threat, group-based emotions, and social identification) affect the mental health and well-being of group members. The goal is to develop an integrative framework of how group membership may affect our mental health and well-being.</p> <p class=""><strong>In this interview, we cover:</strong></p> <p class="">Nassim Tabri's Personal and Professional Journey and Current Research</p> <p class="">The Nexus Between Eating Disorders and Gambling Problems</p> <p class="">Orthorexia Nervosa and Transdiagnostic Mechanisms in Eating Disorders</p> <p class="">Transdiagnostic Factors in Disordered Eating and Gambling</p> <p class="">Common Factors in Disordered Eating and Gambling</p> <p class="">Recovery and Community Building</p> <p class="">Changing Your Life for Recovery</p> <p class="">Appearance Focused Self Concept and Disordered Eating</p> <p class="">The Impact of Cultural Messaging on Eating Disorders and Appearance Standards</p> <p class="">Discussion on Mental Health and Research Collaboration</p> <p class=""> </p> <p class=""><strong><em>The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provi