Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sky Deswert"
- Sky Deswert's recent research primarily focuses on the intersection of digital mental health interventions and behavioral economics, exploring how financial and nonfinancial incentives can enhance treatment engagement among individuals with mental health disorders, particularly in college settings.
- A significant part of Deswert's work includes the development and pilot testing of a digital mental health app aimed at supporting teachers of children on the autism spectrum. This app utilizes wearable biosensing technology to aid in emotion regulation and reduce challenging behaviors commonly observed in these children.
- Additionally, Deswert investigates psychological aspects of eating behavior, notably the ambivalence individuals feel towards healthy and unhealthy foods, contributing to understanding how emotional responses influence dietary choices and behaviors related to restrained eating.
