The PEAR Lab was proudly represented at this year’s Psychology Honours Thesis Poster Day by Kira Cocco and Annalisa Simonetta, who showcased their outstanding work! Kira Cocco Honours Specialization in Psychology with a minor in Childhood & Youth Studies Kira joined The PEAR Lab in 2024! For her thesis, Kira used fMRI data to examine how neural responses differ between adolescent girls with and without eating disorders when they are anticipating evaluation from their peers, a

During Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the PEAR Lab hosted a campus booth in collaboration with the University Student Council Gender Equity and Health team, dedicated to promoting body appreciation and self-positivity. Students were invited to write one thing they love about their body, encouraging moments of reflection and self-compassion. At a second table, we also featured an Eating Disorder trivia wheel that helped bust common myths and spark meaningful conversations abo