Jessica M. Cavalli, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar (PTAR)
cavallij@uw.edu
My research seeks to identify transdiagnostic risk and protective factors related to the development and maintenance of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. The goal of this research is to develop effective, accessible interventions and prevention programs that target these factors, to ultimately improve the health and quality of life of those at risk for and those experiencing these co-occurring concerns.
Education
- PhD, Psychology (Health Psychology track), Oregon State University, 2024
- MS, Psychology (Health Psychology track), Oregon State University, 2020
- BS, Psychology with Honors, University of Washington, 2018
Selected Publications
- Cavalli, J.M., Cuttler, C., & Cservenka, A. (2025). A naturalistic examination of the acute effects of high-potency cannabis on emotion regulation among young adults: A pilot study. Human Psychopharmacology, 40(1), e2915. https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.2915
- Cavalli, J.M. & Cservenka, A. (2023). Sex moderates associations between dimensions of emotion dysregulation and problematic cannabis use. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2023.2210552
- Cavalli, J.M., Cservenka, A., Kerr, D.C.R., Tiberio, S.S., Owen, L.D., & Capaldi, D.M. (2022). Ratings of executive function as a risk factor for adolescents’ frequent cannabis use: A prospective longitudinal study. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 37(4), 616–625. https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0000891
- Cavalli, J.M. & Cservenka, A. (2021). Emotion dysregulation moderates the association between stress and problematic cannabis use. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11, 597789. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.597789