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91decision making. However, this effect was not consistent across all stressors.4:15pm %u2013 4:25pmADAPTING A CANNABIS HARM REDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR PEER-DELIVERY IN COLLEGIATE SETTINGSMARY TABIT (UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON), ALLISON BARBIERRI (IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY) As one of the most widely used substances in college, it is important that students receive cannabis-related education, are knowledgeable about harm reduction strategies, and have an informed understanding of relevant laws and policies early in their educational careers. This session will review an adapted workshop, designed for peer delivery, that provides college students with a brief, plain language overview of expected effects, safety-promoting behaviors, and available support resources related to cannabis use.4:30pm %u2013 4:40pmSOCIAL COGNITION AND INTERACTIVE TRAINING FOR FIRST-EPISODE, DRUG-NA%u00cfVE MDD PATIENTSSHIYI (SUZY) JI (TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), YONG ZHANG (UNIT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, TIANJIN ANDING HOSPITAL), JIAXIN LI (UNIT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, TIANJIN ANDING HOSPITAL) This study explores the effects of social cognition and interaction training (SCIT) on serum neurotrophic factors and psychosocial functioning in first-episode, drug-na%u00efve MDD patients. An 8-week randomized controlled trial compared SCIT to cognitive behavioral therapy, measuring depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and serum BDNF/GDNF levels. Results showed SCIT significantly improved social function and specific domains, with GDNF level changes linked to autonomy and financial improvements. Findings support SCIT's efficacy in enhancing psychosocial outcomes in MDD.4:45pm %u2013 4:55pmAN EVALUATION OF GROUP FACTORS ON BODY IMAGE INTERVENTION OUTCOMESRACHEL MACINTYRE (MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY), LINDSAY HOWARD (AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY), KRISTIN HERON (OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY) The Body Project is a group body image intervention for college students. It fosters a supportive environment among participants; however, the social aspects of the intervention have been underexamined. We examined two group factors that may predict decreases in intervention outcomes. Participants who perceived greater similarities between themselves and other members and greater closeness with the group experienced significant decreases in several outcomes. These factors are important to evaluate and generate in intervention modifications.Friday, March 7, 20254:00pm %u2013 5:00pm Event Julliard/ImperialAPPLIED PSYCHOLOGY EVENT: PROCRASTINATIONFriday, March 7, 20254:00pm %u2013 5:00pmAT LAST MY EPA PRESENTATION ON PROCRASTINATIONJOSEPH R. FERRARI (DEPAUL UNIVERSITY) It is said, \is a procrastinator.\and consequences, plus \Procrastination are presented. Learn what both behavioral and cognitive (indecision) forms procrastination are and are not. You might be surprised to learn that poor time management, laziness, simple delays are NOT procrastination for the 20% of adult men and women who live this maladaptive lifestyle.Friday, March 7, 20254:00pm %u2013 5:00pm Symposium ZiegfeldHISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTENTIOUS TIMESFriday, March 7, 20254:00pm %u2013 5:00pmCHAIR: MICHELLE FINE CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTENTIOUS TIMESMICHELLE FINE (GRADUATE CENTER, CUNY) In the US a vibrant and growing strain of Critical Psychology, rooted in Latin American liberatory theory, 91Friday, March 7