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171The present study examined gender differences in depression symptom presentation in a sample of Veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. Preliminary analyses did not show significant differences between female and male depression severity; however, the study will also explore differences in symptom presentation across subscales of the HAM-D. Clinical implications and future directions for research will be discussed.POSTER 36HOW BELIEFS ABOUT MEANING-MAKING CAN PROMOTE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AMONG EAST ASIAN INDIVIDUALSYIKAI XU (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY), HAIWEI LIU (TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), AMY NGUYEN (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY), ANGEL XING (TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), WILLIAM TSAI (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY) People vary by the extent they believe there is value and meaning in the stressful experiences (MISE). We found holding Taoist values was associated with greater MISE beliefs among East Asian young adults. We also found the adaptive effect of MISE beliefs on psychological health was mediated by positive reframing.POSTER 37I RECOVERED ONCE I WILL RECOVER AGAIN: FND AND PTGRENATA CARNEIRO PHD (ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK BETHLEHEM FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM), TIMOTHY BINNS MD (ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK BETHLEHEM FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM) Functional neurological disorder previously known as conversion disorder is a condition that affects individuals who may had experienced psychological trauma and converted their symptoms to physical ailments. This case study is about 60 years old male with complex medical condition and symptoms consistent with FND remarkable recover after behavioral intervention. Post Traumatic Growth could be a useful framework to help patients struggling with FND of conversion typology to improve their condition.POSTER 38IDENTIFYING LINGUISTIC MARKERS FOR GAD THROUGH PROBLEM-ANXIETY TALK AMONG DYADSSAMANTHA CIPOLLA (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT), KIMBERLI TREADWELL (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT) This study investigated linguistic markers in problemanxiety talk among 40 anxious emerging adults and their best friend. The dyads discussed worries, and linguistic characteristics from transcripts of the conversations were analyzed. Negations and past focus were significantly correlated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms, and past focus remained significant when controlling for depression. There were no group differences in linguistic features for the dyadic conversations. Negations predicted GAD status for the whole sample.POSTER 39IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND STRESS BIOMARKERS ON JUVENILE RISKY BEHAVIORSPAMELA OSSEYI (MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY), AMBER HODGES (MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY), INGRID TULLOCH (MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY) This study examines how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), cortisol dysregulation and risky behaviors intersect in justice-involved youth. Results show a link between higher ACE scores and increased engagement in risky behaviors, though cortisol levels showed no direct correlation with ACEs or general delinquency. Elevated cortisol was associated with aggression, highlighting a potential physiological pathway. These results emphasize the importance of trauma-informed interventions to address the root causes of delinquency and promote healthier outcomes for youth.POSTER 40INVESTIGATION OF FOOD ADDICTION AND BINGE EATING BEHAVIORSALEXANDRA GOODIN (DREXEL UNIVERSITY), CHLOE HESSLER (DREXEL UNIVERSITY), ERICA LAFATA (DREXEL UNIVERSITY), DANETTE MORRISON (DREXEL UNIVERSITY) The relationship between food addiction and binge eating has been demonstrated but is not well understood. The present study aims to detail the connection between these two conditions, as well as the types of foods most commonly consumed during binge eating episodes. Although data is still being analyzed, this research could have lasting implications for the further development of food addiction as a psychological concept and for future treatment of disordered eating.171Saturday, March 8