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177Stigma prevents people from seeking mental health services, resulting in unmet needs. This study examined stigma and depression among communitydwelling older adults. Clinically significant depression was endorsed by 24.0% of the sample. Comparing participants with or without objective mental health needs, a greater proportion of depressed older adults (PHQ-9%u226510) endorsed high stigma. The most reported stigma concerns were negative judgments and altered behaviors from others. Findings underscore the need for tailored depression interventions targeting stigma.POSTER 67SYSTEMATIC REVIEW/META-ANALYSIS OF INTERVENTIONS TARGETING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION PRECURSORS IN DOWN SYNDROMERACHEL GOLDMAN (QUEENS COLLEGE AND THE GRADUATE CENTER), EMILY A JONES (QUEENS COLLEGE AND THE GRADUATE CENTER) This study investigated existing psychosocial interventions targeting executive function precursors (EFP) in infants with Down syndrome (DS) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ten studies examining psychosocial interventions targeting EFPs in DS met inclusion criteria. Tau-U effect sizes for single subject design studies were generally higher than Cohen's d effect sizes for group design research studies. Results suggest that interventions for EFPs in DS are promising but are still in the developmental stage.POSTER 68THE DARK TRIAD AND STRESS: DEFENSE MECHANISMS AND A GLIMPSE INTO TRAUMANGAYIN CHENG (JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK), WILLIAM GOTTDIENER (JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK) This study examines how defense mechanisms interact with Dark Triad traits and perceived stress, bridging the gap in replication literature. Analysis of 199 participants shows distinct relationships between each trait's subscales and defenses: disinhibition of psychopathy and antagonism of Machiavellianism strongly correlate with immature defenses, while narcissism correlates with immature and neurotic defenses, Perceived stress and early trauma experiences link to immature defenses. These findings implicate the complex interaction between personality, stress, and coping mechanisms.POSTER 69STRESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND DRINKING MOTIVES: A MODERATED MEDIATION MODELSABRINA PERRIN (CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK), ADRIANA ESPINOSA, ROBERT MELARA, LAURA BRANDT, TERESA L%u00d3PEZ-CASTRO, MAHTAB TUBA This study examines perceived stress' influence on drinking behaviors among college students, with coping motives as a mediator and perceived social support as a moderator. Using a moderated mediation model, the study investigates pathways leading to alcohol misuse, implementation of healthy drinking strategies, and negative drinking consequences. Findings will highlight the protective role of social support in reducing stress-related alcohol misuse, informing prevention strategies to address alcohol misuse in college populations.POSTER 70THE DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT OF COMPLEX AND SIMPLE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON EMOTION REGULATIONKUNYI ZHOU (LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY -BROOKLYN), SARA HADEN (LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN) The current study examined the differential effect of experiencing simple versus complex early childhood trauma on emotion dysregulation in adulthood. Results from 276 adults showed that experiencing more than one type of trauma in early childhood, coupled with perceptions of low competence, led to deficits related specific aspects of emotion regulation. Those with complex trauma had greater difficulty accepting negative emotions, controlling impulses, and using effective strategies compared to those who experienced simple trauma.POSTER 71SUCCESSFUL AGING IN LONGEVITY (SAIL): UNDERSTANDING BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS FOR AGING IN PLACEMILENA TUTIVEN (SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY), LUKE KEATING (ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY), FELICIA MEYERS (JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER), GUIRLANDE DUCENAT-PAYE (JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER), DANIEL CHEN (JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER), IRA FRANKEL (FLUSHING HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER), JACQUELIN BERMAN (NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING), TOBI ABRAMSON (NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING), EMILY NISSAN (NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING), JULIE WERTHEIMER-MEIER (NEW YORK 177Saturday, March 8