Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

HEAM LAB

HEAM LAB

HEAM, which stands for Help and Empowerment for children and Adolescents' Mental health, encapsulates the very essence of its name.

'HEAM' in Korean is written as '힘,' conveying the meanings of power, potential, and strength.


This profound meaning serves as the cornerstone of Dr. Choe's research aspirations, as well as the foundational objectives of the HEAM lab: to empower children and adolescents through rigorous research.


Within this space, we provide a nurturing platform where our collective efforts yield a profound and enduring impact on the mental well-being of children and adolescents.


Current

PEOPLE

Danbi Choe, Ph.D.


Lab Director & Assistant ​Professor

School Psychology


Faculty Website

Google Scholar

Leila Fitt


Doctoral Student

School Psychology


Dalina Tran


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology


Julie Nguyen


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology

Kaitlyn Pinegar


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology


Cobi Wright


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology


Lan Qiu


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology


Cheng Long


Undergraduate Researcher

Psychology


Alumni

Tracy Pham LSU B.A. 23'



Dr. Choe is Accepting New Doctoral Students for Fall 2024


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Research Focus

It is important for children to learn socialization skills

Culturally-Focused SEL

Implementing culturally focused SEL for Asian American children and adolescents

Mental health image. Various emotion and maind.

ProTective & Risk Factors

Identifying protective and risk factors impacting the mental health of culturally diverse children and adolescents

Friends Having Great Time Together at the Beach

Identity & Socialization

Exploring ethnic identity and ethnic-racial socialization in Asian American youth

Emotional development and social activity

Resources for Parents and teachers

Developing resources for parents and teachers to empower children

Innovation and Research

Research Resources

Curiousity Concept Illustration

Undergraduate

Researcher

Professional Affiliation

Child psychologist. An agreement between mother and son.

Graduate Researcher

More Resources

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