

Joshua Plutchik
Personal Profile
My work centers on understanding how evidence-based mental health interventions can be developed, adapted, and shared to improve lives, particularly for underserved communities.
I recently graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a BA in Individualized Studies, concentrating in psychology, media, culture, and communication. My academic journey has involved extensive training in psychological and cognitive science with a deep appreciation for the role of media in shaping perception, behavior, and well-being.
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Over the past several years, I have contributed to research related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), including mindfulness-based interventions and programs designed to prevent mental health issues in youth. I have worked in several research labs, including Yeshiva University’s ADAPT Lab and MEAL Lab, the Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative, and NYU's Love Smarter Lab. In these roles, I have helped design and implement research projects and clinical interventions, analyze data, write academic literature, and create educational materials.
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Currently, I serve as Junior Administrative Assistant to the President of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT), supporting global initiatives to expand equitable access to evidence-based mental health care. This gives me access to some of the leading CBT researchers and professionals, and the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to furthering the WCCBT's goals. Previously, I have also led editorial teams, managed large-scale communications projects, and developed multimedia content to make psychology more accessible to the public.
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My work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Eating Disorders, and presented at the Eating Disorder Research Society. I am passionate about blending science, storytelling, and strategic communication to advance mental health advocacy and improve intervention delivery.
When I am not working on research, you will likely find me behind a camera, spending time with my dog and two cats, or baking for my friends and family.
