Adam Avidan

Bio

Adam Avidan is a Research Assistant at the Collective Lab and a psychology major at San Diego State University. He joined the lab in 2025 and is interested in youth mental health, suicide prevention, and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents. 

Adam's passion for supporting people's mental health began through his experience working as a camp counselor, where he helped children develop social-emotional skills and build interpersonal relationships. He later expanded his interests in mental health research by working as a peer advisor, helping students with academic and personal challenges, and volunteering as a counselor for the Crisis Text Line. 

He aims to pursue a master's degree to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Children's Therapy, with a focus on supporting youth in underserved communities and improving public perception of mental health. 

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