Alexis Hershfield

Alexis received her Master’s of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. Alexis is currently is involved in a study at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience that is exploring how cognitive and neural mechanisms affect emotion regulation in youth with early onset mood disorders. Alexis’s research interests include social and emotional development and investigating the ways that digital media, physical activity and the nature of relationships affect emotional outcomes. Alexis also posts avidly on her blog (link below).