Elijah Murphy, M.A.
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Clinical Psychology Ph.D Student @UHouston | @AmericanU M.A in Psychology: Clinical Science '21 | @AmericanU B.A Psych '20 | Retired Student-Athlete |
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Hello! I’m Elijah and I am a 2nd year clinical psychology Ph.D student at the University of Houston investigating risk and resilience factors in ethnically diverse populations. I aim to examine how culture, identity, and stigma impact mental health and well-being.
@BlackInMH
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2nd Master’s degree, 3rd degree, 1st graduation ceremony.
I just graduated with my masters in Clinical Psychology!
Next step, Dr. Murphy.
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Just finished my third year of doctoral training in clinical psychology and the 20th grade!
Time flies.
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Hey everyone, I’m Elijah.
I’m a first year clinical psychology PhD student at the University of Houston.
My research includes how positive psychology impacts diverse populations. Also the role that culture, identity and stigma play in emotional disorders.
#BlackinPsychRollCall
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Imposter syndrome is very real.
First generation PhD stress is also very real.
Experiencing both immensely over the past week, some of these feelings for the first time.
Just a few weeks till summer and the end of year one.
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Hello!
My name is Elijah Murphy and I am a clinical psychology PhD student at the University of Houston. I’m interested in the impact of identity, culture and stigma on the relationship between internalizing disorders and positive psychology.
#BlackInMentalHealthWeek
#BIMH
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Thankful to finally announce that I have received an offer from one of my top clinical psychology PhD programs! Extremely grateful to have had such success on my first attempt. Relieved to now be able to say that I will be a clinical psychologist! Dr. Murphy.
#AcademicChatter
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Two weeks until I start this PhD program and I am ANXIOUS.
Somewhat excited to get started but also nervous about what lies ahead. Have never been nervous for school before.
I think a big thing for me will be remaining reminded that I belong.
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I passed our program’s comps exam! Beyond thankful to check this milestone off of the list.
One step closer to Dr. Murphy!!
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I am ecstatic to announce that I will be attending the
@UHouston
Clinical Psychology Ph.D program this upcoming fall! I am beyond grateful for each and every person who has helped me in this process. THIS IS FOR YOU! WE did it.
#AcademicChatter
#psychology
#PhD
#BlackExcellence
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Elijah Murphy, M.A.
Officially graduated with my master’s degree in Psychology with a Clinical Science concentration!
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Last final submitted.
First year of this PhD. ✅
Time to rest, recover, and repeat.
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I’m a little late, but hello! My name is Elijah and I am an incoming Clinical Psychology PhD student
@UHouston
. My research interest is primarily on how identity, culture and stigma plays a role in the development and treatment of anxiety-related disorders.
#BlackinPsychRollCall
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It finally happened.
I have my first publication! This paper reviews the recent literature on the relationship between hope and well-being. Hope is a trait that predicts greater levels of various forms of well-being by promoting adaptive coping.
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Successfully defended my Master’s thesis this morning!
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Just submitted my very first paper for publication!
Thankful to have had such an amazing team and mentor to aide in this process of looking to publish my thesis.
I guess you could say I’m becoming a real academic 😅.
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My master’s thesis was just approved for transfer to my PhD program!!
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I had my first explicitly racist client today. It was something that I foresaw happening at some point, but I didn’t anticipate it happening this soon into my clinical career.
Still processing.
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I received an honorable mention for the ford foundation pre doctoral fellowship.
Quite the flood of mixed emotions.
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If the first semester communicated anything to me, it’s that I have what it takes.
And before people respond to this saying it only gets harder; I’m aware and I’m prepared.
Thankful for the continued evidence that I belong here even though systemically I wasn’t supposed to be.
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I remember in elementary school I was told I’d amount to nothing. I had problems focusing/staying out of trouble in classes. I remember being ostracized in various ways and even called a demon child.
And now I have two degrees and start a PhD program on Monday.
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I often forget that I already have a master’s degree in psychology.
Although I am good at focusing on the next step and being driven towards the goal, it’s also important to acknowledge how far I’ve come.
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Another successful poster session down! Thanks to all who stopped by.
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Heading into Year 3 of this PhD program tomorrow. Time truly flies!
I’m looking to go into this school year with intention and a new, balanced perspective. After my experience with burnout this past spring semester, I’ve made many adjustments over the summer.
Let’s get to it!
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Was able to meet my
@UHouston
doctoral program mentor, Dr. Matthew Gallagher, for the first time in person today!
Crazy time we live in that throughout this whole application process it was never able to happen due to Covid.
Thankful that we were both able to get vaccinated!
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I feel like I saw a tweet about the difference in workload between a masters program and a PhD.
Just how big is the difference? What should I be prepared for?
#AcademicChatter
@PsychChatter
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I take it back.
I think I’m actually beginning to understand the basics of R…scary.
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New publication!
This project investigates the relationships between discrimination, hope, anxiety, depression, and well-being among African American, Asian, and Hispanic adults.
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Honestly, I never really pictured myself at this age.
There were also times where I didn’t desire to get here.
Cheers to life and happiness. 🎉
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Finding your people in a new place is pretty tough. Especially as a person of color.
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Just had my first meeting with my PhD advisor and I’m fired up! Refocused and a great reminder of why I’m here in the first place.
Let’s be great!
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Coping with failure and rejection will be a focal point of my growth in this academic space.
I’m used to striving for the top and being very hard on myself for coming up short. Realizing this is not sustainable long term.
Still feeling pretty deflated these past few weeks.
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This has been in the works for a bit.
I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially launched my website which further details my passion and commitment to promoting health equity inside and outside of the academy.
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It was so much fun meeting all of this year’s applicants. To have the opportunity to co-host our program’s interview weekend, as well as interview people for our lab, filled me with so many emotions.
Still crazy that I was on the opposite side of that screen just a year ago.
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It was pretty cool to be featured in the UH clinical psychology program diversity newsletter this year!
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It’s been a week!
First semester of 2nd year ✅
APS Poster Abstract ✅
Ford Foundation Fellowship App ✅
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My favorite graduation pictures. Just felt like sharing 🤷🏾♂️
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Now that I’ve had a few days of reflection. I’d like to acknowledge the honor that it is to be selected as an honorable mention for this prestigious fellowship. Thanks to all who support me and helped me through the app process. It stings and will for a bit.
I’ll be back.
I received an honorable mention for the ford foundation pre doctoral fellowship.
Quite the flood of mixed emotions.
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New Publication!
Check out my Master's Thesis manuscript:
Category-Specific Stress Mindsets: Beliefs about the Debilitating versus Enhancing Effects of Specific Types of Stressors among Young Adults
#mdpibehavsci
via
@Behavsci_MDPI
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Helping organize interview weekend has been hectic, but I look forward to meeting all of UH’s applicants this Saturday!
Surreal to be on this side of the process.
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Very excited for my first in-person conference this week.
Who else is headed to ABCT?!
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I can understand this perspective, but I can’t say I agree with it.
Here’s why:
@Shelby_Janeee
Not white women racially voyeuring w/ marginalized communities and “conducting research” while exploiting folk for academic clout
**There is a violent health equity /racial trauma tourism crisis in
#clinicalpsychology
and y’all are NOT listening**
#AcademicTwitter
#psychtwitter
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Woke up to so much support this morning! Academic Twitter is a special place.
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Not sure how I feel like I’m behind the curve before the semester has even started.
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Unfortunately, I was not selected for either APA MFP fellowship that I applied for.
Back to the drawing board.
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#BlackinPsych2020
was extremely challenging. That discomfort forced me to grow in various ways. I became more vocal, shared my perspective and knowledge with others, and had my flame and passion for combating systemic injustice through sustainable action further ignited.
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That’s a wrap!
Final draft of thesis manuscript submitted.
Degree me, AU.
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Seeing folks match today is bringing me so much joy and inspiration. Looking forward to my turn!
Congratulations to everyone.
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Never compromising self care and time to relax/have fun. I aim to do so all of grad school and throughout my career.
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Saw this today… say it ain’t so 🥲😅
- A first year PhD
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I am so fortunate to have had the advisors that I’ve had the opportunity to work with.
From undergrad to now the fit in mentorship has just been perfect.
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My second (virtual) ABCT poster!
Stressor Type Matters in Mindset Research: Differential Salience of Stress Categories in Ratings of Stress Mindset
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In our meeting, I told my mentor that I’ve been feeling really tired and fatigued.
She pointed out to me that I have been going 100 mph this entire academic year with applications, initiatives, extra classes, athletics and my thesis.
Yet again, I hadn’t given myself credit.
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It’s truly sad how much I’ve been conditioned to feel guilty for relaxing.
Even when I have nothing pressing to do.
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Moving away from the DMV for the first time in exactly a week.
I honestly feel like I shouldn’t be making such a big deal about it. A lot of people leave their hometown much earlier in life.
Still, I can’t help feeling both excited and anxious about this transition.
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I’ve only been in Houston for exactly 2 months now, and I’ve been doing everything in my power to push myself to grow.
This has included purposefully getting out of my comfort zone, much reflection and living intently while remaining in the present.
I’ve made so much progress.
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Adjusting from being a student-athlete to a PhD program has been an interesting venture.
Much of my college experience has been structured by working around training.
With the additional responsibilities and academic rigor of the program, finding the balance has been a task.
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Submitted my thesis this morning!
A week from today, I’ll defend.
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Trying to find a healthy relationship with eating and exercise after retiring from competitive athletics is tough.
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Now, are there those who utilize people of color and diverse populations for clout, a grant, and publications? Absolutely, I’m sure there are plenty.
However, for those who feel compelled to do this work WELL, and with good intentions. I believe it is helpful.
It’s complex.
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Normalize going to therapy.
That’s it, that’s the tweet.
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Finished all of my finals so that tomorrow morning’s thesis defense is the very last assignment that I have for American University.
Locked in.
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Woke up feeling super grateful for all of the opportunities in front of me.
It’s a good day to have a good day!
Let’s be great this week.
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Secured an apartment last week for my first year in Houston!
See you in July, H-Town.
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@MillicentCurlee
I agree. Another conversation I was having the other day was why there isn’t a course about managing money in order to run a lab, have grad students, funding different projects, etc. I feel like financial literacy and the business side of academia can be explored more.
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Why is the idea of making edits to my paper more dreadful for me than writing the paper from scratch?
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If we have the expectation that individuals should not conduct research with diverse populations when they are not a member of that community, this puts undue pressure and expectation on the already limited amount of people of color in the field to do this work.
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That's two new publications for 2024!
This project emphasizes key findings from a community-based men's health fair in collaboration with
@gwippold
's lab at the University of South Carolina.
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Was going to update my CV and Linked in today.. I slept instead.
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I’m tired. I have noticed that I’ve had to detach myself and keep a certain distance from the racial injustices against Black people that currently headline the media, for my own sake.
Has anyone else felt this draining feeling?
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Think I’m finally adjusting to this new lifestyle, new city and new program.
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Today’s the day!
The next step on my journey begins tonight.
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As this pandemic started, I was really of the mind that I should be better coming out of it than what I was going into it. I have to say that I am very impressed with the amount of growth I have been able to have over this past year.
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One of my subtle passions that I want to work towards in my career is to be able change the norm of the current standards for professionalism. I want to combat the notion that you have to look, talk, or dress a certain way to be viewed as intelligent, knowledgeable or capable.
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3 more weeks until I leave home for the first time.
Really looking forward to new adventures in Houston!
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I operate best when working towards a goal.
With that said, I’m really enjoying this program thus far and am excited for the new experiences.
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Academic Twitter folks! Been doing a lot of reflection about grad school and prospective career paths.
2 questions:
1) what part of academia excites you and provides you with gratification?
2) what part of the research process interests you most (if at all)?
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A continuous struggle for me is finding the balance between knowing that I am enough/giving myself grace and striving to constantly grow/improve to be the best version of myself.
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Meeting new people in a brand new place is much harder than I thought.
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There’s a lot of nuance to this, including racism, forced diagnoses, and teachers who really did not care for me or believed I wasn’t capable of the grades I had.
The moral of this story, is that those teachers were wrong. And I’m thankful for what I’ve been able to accomplish.
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I am in awe of the immense amount of love I’ve been shown this week for my birthday.
Extremely thankful for all of the amazing people I’ve met and the connections I’ve been able to make in Houston thus far!
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I think I’m actually beginning to understand the basics of R…scary.
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Thankful that I had the opportunity to witness
#BlackExcellence
and this moment for my good friend and colleague
@__JasminBrooks
. Congratulations again!
12.13.22. Dissertation = defended ✅
Honored to continue advancing the field of Black psychology, suicide theory, and emotional health outcomes for my community.
@BlackinPsych
@BlackInMH
@citeblackwomen
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Going from going 100mph for an entire academic year to not having much to do this summer is going to be an interesting adjustment.
First summer in over 5 years that I haven’t had athletic obligations either!
Definitely utilizing this break before grad school.
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Really looking forward to getting a solid routine down.. but otherwise the start of this program has been solid!
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