T E A C H E R S  C O L L E G E  

C O L U M B I A  U N I V E R S I T Y  

Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology 

 

 

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: 

 

We are excited to present Volume 15 of the Graduate Student Journal of Psychology (GSJP), a 

peer-reviewed journal for graduate students in the field of psychology. As we move forward, the 

core principles of the journal will continue to be the guiding force of this project. GSJP provides 

an important space for student learning and covers all factors pertinent to publishing a scientific 

manuscript, such as writing and preparation for submission, editing, and reviewing. Our primary 

aim is to foster professional development and to provide support in this process. 

 

Our continued commitment to the publication of underrepresented works in the major journals 

makes GSJP truly unique. The emphasis of the journal will continue to focus on providing an 

outlet for quality graduate student work and on creating a space for both students and practicing 

psychologists to participate in all aspects of the publication process. The present issue marks the 

sustained effort to adhere to our goals. 

 

This issue represents a small sample of the diversity of material submitted for publication. The 

reader will find articles examining changes taking place in the realm of psychotherapy practice, 

such as psychologists’ potential to prescribe psychiatric medications as well as the use of 

technology and social media in clinical work. Additionally, the reader will be exposed to a new 

understanding of addiction and substance use which mirrors recent advances in DSM-5.  

 

The present issue is representative of the dedication on behalf of the authors, the peer reviewers, 

the editorial board, the layout editor, and all others who have been involved in creating this 

volume and we are very grateful to all of them. We would especially like to thank our faculty 

sponsor, Professor Barry A. Farber, whose guidance and support in this publication process has 

been irreplaceable. Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments with us at 

gsjp@tc.columbia.edu. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marina Mazur     Sarah Bellovin-Weiss