Associate Professor
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Department of Psychiatry, Research (SMD)
Credentials
Post-doctoral Training & Residency
Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester NY; Mentor: Yeates Conwell, MD 2009 - 2012
Education
Doctoral | Florida State University.Clinical Psychology.0
M.S | Florida State University.Clinical Psychology.0
A.B. | Columbia University.Psychology.0
Awards
Edwin S. Shneidman Award for outstanding contributions in research in the field of suicidology.2019
P.E.O Scholar Award.2008 - 2009
Melissa Institute Belfer-Aptman Dissertation Research Award.2008
American Association of Suicidology Student Research Award.2008
Florida State University Dissertation Research Grant.2008
Phi Beta Kappa.2002
Research
My goal as a researcher is to increase our understanding of how to address the significant public health problem of social isolation in later life. My colleagues and I conduct studies to better understand the different ways isolation (both perceived and 'objective') is expressed and experienced in l...
My goal as a researcher is to increase our understanding of how to address the significant public health problem of social isolation in later life. My colleagues and I conduct studies to better understand the different ways isolation (both perceived and 'objective') is expressed and experienced in later life, from restricted social networks, to loneliness, to low social support, to feeling as if one does not belong. We also strive to understand how to reduce isolation and promote connectedness using behavioral interventions. The strong associations between isolation and poor health, as well as the strong associations between social connectedness and good health and well-being, suggests that promoting social connectedness--positive interactions and relationships with others--should in turn positively influence trajectories of health and well-being. However, there are few studies that provide compelling evidence of strategies to increase connectedness. My lab --the HOPE (Helping Older People Engage) Lab is focused on developing new interventions to increase connectedness, as well as testing existing interventions that have promise for increasing connectedness, but have not been tested. Social isolation (in its many forms) is also strongly linked to suicide across the lifespan. Another focus of my work is theory testing to promote understanding of suicide and illuminate mechanisms that can serve as intervention targets. I have contributed to the formulation, refinement, and evaluation of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Much of my work in interventions is informed by this theory and what it suggests may be effective strategies for helping individuals connect and contribute in ways that are meaningful for them. I can be reached at: kimberly_vanorden@urmc.rochester.edu.
Subjects will complete a baseline interview (phone/zoom and online) at the beginning of the study. If eligible, subjects will complete 10 days of surveys that are texted 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening). Eligible subjects will also complet...
Adults (age 60 or older) will participate in Social Connection Coaching. This involves meeting with a Coach up to 10 times. The first 8 sessions will be completed during the first 8 weeks. A booster session will be done at 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Thes...
Jonson M, Sigström R, Van Orden KA, Fässberg MM, Skoog I, Waern M
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2023 April 31 (4):267-276. Epub 10/20/2022.
Pisani A, Connor K, Van Orden K, Jordan N, Landes S, Curran G, McDermott M, Ertefaie A, Kelberman C, Ramanathan S, Carruthers J, Mossgraber K, Goldston D
BMJ open.. 2023 March 313 (3):e070105. Epub 03/03/2023.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 September 29 (9):895-898. Epub 04/22/2021.
Van Orden KA, Bower E, Lutz J, Silva C, Gallegos AM, Podgorski CA, Santos EJ, Conwell Y
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):816-827. Epub 05/18/2020.
Conwell Y, Van Orden KA, Stone DM, McIntosh WL, Messing S, Rowe J, Podgorski C, Kaukeinen KA, Tu X
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):748-757. Epub 06/02/2020.
Ali R, Hoque E, Duberstein P, Schubert L, Razavi SZ, Kane B, Silva C, Daks JS, Huang M, Van Orden K
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):804-815. Epub 11/22/2020.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):731-744. Epub 02/05/2021.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):789-800. Epub 04/01/2021.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2020 November 28 (11):1205-1207. Epub 08/11/2020.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2019 June 27 (6):604-608. Epub 01/22/2019.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2018 August 26 (8):872-873. Epub 06/18/2018.
Van Orden KA, Wiktorsson S, Duberstein P, Berg AI, Fässberg MM, Waern M
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2015 May 23 (5):536-44. Epub 07/23/2014.
O'Riley AA, Van Orden KA, He H, Richardson TM, Podgorski C, Conwell Y
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2014 June 22 (6):614-22. Epub 04/18/2013.
Ribeiro JD, Witte TK, Van Orden KA, Selby EA, Gordon KH, Bender TW, Joiner TE
Psychological assessment.. 2014 March 26 (1):115-26. Epub 11/25/2013.
Gender-differences in risk factors for suicidal behaviour identified by perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness and acquired capability: cross-sectional analysis from a longitudinal cohort study
Donker, T; Batterham, PJ; Van Orden, KA; Christensen, H.
Van Orden KA, Simning A, Conwell Y, Skoog I, Waern M
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2013 August 21 (8):803-10. Epub 02/06/2013.
Bernert RA, Merrill KA, Braithwaite SR, Van Orden KA, Joiner TE
Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43).. 2007 March 21 (1):58-66. Epub 1900 01 01.
Family life stress and insomnia symptoms in a prospective evaluation of young adults
Bernert, RA; Merrill, KA; Braithwaite, SR; Van Orden, KA; & Joiner, TE, Jr.
Journal of Family Psychology. Special Issue: Carpe Noctem: Sleep and Family Processes. 2007; 21(1): 58-66.
