Charlsie Solano


Charlsie Solano
  • BA (2023) Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
  • BA (2023) Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
  • MA (2025) University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Contact Info

Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66045

Biography

My research interests broadly focus on risk and resilience factors that contribute to internalizing and externalizing symptomatology among Latinx youth and families. I am also interested in investigating how applying culturally sensitive ecological frameworks can impact psychotherapy efforts with racial minority youth who have been exposed to difficulties unique to their communities, such as immigration or acculturation stress. Through my research, I hope to contribute to the growing understanding of Latinx children's lived experiences and explore interventions that can improve their outcomes.

Selected Publications

Zax, A., Solano, C., Gilbert, R., & Gudiño, O. G. (2025). Peer Support and Mental Health Outcomes Among Latinx Youth: Differential Effects for Immigrant and US-Born Adolescents. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 34(4), 558–574. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2025.2484534

Selected Presentations

Zax, A., Solano, C., Gilbert, R., and Gudiño, O. G. (November, 2024). Peer Support and Mental Health Outcomes among Latinx Youth: Differential Effects for Immigrant and U.S.-Born Adolescents. Poster to be presented at the convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, PA.

Solano, C., Gudiño, O., & Zax, A (2023, November). Social support and the association between separation from parents and mental health outcomes in Latinx youth. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Los Angeles, CA.

Zax, A., Solano,C., & Gudiño, O. (October, 2023). Exploring the Role of Language Use in the Relation between Acculturation Stress and Mental Health Symptoms among Latinx Youth. Poster in review to be presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association conference. Chicago, IL.

Solano, C., Gudiño, O., & Zax, A (2022, July). Social support and the association between separation from parents and mental health outcomes in Latinx youth. McNair Symposium, Lawrence, Kansas.

Solano, C., Gudiño, O., & Zax, A (2022, September). Social support and the association between separation from parents and mental health outcomes in Latinx youth. Mokanne Heartland McNair Research Conference, Kansas City, Kansas.

Solano,C., & Gudiño, O. (April, 2025). Separation From Parents and Associated Mental Health Outcomes when Acknowledging Cultural Values and Coping Skills. Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Solano,C., & Gudiño, O. (April, 2025). Separation From Parents and Associated Mental Health Outcomes when Acknowledging Cultural Values and Coping Skills. Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Solano, C., & Fite, P. J. (November, 2025). The Moderating Role of Hope and Acculturation Dissonance on the Relationship between Neighborhood Violence and Internalizing Symptoms: A Cross-Cultural Examination. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2025 Convention, New Orleans, LA.