Lilian Guo received her B.A. in Psychology and Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests center on youth psychopathology and suicide prevention. She has served as a crisis counselor on the 988 Lifeline, supporting individuals in acute emotional distress. With a background in visual arts and photography, Lilian is also interested in the role of creative expression in healing and mental wellness. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and solving killer sudoku puzzles.