Mental Health Experts

Kristin Christodulu
Department of Psychology
Clinical Associate Professor
Areas of expertise: Autism spectrum disorders, Developmental disabilities, Challenging behavior, Positive behavior support, Sleep disturbances
Dr. M. Dolores Cimini headshot wearing purple blazer
Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research, Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, School of Education, Psychological Services Center
Director & Senior Research Scientist
Areas of expertise: Psychology, Mental health issues, Suicide prevention, Alcohol and other drug misuse prevention in college students, Collegiate recovery programs, Peer counseling and peer education, College student hotlines, Peer theater programs, diversity, inclusion, and social justice , Disability issues
John Forsyth
Department of Psychology, Psychological Services Center
Professor
Areas of expertise: Anxiety, fear, worry, and stress, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy , self-compassion and kindness, human thriving, living well
Kelly Gorman
Office of Health Promotion, Division of Student Affairs
Director of Health Promotion
Areas of expertise: College student health, Health promotion, Mental health promotion, Health promoting universities, Suicide prevention, Title IX in higher education, Sexual violence and prevention in college settings, Victim/survivor advocacy, Health equity in higher education, Flourishing and authentic excellence, Substance use among college students, Collegiate recovery programs, Alcohol and drug-related policy
Dr. Julia Hastings smiles at the camera.
School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior
Associate Professor
Areas of expertise: Poverty issues among ethnic minority populations, Mental health and welfare participation dynamics, African American health and mental health disparities
Julia Hormes
Department of Psychology, Psychological Services Center
Associate Professor
Areas of expertise: Psychology of human food choice, Eating behaviors, Food preferences and aversions, Cultural differences in eating behaviors, Eating disorders, Overweight and obesity, Cravings, Food cravings, Chocolate craving, Perimenstrual and pregnancy cravings, Social networking and video game addiction, Substance use, the status of women in academia
A portrait of Elizabeth Vasquez.
School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Department of Latin American, Caribbean & U.S. Latino Studies
Associate Professor
Areas of expertise: Epidemiology of aging, Physical activity, Cognitive function, Disability, Sedentary behavior, Individual and communities social determinants of health
Lynn Warner
School of Social Welfare
Professor
Areas of expertise: Substance Abuse, mental health policy