Clinical Psychology
What Is Clinical Psychology?
Clinical Psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development. Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels. - American Psychological Association, Div. 12

Our Programs
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Major | Minor
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Doctoral
Study Topics
- understanding depression and the treatment of depression
- how emotions impact decisions and behavior
- causes of and treatments for poor health behaviors (e.g., smoking, alcohol abuse)
- eating disorders
- suicidal thoughts and behavior
- self-regulation
- how stress affects health and biological functioning in humans

Clinical Psychology Faculty and Research
Anna Finley, Ph.D.* - Research Interests: Social and affective neuroscience, emotion regulation, self-regulation, well-being, healthy aging, loneliness
Clayton Hilmert, Ph.D.* - Research Interests: Stress, psychophysiology, and health
Leah Irish, Ph.D.* - Research Interests: Sleep, stress, health behaviors
Michael Robinson, Ph.D.* - Research Interests: Personality, emotion, cognition, self-regulation
*Clinical psychology related labs