Center for Psychosocial Health

We are a multidisciplinary group that draws upon the disciplines of anthropology, behavioral medicine, education, psychology, public health, and sociology to pioneer research on psychosocial phenomena involved in healthy living. Basic research on wellness within a chronic illness context provides a foundation for the future development of psychosocial and behavioral interventions that encourage health-related behavioral change. As chronic illness can affect anyone – regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status – we strive to identify, from a multicultural perspective, psychosocial factors critical to the development of effective interventions. Factors may include health-compromising/enhancing behaviors, social support, quality of life, stress and coping strategies, depression, anxiety, stigma, and workplace issues. We also examine positive psychological constructs such as optimism, hopefulness, forgiveness, spirituality/religiosity, and meaning making that may contribute to resilience in people living with chronic illnesses.

Additionally, we provide psychoeducational services to communities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Our service component offers education and training to community agency personnel and health care providers as well as chronically ill individuals motivated to learn adaptive coping strategies.

University students play a crucial role in the operations of the Center for Psychosocial Health Research and participate in all stages of research, service, and outreach processes. In addition, didactic instruction and opportunities to collaborate with members of various communities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.

Please support our team in raising money for AIDS Arms LifeWalk 2010.

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Mazzarulli who is the proud new father of a son, Damien.

Congratulations to Dr. Denise Catalano who was awarded a U.S. Department of Education Long-term Training in Rehabilitation in Counseling Grant. The $850,000 grant will support 9 graduate students per year for 5 years.

Congratulations to CPHR members Mandy Logan, Kim Lewis, and Yen Nguyen who presented posters at the American Public Health Association Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 7-11, 2009.

Congratulations to CPHR members John Ridings, Xander Falsetta, Afshan Kamrudin, Adam Lewis, and Tara Steinberg who presented posters at the American Psychological Asssociation Conference in Toronto, Canada August 6-9, 2009.

Congratulations to CPHR members John Ridings, Megan Haynes, and Kim Lewis who presented their posters at the Association for Psychological Science Convention in San Francisco May 22-25, 2009

Congratulations to the CPHR members who presented their posters the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Adam Lewis, Ashley Wray, Jonathan Hill, Kyle Deaton, Marissa Perales, and Tara Steinberg presented their findings in Montreal, Canada April 22-25, 2009.

Congratulations to Will Hua. Will Hua was recently awarded the APA First-Timer Convention Scholarship by the American Psychological Association.

Congratulations to Dr. Vosvick. Dr. Vosvick recently earned tenure as an associate professor.

Congratulations to the CPHR members who presented posters at the annual convention for the Association for Psychological Science. Luci Martin, Will Hua, Jonathan Hill, Marissa Perales, and Anthony Renwick traveled to Chicago, IL between May 22-25, 2008.

Congratulations to John Ridings. John has recently been selected to be a McNair Scholar.

Anthony Renwick, Jonathan Hill, Susanna Wetherington, Luci Martin, and Will Hua have been accepted to present their research findings at the American Psychological Association's Annual Convention, August 14-17, 2008 in Boston, MA. Congratulations to Anthony, Jonathan, Susanna, Luci, and Will.

Congratulations to Luci Martin and Will Hua. Luci and Will were awarded the Raupe Travel Grant.

Congratulations to those CPHR researchers who were accepted to present at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 2008 Annual meeting! Luci Martin, Will Hua, Jonathan Hill, John Ridings, and Afshan Kamrudin will travel to San Diego, CA between March 26-29.

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For the Spring 2007 Newsletter click here- CPH Newsletter (PDF)