Are mindful people better at regulating their emotions?

Emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and so on often need to be "regulated" for us to behave in healthy, adaptive ways. How can people better regulate their emotions when stressed? read more...

Can we help children with ADHD succeed in school?

Adolescents with ADHD often experience significant problems in school, such as failing grades and low achievement test scores. Can we predict these problems before they occur? read more...

Why do African American youth trade cigarettes for cigars?

Many youth perceive cigars to pose fewer health risks than cigarettes. But, is this true? read more...

Are cultural issues important in rehabilitation medicine?

Many health problems and disabilities disproportionately affect ethnic minority communities. But what can rehabilitation specialists do to change that? read more...

Is religious counseling effective?

Many religious people say they want religious counseling. But is it effective? And, if it is not available, is secular counseling less effective for religious people than religious counseling? read more...

Centers and Institutes

The Department of Psychology has several affiliated centers and institutes.

Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention - This center is directed by one of our faculty members, Faye Belgrave.
Center for Psychological Services and Development - This center is operated by faculty members in our department, and is directed by Dr. Leticia Flores.
Center for Teaching Excellence - This center provides programming and support to faculty at VCU.
Family Support and Research Center - Several of our faculty members work in this center.
Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies - Several of our faculty members are affiliates with this institute.
Institute for Women's Health - This VCU center is associated with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Life Skills Center - This center is directed by one of our faculty members, Steve Danish.
VCU Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development - This center is directed by one of our faculty members, Albert Farrell.
Virginia Center on Aging - This center is located on the VCU medical campus, and is a center for interdisciplinary study.
Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics - This institute was established by the VCU Departments of Psychiatry and Human Genetics.
Virginia Treatment Center for Children - This center is the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at VCU.

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