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...

Black Psychology Student Association

Mission

To enlighten, motivate, and influence African-American students with interest in their history and its relation to how it controls our thoughts and behaviors today. We also promote growth through networking and community service. Though our association promotes growth and success within the African-American community and has its roots in psychology, we welcome members of all races, ethnicities, cultures, majors, and interests.

Officers for 2011-2012

To email an officer, click on his or her name.

President - Erica Jackson
Vice President - Caitlyn Henderson
Treasurer - Danielle Roberts
Secretary - Alicia Cowan-Brown
Event Coordinator - Denise Robinson
Webmaster & Historian - Hilly Hicks
Volunteer Coordinator - Kenneth Stewart

Faculty advisor - Dr. Shawn Utsey