Department of Clinical and Health Psychology

Catherine Price, Ph.D., receives UF Excellence Award for Assistant Professors

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:39:13 +0000

Catherine Price, Ph.D., an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the PHHP department of clinical and health psychology and the College of Medicine [...]

Aliyah Snyder, B.S., recipient of Sam & Connie Holloway Endowed Scholarship

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:45:38 +0000

Aliyah Snyder, B.S. received the College of Public Health and Health Professions Sam and Connie Holloway Endowed Scholarship, awarded for exceptional leadership, academic experience, and the ability to inspire others to action. This is one of the most prestigious honors the PHHP Dean’s office awards as part of the recognition of exceptional students’ accomplishments. Aliyah received her award at the PHHP College Convocation and Awards Ceremony on May 3rd, 2013. As part of this award, she will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1000.

Aliyah Snyder, is a second-year graduate student in CHP. Her research and training is primarily focused in the area of neuropsychology and is training under the mentorship of Dr. Russell Bauer.

Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, B.S., to receive Shands at UF Auxiliary Scholarship

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:20:36 +0000

Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, B.S., has been selected to receive the Shands at UF Auxiliary Scholarship award in the amount of $1000. The scholarship will be presented by the Board of Directors of the Auxiliary at the PHHP Convocation and Awards ceremony to be held this Friday, May 3, 2013, in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.

Tanisha Hill-Jarrett is a second year graduate student in CHP, studying neuropsychology under the mentorship of Dr. William Perlstein.

Kelsey Thomas, M.S., selected as PHHP 2013 Dean’s Scholar

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:09:13 +0000

Kelsey Thomas, M.S. has been selected as the PHHP 2013 graduate level Dean’s Scholar by the College of Public Health and Health Professions. This is one of the most prestigious honors the PHHP Dean’s office awards as part of the recognition of exceptional students’ accomplishments. Kelsey will receive her award at the PHHP College Convocation and Awards Ceremony on May 3^rd, 2013. As part of this award, she will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.

Kelsey Thomas, is a third-year graduate student in CHP. Her research and training is primarily focused in the area of neuropsychology and is training under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Marsiske. Kelsey is also the recent winner of the 2013 Leighton E. Cluff Aging Research Award.

CHP Students win Outstanding Poster Award at NCPP

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:50:23 +0000

Congratulations to CHP students Sarah Westen and Bridget Armstrong who won an “Outstanding Poster Award” at the National Conference in Pediatric Psychology held this past week in New Orleans, LA.

Title: The role of overweight perception and depressive symptoms in child and adolescent unhealthy weight control behaviors: A serial mediation modelAuthors: Sarah C. Westen, Bridget Armstrong, and David M. Janicke

Sarah and Bridget are studying Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology and are mentored by Dr. David Janicke.

Jason Gravano, M.S., awarded NRSA Fellowship

Sarah Tyson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:28:13 +0000

Jason Gravano is a third year graduate student in CHP, studying neuropsychology under the mentorship of Dr. William Perlstein. Jason’s National Research Service Award (NRSA) project proposal entitled “Dissociating mTBI and PTSD brain activity at rest,” has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Larry Keen II, Ph.D., awarded NIDA Diversity Supplement

Sarah Tyson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:56:33 +0000

Larry Keen II, Ph.D., was chosen for the National Institute of Drug Abuse Diversity Supplement to fund his Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology.

This training award is mentored by Dr. William Latimer, who is the principal investigator on the parent R01, Four-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Brief Motivational Interviewing vs. Couples-Based HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention utilizing the integrated family cognitive behavioral therapy (IFCBT) in South Africa (1R01DA029894). This RCT tests the efficacy of two empirically validated interventions, BMI and IFCBT in combination and alone against a comparison condition to reduce incidences of HIV and sexually transmitted infections and drug use in Sub Saharan African countries. This supplement will fund Dr. Keen’s travel to South Africa to be trained in IFCBT and adapt a culturally relevant IFCBT-based intervention for Heterosexual African American men. The supplement also provides support to attend conferences and workshops. Ultimately, Dr. Keen II will aid in the validation and implementation of IFCBT based interventions in HIV and drug dependent populations in Southern African and eventually the United States.

Alicia Roth, M.A., receives Outstanding Poster Presentation in Aging Award

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Alicia Roth, M.A., won “Outstanding Poster Presentation in Aging” at the Student Research-on-Aging Exposition from the Institute for Learning in Retirement at the University of Florida/Oak Hammock for her presentation entitled “Differences in Psychological Adjustment, Daytime Functioning, and ICD-Specific Functioning in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) as a Function of Sleep Disorder Diagnosis.” This award recognizes exceptional research presentations in areas relating to aging, late-life, and associated age-related conditions. Alicia is a second year graduate student in CHP under the mentorship of Christina S. McCrae, Ph.D., and her research is primarily focused on sleep disorders and medical conditions in aging populations.

Michael Perri, Ph.D., ABPP, receives Distinguished Research Mentor Award

Sarah Tyson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:28 +0000

Michael G. Perri, PhD, ABPP, Clinical and Health Psychology professor and dean of the College of Public Health and Health Professions, was honored at the 34th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting in San Francisco with the Distinguished Research Mentor Achievement Award.

The Society of Behavioral Medicine Distinguished Research Mentor Achievement Award was designed to honor outstanding service as a mentor in the professional arena, in honor of research endeavors. Winners are seen as the mentors who have fostered excellence in, and had a major impact on the field of behavioral medicine by virtue of their role as mentor.

Three of Dean Perri’s mentees, Kristen Medina, Samantha Minski, and Danielle Lespinasse, received awards for their research abstracts at this year’s SBM meeting. At the 2012 SBM meeting, Dean Perri’s mentee Lisa M. Nackers received the Outstanding Dissertation Achievement Award.

CHP students receive abstract awards at SBM Annual Meeting

Sarah Tyson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:36:34 +0000

CHP students Kristen Medina, Samantha Minski, and Danielle Lespinasse are to receive the Society of Behavioral Medicine Obesity and Eating Disorders SIG Best Graduate Student Research Abstract Awards at the 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine held in San Francisco, CA on March 21, 2013.

Kristen Medina received the SBM Obesity & Eating Disorders SIG Best Graduate Student Research Abstract Award for her abstract entitled: “Comparing Changes in the Association of a New Body Shape Index and Body Mass Index with Changes in Heart Disease Risk Factors Following a Weight Loss Intervention.”

Samantha Minski received the SBM Obesity & Eating Disoders SIG Best Graduate Student Research Abstract Award for her abstract entitled: “Impact of Missing Data in a Weight Control Trial.”

Danielle Lespinasse received the SBM Obesity & Eating Disorders SIG Best Graduate Student Research Abstract Award for her abstract entitled: “Predicting the Risk of Becoming Lost to Follow-up in a Lifestyle Weight Loss Intervention.”

All three students are studying Health Psychology and are mentored by Dr. Michael Perri.