Tag: psychology
UF Psychology’s Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion
UF Psychology's Vivian Ibañez, a specialist in pediatric feeding disorders, combines cultural insight and applied behavior analysis to make a profound impact on families facing these challenges.
Dogs Prefer Food Over Toys, According to Science
UF psychologists say man’s best friend responds more strongly to food compared to a toy.
UF Psychologist to Collaborate on NIH Award to Address Miami-Dade County Health Disparities
A transformative NIH project will champion the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Miami-Dade County.
In East Gainesville, Community Members Train to Become Mental Health and Well-Being Coaches
UF researchers are working to address mental health disparities by joining with the Florida Blue Foundation and a collaborative of local churches on a new community-centered program.
A CLAS Professor Dug into an Archive. She Found a Colleague Waiting for Her.
After Trysh Travis came across fellow CLAS professor Laurie Mintz's 1984 registration letter for a national meeting of women's centers, the two reflected on these groups and how they've changed in the ensuing decades.
Research Roundup
Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.
How Peer Support is Breaking Stigma Around Mental Health and Wellness
Backed by college faculty and alumni, students take action on mental health by using peer-driven approaches and positive psychology.
For Neuroscientist Rusty Gage, Progress is a State of Mind
The pioneering researcher and alumnus, who discovered the benefits of exercise to brain health, reflects on how his UF liberal arts and sciences education spurred his passion for discovery. .
Andreas Keil Wins 2022 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award
The psychologist was selected to receive Germany's most valuable international research award.
New Study Asks Which Smartphone Treatments Best Help Smokers Quit
Psychology professor Jesse Dallery aims to identify the best smartphone applications for smoking cessation.
Carolyn Tucker Elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
The psychology professor was honored for “creating science-based tools for health promotion and culturally sensitive health care in underserved communities.”
Newly Funded Psychology Research Looks to Improve Alzheimer’s Navigation Impairment
The projects received more than $867,000 through grants from the Florida Department of Health and the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging.
U.S. News Ranks UF Online Psychology Bachelor’s Program #2 in the Nation
UF Online places high in the U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings.
CLAS Faculty Awarded Funding for Racial Justice and Artificial Intelligence Research
Faculty members across the the college will actively contribute to two of the University of Florida’s key initiatives after receiving funding to advance racial justice and artificial intelligence research.
Golden Years
Carolyn Tucker's initiative empowers elders to improve their mental, physical and spiritual health.
New Book Releases from Faculty and Alumni
Check out the latest published work by our talented faculty and alumni.