Profiles in "Mental Health: Youth" Expertise Area

  • Lewis is interested in how salient life experiences, such as trauma and psychedelic-therapy, can alter epigenetic regulation of gene systems involved in mental health. She’s interested in the utility of peripheral samples to study brain health.
  • Dr. Ha studies how adolescent romantic relationships and mental health develop in the digital age, focusing on the influence of social media and emerging AI technologies.
  • Shea serves as the Director of Staff Operations for the Downtown community in Barrett, The Honors College. He has dedicated his career to motivating students through sustainability education, holistic wellness exploration, and social justice initiatives.
  • Ferguson's research focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of vocational interventions for homeless and disconnected youth that integrate employment and clinical services.
  • Meier is a Clinical Associate Professor, Co-Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Psychology PhD program, and Director of the MS in Addiction Psychology program. He supervises at the Clinical Psychology Center.
  • Dr. Errold Glenn E. Elad is a skilled leader with strong academic and professional experience, advancing ethical healthcare and community well-being through leadership, teaching, and nonprofit service.
  • Dr. Jenn Pereira is a LPC, qualified supervisor, RPT-s, and Clinical Associate Professor.  She holds expertise in working with trauma, attachment issues, supervision, and experiential counseling modalities.
  • Weston is an educational psychologist by training and works at the boundaries between education, health and mental health in an effort to improve the lives of children and adolescents.