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FOX 13: Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention study
Dr. O'Brien appeared on a Tampa news station to discuss and seek participants for the NIH-funded study of whether cognitive training can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. She and her collaborators need over 3000 volunteers over the age of 65 from the Tampa and Lakeland areas for this phase of the study.
April 22, 2021Research
NEW YORK TIMES: How Bad Is Our Pandemic Drinking Problem?
An article published in the New York Times on drinking problems during the pandemic cites Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez, an Associate Professor of Psychology on the St. Petersburg campus. In the article, Dr. Rodriguez discusses findings from a study she conducted on the impact of COVID-19 on drinking patterns, which are published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.
April 21, 2021Faculty News, Research
Family Study Center Receives $3.7 Million Federal Grant To Support Vulnerable Families
A collaborative team led by psychology professor James McHale, director of the Family Study Center on the USF St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research and strengthen relationships between family members to create safe and supportive households.
April 16, 2021Accomplishments
Mental health is an issue now for everybody: Carter Center interns reflect on Mental Health Task Force
Jimmy Enobabor and a fellow intern share their experiences attending a mental health task force meeting in February.
March 1, 2021Alumni News
Treatment Network Member Spotlight, Monica Webb Hooper
Clinical alumna recently appointed the DeputyDirector of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities(NIMHD).
January 15, 2021Alumni News
FOX 13: Lessons learned from employees working from home during pandemic
Tammy Allen discusses some of the results of her longitudinal studyof employees doing remote work during the pandemic and offers predictions and recommendations.
December 25, 2020Faculty News, Research
Alcohol Use and Death Increase During The Pandemic
Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, was recently quoted in an NBC News article about the pandemic and the relation to increase in alcohol related deaths among women.
December 9, 2020Faculty News, Research
USF Undergraduates Publish Breakthrough Research On Psychology Of Reilgion
Psychology students typically learn about research methods and statistics through their coursework, but in Dr. Jay Michaels’ Social Dynamics Lab at the University of South Florida’s (USF) Sarasota-Manatee campus, undergraduate research assistants apply what they know about these topics to contribute to cutting-edge research.
December 9, 2020Research
NEWSWEEK: Kamala Harris ‘Nude’ Google Searches After Debate Speak Volumes About Women in Politics
Jamie Goldenberg was interviewed by and quoted in a Newsweek article regarding the objectification of women in politics.
October 9, 2020Faculty News
NBC: To cope with pandemic stress, many women turned to alcohol, continuing a worrying trend
Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez was quoted in an NBC news article about the pandemic.
October 1, 2020Faculty News, Research
Psychology Major Emma Frank Named Summer 2020 Outstanding Graduate
Emma Frank, a Psychology major, was named theOutstanding Graduate at USF's 2020 summer graduation ceremonies.
August 7, 2020Accomplishments
SCIENCE DAILY: Diet and familial hypercholesterolemia
People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat, study suggests.
July 6, 2020Faculty News, Research