Do parent-adolescent relationship factors and substance use onset vary by ethnicity?

A new study finds parent-adolescent relationships have a larger influence on the age of alcohol and marijuana use onset for Hispanics than Caucasians.

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Does physician communication style affect patient health outcomes?

The quality of physician-patient communication may be a factor in medication adherence for black patients with Type 2 diabetes. A new NIH grant aims to shed light.

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How can we reduce disparities in disease prevention in RVA?

The Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention aims to strengthen the capacity of community organizations and the university to provide HIV and substance abuse prevention programs and services to the Richmond area.

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On well-being: Better to be older or younger?

More often than not, society associates older adulthood with decline. However, older age is linked to increased well-being and more positive affect in comparison to individuals in younger and middle adulthood.

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Can apps increase rural women’s access to HIV prevention services?

Geographic isolation, difficulty accessing health care and fear of seeking services from health practitioners whose offices may employ personal acquaintances can be barriers to prevention services for women in rural areas.

Black Psychology Student Association

Mission

To enlighten, empower and inspire students with interest in their rich history, present and futures as it relates to how it controls our thoughts and behaviors today. We also promote growth through networking, community service and engagement in the overall VCU community. BPSA strives to develop students’ involvement within various communities by stimulating latent abilities though discussion, implementation and practice of psychological ideologies as they relate to people. Through active participation in Richmond and VCU’s cultural groups and gatherings, it is our hope that each student will become more capable and aware of shaping social change. Though our association promotes growth and success within the Black community and has its roots in psychology, we welcome members of all races, ethnicities, cultures, majors and interests.

Faculty adviser: Dr. Shawn Utsey

College of Humanities & Sciences

Psychology Department