A new study finds parent-adolescent relationships have a larger influence on the age of alcohol and marijuana use onset for Hispanics than Caucasians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Psychology Department
806 West Franklin Street
Box 842018
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2018
Maps and Directions
Phone: (804) 828-1193
TDD: (800) 828-1120
Fax: (804) 828-2237
Undergraduate Academic Advising
806 West Franklin Street
(804) 828-1239
psyugrad@vcu.edu