The opioid epidemic has been on the rise in South Carolina for more than a decade. In both Richland and Lexington Counties, more than 100 people died from opioid overdoses in 2022. Statewide, more than 2,200 people died from unintentional overdose that same year.
When Tramont Miles first read the email, he thought someone was pulling an April Fools' prank on him. It was April 1, 2022 and the email was telling him he was selected for one of the most undercover jobs at South Carolina.
Prevalence of autism among children is rising, but access to new, evidence-based interventions is often spotty at best, an obstacle that one University of South Carolina clinician hopes to improve through her research.
After earning his psychology degree at the University of South Carolina, David Foust took his career in an unexpected direction: Public safety.
Analyzing large datasets of heart rhythms and brain wave activity with AI and machine learning, a team of University of South Carolina professors is making progress toward better understanding of autism spectrum disorder and identification of ASD diagnostic biomarkers.
Our brains, like the rest of our bodies, change with age. But how do we know the difference between the normal aging process and the onset of serious cognitive issues?
When it comes to understanding the challenges related to pregnancy, birth and early childhood, USC’s researchers deliver answers.
Schools throughout South Carolina now have a new way to prepare teachers and other staff to support student mental health.
New center takes a multifaceted research approach to neurodevelopmental disorders.
BJ Casey is a psychologist who has dedicated decades to the study of cognitive neuroscience, a field she shaped and influenced alongside her mentors who founded the field. Now she is committed to giving back to society and mentoring the next generation.
Impressive autism research from the University of South Carolina psychology department may lead to earlier diagnoses in young children.
Join us as we welcome Dr. Ivory Toldson for his talk on Friday, April 7th, 2017 from 1:30 - 2:30pm.
In recognition & appreciation of 39 years of scholarship, service & teaching, the Psychology Department is hosting a colloquium featuring Dr. Wandersman on Friday, March 31st at 3pm in Sloan College Rm.112.
Congratulations to Nicole White for her receipt of a Fellowship from the Southern Regional Education Board State Doctoral Scholars Program!
Congratulations to Dr. Jane Roberts, Dr. Amanda Fairchild and Dr. Kimberly Hills on their NIH funded 5 year project "Emergence, Stability and Predictors of Anxiety in Fragile X Syndrome" worth $ 3.2 million dollars.
Professor Mark Weist and colleagues from the University of South Carolina (USC) Department of Psychology School Mental Health Team Approved for a $4.1 Million dollar research grant by the National Institute for Justice
University of South Carolina (USC) Department of Psychology School Mental Health Team Approved for a $247,168 Engagement Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Dr. Jane Roberts & team awarded 5-year grant to study Fragile-X Syndrome!
Congratulations to Chris Rorden, Julius Fridriksson and their team on landing an NIH Center grant!
NIH grant awarded to a great team of researchers
Provost's Social Sciences Grant Award
SPARC Graduate Research Grant recipients announced!
Congratulations to the Psychology Department's most recent Magellan Scholar Program Award recipients!
The Psychology Department is very proud of our School Psychology Program, which just received a ranking of 3rd best School Psychology Program by BestCounselingDegrees.net. This ranking reflects the outstanding scholarship, teaching, mentoring and community outreach by program members.
Dr. Shauna Cooper, associate professor of psychology, was named as a McCausland Fellow in recognition for her research and imaginative teaching. She is conducting a longitudinal study of African-American fathers' parenting practices and the impact they have on adolescent adjustment, funded by the National Science Foundation.