Positions
- Associate Professor, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
- Contact Info
- 252-328-6308
Co-author Network
Map of Science
Co-investigator Network
Matt Whited
Affiliation
Publications
selected publications
presentations
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presentation
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Mortality RiskinHispanic Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: The InterplayofDepression, DiabetesandCardiovascular Disease
, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting -
Exploring Potential benefits of Social Support in Commercial Videogames on College Student Behavioral Health During COVID-19.
, Poster to be presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine -
Psychometric Properties of the Military Stigma Scale
, Annual convention for the American Psychological Association -
Psychometric Properties of the Moral Injury Questionnaire Across Sex, Rank, and Combat Experience.
, Annual convention for the American Psychological Association - Mental Health Care Access for Military Members & Veterans Following Potentially Morally Injurious Events., Annual convention for the American Psychological Association
- Reframing Depressed Mood Post-ACS: A Novel Approach to Improving Health Behaviors and Outcomes After Acute Coronary Syndrome., American Heart Association Epi-Lifestyle Conference
- Brain health disparities: Accessibility of neuropsychological care in rural North Carolina, . International Neuropsychological Society
- Bridging the Gaps: The Impact of Health Literacy and Social Support on Hispanic CKD Outcomes., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Exploratory Study on the Impact of Headaches on College Students in the Rural Southeastern United States., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Feasibility and Acceptability of a Self-Care Intervention for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Patients: A "Systems Check., Hearth Rhythm Society
- Feasibility and Acceptability of a Values-Based Telehealth Intervention to Promote Adherence in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Hemodialysis Adherence and Emotional Distress in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: The Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- The Impact of Psychological Inflexibility on the Relationship Between Anxiety and Sleep: A Preliminary Study., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- The Influence of a Digital Weight Loss Intervention on Blood Pressure Outcomes., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- The relationship between health literacy, social support, and sociodemographic factors in Hispanic patients with chronic kidney disease: A preliminary analysis., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- User Engagement Strategies in the Context of Digital Weight Loss Intervention and Their Influence on Blood Pressure Change., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Presidential Symposium Contextualizing cardiovascular disease: Developing and testing health behavior change interventions at the intersection of social, medical, and societal factors., Society of Behavioral Medicine
- A Pilot Study of the Impact of a Brief Values-Based Exercise Promotion Intervention on College Student Exercise Levels., Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
- A qualitative Study of Values and Motivational Factors in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patients, Society for Behavioral Medicine
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are Associated with Higher Rates of High and Low Blood Pressure History Among Emerging Adults, the 42nd annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are Associated with both Physical and Mental Health Difficulties Among Emerging Adults, the 42nd annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- An Exploration of Life Values and Individual Differences in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patients, Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- An Exploration of the Impact of the "Open Gym" Scheduling Model of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation on Completion, Attendance, and Health Outcomes, symposium presented at the North Carolina Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association (NCCRA) annual symposium
- An Exploration of the Impact of the "Open Gym" Scheduling Model of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation on Completion, Attendance, and Health Outcomes., Part of the Beginning Investigator Award Talk presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- BMI and Psychosocial Impairment with Adult Picky Eating: A Latent Profile Analysis, 39th annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Ecological Momentary Assessment of Sleep Quality, Daytime Fatigue, and Engagement Among Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients, 42nd annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (presented virtually)
- Ecological Momentary Assessment of Sleep Quality, Daytime Sleepiness, and Eating Behavior Among College Students, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
- Ecological momentary assessment versus standard self-report measures of insomnia symptoms among college students, 41st annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (presented virtually)
- Experiential Avoidance Predicts Positive Mood in Cardiopulmonary Rehab Patients, 41st annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (presented virtually)
- Exploring an Interaction of Antidepressants and Depressive Symptoms on Health Behaviors in College Students, 41st annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (presented virtually)
- Gender as a Moderator of the Association Between Depression, Experiential Avoidance, and Substance Use among College Students, the 42nd annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Improvements in depressive symptoms and affect during cardiac rehab: Predictors and potential mechanisms, 32nd annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Performance Improvement and Leadership for Officers in Training (PILOT): Behavioral Health Programming for Air Force ROTC., Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
- Physical Activity Consistent with One's Values is Associated with Higher Levels of Physical Activity in a College Student Sample, 39th annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Sleep Health and Performance Programming for Air Force ROTC., 41st annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (presented virtually)
- Substance use, depression, and academic functioning among college students with and without ADHD., Annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy,
- The Cardiac Rehab Experience: A Narrative Inquiry., Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
- The Impact of Sleep Quality on College Students' Appetitive Behavior, 39th annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
- The Influence of Cognitive, Affective, and Somatic Symptoms of Depression and Related Variables on Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Participation, Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- The Influence of Morally Injurious Experiences on the Stigma of Seeking Professional Mental Health Care, Annual convention for the American Psychological Association
- The Relationship Between Neuroticism, Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation, and Experiential Avoidance: A Moderated Mediation., Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
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Research
principal investigator on
- Multisite feasibility of BA-HD: An integrated depression and behavioral risk factor reduction coaching program following acute coronary syndrome awarded by Miriam Hospital (RI) 2023 - 2026
- Depression treatment and risk for cardiovascular disease awarded by NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 2012 - 2018
- Engaged Outreach Scholars Academy 2016
- Depression Treatment and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease 2016
- Depression Treatment and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease 2015
- Depression Treatment and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease 2014
- Depression Treatment and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease 2013
Service
professional service activities
- AACVPR Behavior Change Subcommittee Behavior Change Subcommittee of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This group works to bring psychological programming to AACVPR members, including strategic planning of conference and newsletter content. 2025
- SBM SIG Review Committee Conduct reviews of SIG annual reports and provide feedback to SIGs. Consider advice to promote and merge SIGs, as indicated. 2021 - 2024
- SBM Representative to the American Heart Association, Behavior Change Committee 2021 - 2023
- Society of Behavioral Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Special Interest Group Chair and founding member of the SBM CVD SIG in-formation. Promoted to full SIG status in 2021. Moving to Past Chair position for 2021-2022. 2018 - 2021
- SBM Representative to the Coalition for the Advancement and Application of Psychological Science (CAAPS) Attend CAAPS twice-annual meetings and liaise with CAAPS members on behalf of SBM 2021
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Author of Promotion and/or Tenure Review Letters
Clinical faculty member at University of Alabama Burmingham
Tenure track faculty member at the University of Maine 2021 - Editorial Board of Health Psychology Journal at the rank of Consulting Editor Review of manuscripts for Health Psychology, sometimes alongside graduate student reviewers to provide reviewer training. 2021
- Journal of Behavioral Medicine Manuscript Reviewer 2020 - 2021
- SBM Official Podcast "The Buzz in Behavioral Medicine" Host a limited series podcast featuring SBM members expressing their excitement for the upcoming Annual Meeting content. Collaborate with SBM president to choose guests and topics. 2021
- North Carolina Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association, Mental Health Discipline Chair 2020-present Promote mental health care in the context of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and facilitate discussion of this topic at the annual meeting. Create connections between mental health care providers to reduce isolation and improve treatment and spread of knowledge. 2020
- NIH Ad Hoc Grant Reviewer NHLBI Mentored Patient Oriented Research (MPOR) review panel 2019
- Journal of Affective Disorders 2015 - 2018
- Health Psychology Manuscript Reviewer 2017
- Eastern Area Health Education Center Duties of the committee include:Annual needs assessment; Identifying training needs in the area including emerging trends in committee member's specialty areas; Planning the annual adult conference. 2014
- Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Manuscript Reviewer 2014
- Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings Manuscript Reviewer 2014
- Eastern Area Health Education Center (EAHEC), Adult Training Committee Member Duties of the committee include: ;Annual needs assessment; Identifying training needs in the area including emerging trends in committee member’s specialty areas; Planning the annual adult conference. 2013
- National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Program AmbassadorCreate awareness of LRP program among colleagues and share application advice 2012