Stress and Health Lab
The Stress and Health Lab at USU is led by Dr. Lisa Shank, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology. The lab broadly studies the relationship between stress and health across the lifespan in both military-affiliated and civilian populations.
Research Focus
Particular areas of interest include:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Disordered eating and weight
- Cardiometabolic health
- Brief interventions to reduce stress and improve psychological and physical outcomes
Active areas of investigation include examining these relationships in populations such as military veterans, pregnant women, and women experiencing infertility.
You can view Dr. Shankâs publications on Google Scholar.
Join the Lab
High school and undergraduate students: Please apply to the USU Summer Scholars Program.
Prospective graduate students: Learn more about the Medical and Clinical Psychology Department and the application process to graduate programs at USU.
Contact Information
If you have other queries, Dr. Shank can be reached at lisa.shank@usuhs.edu.