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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 11:19:19 AM Mon, 30 Mar 2020   Contact Information Virmarie Correa-Fernandez Associated Profiles  Assistant Professor, Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, Director, Latino and Behavioral Health Research Team, Univ. of Houston   Room No.: 411 FH    vcorreafernandez@uh.edu     713-743-0334    Web Link    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Affiliations Appointments  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  PhD Clinical Psychology Carlos Albizu University 2003  Research and Expertise Research Interests   The overarching mission of my program of research is to generate knowledge that contributes to reducing tobacco-related and behavioral health disparities, particularly among Latino/Hispanic populations. This line of research is significant because individuals with behavioral health disorders and racial/ethnic minorities experience a disproportionate burden of disease and these disparities can be partially attributed to tobacco-related disparities. Currently, the focus of my research is twofold: (1) to examine psychosocial determinants and moderators (e.g. self-efficacy, outcome expectancies, social support) of different smoking cessation milestones (e.g., initial abstinence, long-term cessation, recovery from lapse) among individuals with depressive and anxiety disorders, or hazardous alcohol use; and (2) to develop, culturally adapt and test a distinctive cognitive-behavioral intervention (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Latino smokers with comorbid depression/anxiety.  Publications/Creative Works Click here to search for this faculty member's publications on PubMed.  Affiliations  Research Consortia GCC Mental Health Research Cluster  Appointments Title Department / School Institution Assistant Professor Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences University of Houston

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