Areas of Study
Our research emphasizes improving mental health literacy and psychological flexibility. Many of our research studies focus on working with individuals with disabilities and individuals living in rural communities to better meet their needs. We conduct several different projects within these areas of focus based on grants we have received. Types of projects include qualitative and quantitative program evaluation and randomized controlled trials.
Jorm, A. F. (2012). Mental health literacy: empowering the community to take action for better mental health. American psychologist, 67(3), 231.
Hayes, S. C., Bond, F. W., & Barnes-Holmes, D., Austin, J. (Eds.). (2006). Acceptance and mindfulness at work: Applying acceptance and commitment therapy and relational frame theory to organizational behavior management. New York, NY: Routledge.
Research Briefs
Our research briefs provide summarizations of our ongoing research projects.
Chronic Health Conditions Among People With Disabilities Living in the Mountain West
Research Shorts
Our research shorts provide brief summarizations of our presentations and publications. They are a great way to learn about the work we are doing without digging through publications.
Participating in Our Research
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1. Current Projects Recruiting Participants
The following projects are currently recruiting participants. If you are interested in participating, please follow the instructions for applying to participate through the form below.
2. Student Mentorship
The CMHP offers undergraduate and graduate student mentorship opportunities dependent on available funding. If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student and are interested in a mentorship opportunity through the CMHP, fill out the form below and reach out via email to CMHP@usu.edu.
Selected Publications
Aller, T. B., Fauth, E. B., Kelley, H. H., Hodgskiss, S., Brown, A. L., & Hellstern, R. (2022). Associations between college students’ personal experience with mental health issues and their mental health literacy: a strengths-based perspective. Journal of Mental Health, 1-9. DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2022.2069692
Aller, T. B., Fauth, E. B., Novak, J. R., & Schwartz, S. (2021). Measuring mental health literacy: Development of the Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Assessment Tool. Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 17(39), 15-31. DOI: https://journals.sfu.ca/jmde/index.php/jmde_1/article/view/671
Aller, T. B., Fauth, E. B., & Seedall, R. B. (2021). Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy (MHAA): An evaluation of a college-based mental health literacy curriculum. Mental Health and Prevention. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2021.200204
Aller, T. B., Hodgskiss, S., Fauth, E. B., Sheen, J. & Levin, M. (2021). Adapting therapy services in COVID-19: The utility of an online, self-guided Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for parents of children with disabilities. Developmental Disabilities Network Journal, 1(2), 160-169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/8307-528b
Aller, T. B., Kelley, H. H., Fauth, E. B., & Barrett, T. S. (2022). A Non-randomized, Quasi-Experimental Comparison of Effects Between an In-person and Online Delivery of a College Mental Health Literacy Curriculum. Prevention Science, 1-8. DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11121-022-01350-y
Aller, T. B., Russo, R., Byers, R., Howard, T., Kelley, H., & Fauth, E. B. (2022). Promoting mental health literacy in agricultural families: Leveraging the role of Extension in community programs. Family Focus!
Aller, T. B., Russo, R., Sheen, J., Wappett, M. (2019). Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center: Using Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTraining) in UCEDD leadership development. NADD Bulletin, 22(3), 46-53.
Brown, B., Aller, T. B., Lyons, L. K., Jensen, J. & Hodgson, J. (2021). NCAA Student Athlete Mental Health and Wellness: A Biopsychosocial Examination. Journal of Student Affairs and Research Practice. DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2021.1902820
Fauth, E. B., Gossner, J. D., & Aller, T. B. (2022) Takeaways from research on chronically stressed individuals: How dementia family caregivers’ adaptation informs pandemic experiences. Family Focus!