The very talented health psychologist Dr. Sarah Pressman is a Professor of Psychological Science and an Associate Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education, at the University of California, Irvine.
Of note, she holds a BSc (honors) in Biopsychology from Mount Allison University. Cool and what a pride for her alma mater!
Following this, she successful completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, after earning an MSc and PhD in Social, Personality & Health Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. Pressman’s timely research focuses on the interplay between stress, psychological well-being, and health. She is particularly interested in both the physiological processes and behaviours that underlie these complex associations.
Some examples of research projects at her leading lab, on the markers of well-being as predictors of health. include the following: computerized word encoding of writing, positive facial emotion expression, such as smiling, unobtrusive methods of investigating individual differences, positive energy restoration, via sleep and vacations, the study of vigour, and of smiling while being given a sham (or false/not real) vaccine.
Bearing the above in mind, now is the time to leave you with the inspiring and uplifting Dr. Pressman who was recently interviewed (about 30 minutes) by the UC Irvine Podcast’s Ms. Cara Capuano. Enjoy!
