Department of Psychology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828.262.2729
Email: curtinla@appstate.edu
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| Education |
| Ph.D., 1996, Virginia Tech, Clinical Psychology |
| M.S., 1991, University of Central Florida, Clinical Psychology |
| B.S., 1988, Florida State University, Psychology |
Clinical Psychology Internship, 1995-1996, Brown University School of Medicine |
| Research Interests |
Rural mental health services
Addictive behaviors
Community-based collaborations
Psychotherapy outcome and process
Social factors and body image
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Recent Publications |
Curtin, L., & Hargrove, D. S. (2010). Opportunities and Challenges of Rural Practice:
Managing Self amid Ambiguity. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56, 549-561. |
Keefe, S. E., & Curtin, L. (2011). Mental Health in Appalachia. In R. Ludke & P. Obermiller
(Eds.). Appalachians: Their Health and Well-being. Louisville, KY: University Press Kentucky. |
Hargrove, D. S., & Curtin, L. (under review). Rural mental health practitioners: Their own
mental health needs. In W. Jacob, J. Ranier, & B. Smalley (Eds.) Rural Mental Health. Springer Publishing: NY, NY. |
| Jameson, J. P., & Curtin, L., (under review). Rural veterans. In W. . Jacob, J. Ranier, & B. Smalley (Eds.) Rural Mental Health. Springer Publishing: NY, NY. |
Grants and Contracts |
Keefe, S. E., & Curtin, L. A. (January, 2011). Appalachian Illness Narratives of Depression.
URC grant, Appalachian State University. |
“Strategic Planning Framework-State Incentive Grants: Alcohol-Related Crashes and Fatalities”.
Contract awarded by Smoky Local Management Entity. FY 2008 - 2009. Co-PI. |
“Tobacco Free Colleges Phase II”. Grant awarded by NC Health and Wellnessness Trust Fund.
FY 2007 – 2010. PI. |
“NC Methamphetamine Initiative/Appalachian State University Partnership for
Methamphetamine Treatment Program Development and Evaluation.” Contract awarded by NC Division of MH/SA/DD, Substance Abuse Services, Community Policy Management Services. FY 2004-2008. Co-PI and Research Associate. |
“North Carolina Office on Disabilities and Health: External Program Evaluation.” Contract
awarded by NCODH. FY 2006. Co-PI. |
Curtin, L. & Michael, K. M. (March, 2003). The effectiveness of a brief Motivational
Enhancement Therapy regimen in reducing problematic drinking amongst college students. URC grant, Appalachian State University. |
“Collaboarative Alcohol Management Project for University Success (CAMPUS) Campus-
Community Coalition Grant Program. Contracted awarded by Governor’s Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse. FY 2003. Research Associate. |
Martz, D.M. & Curtin, L. (January, 2001). Evaluation of worry-time as a brief intervention to
diminish pathological worry. URC grant, Appalachian State University. |
Curtin, L. (April, 1995). Goal setting in reduction of heavy drinking in females. NIAAA
awarded grant for beginning alcohol treatment researchers, RFA AA-94-07. |
Teaching and Research Awards |
| 2004 Outstanding Advisor Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Appalachian State University |
| 2001 Outstanding Young Faculty Member, College of Arts & Sciences, Appalachian State University |
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