Bruce Compas

Bruce Compas is the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and a core faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He also serves as the Director of Clinical Psychology Training, playing a key leadership role in shaping clinical training within the department.

His research focuses on the psychological and emotional development of children and adolescents, particularly in the context of stress, adversity, and clinical disorders. His work integrates developmental, cognitive, and clinical perspectives to understand risk and resilience processes.

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Cognitive and Emotional Development
• Family and Parenting Influences
• Stress, Trauma, and Resilience
• Child Abuse and Neuropsychological Outcomes

Bruce Compas has contributed significantly to understanding how children cope with chronic stress and adversity. His research program has long emphasized the interplay between cognitive development and emotional regulation in the emergence of psychopathology. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the current profile, his leadership in clinical training suggests an active and influential role in both research and mentorship. He is involved in training the next generation of clinical scientists through his leadership in the clinical psychology program. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or emeritus standing, suggesting he remains an active full-time faculty member.