Adam L. Arechiga

Adam L. Arechiga is a Dean and Associate Professor at Loma Linda University, affiliated with both the School of Public Health and the School of Behavioral Health. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Loma Linda University (2006), with earlier degrees in Psychology from Walla Walla University (1997, 2003).

Research Interests

• Public Health Interventions
• Psychological Approaches to Obesity
• Cognitive Aging and Nutrition
• Mental Health in Chronic Illness
• Social Media Health Impacts
• Integrative Health Coaching

Recent Research Trends include health coaching models (2025), community resilience (2024), neuroprotective diets (2020), and social media effects (2024). His work spans clinical psychology, epidemiology, and behavioral medicine.

Grants & Projects

• Neurobiological effects of somatic skills on anxiety (2024, PI)
• Trauma-informed healthy lifestyle program for foster youth (2022-2024, Investigator)
• Walnut-based cognitive decline prevention (2012-2018, Co-Investigator)