Amy Fiske

Amy Fiske is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where she also serves as Director of Clinical Training and Coordinator of the Clinical Psychology Program Area. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in aging and mental health, contributing significantly to geropsychology research and training.

Education:

• B.A. in English, Stanford University
• M.A. in Social Psychology, San Francisco State University
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (focus on aging), University of Southern California
• Internship: Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
• Postdoctoral work and visiting faculty appointment, University of Southern California

Dr. Fiske's research focuses on the etiology and prevention of depression and suicidal behavior in older adults, as well as the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia. Her work emphasizes rural health disparities and improving mental health resources for aging populations. She leads the Mental Health and Aging Laboratory (MHAL), which is dedicated to advancing knowledge in late-life mental illness and training a diverse next generation of geropsychologists.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her research consistently centers on late-life mental health, with implications for clinical intervention and public health policy in underserved rural communities.

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Dr. Fiske mentors graduate and undergraduate students through the Mental Health and Aging Lab and has previously accepted doctoral students into her research team. She plays a key leadership role in clinical training within the psychology department, overseeing practicum experiences and program coordination. Though specific grants are not mentioned, her lab's mission indicates active research and training initiatives.

The Mental Health and Aging Laboratory (MHAL) is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and diverse research environment. The lab focuses on understanding and preventing mental illness in older adulthood, particularly depression, suicide, and insomnia, while actively working to expand the pipeline of culturally diverse geropsychologists.