Andres Viana

Dr. Andres Viana is a Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University and holds a courtesy Professorship in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Texas A&M College of Medicine. He is a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist (ABCCAP) with expertise in anxiety disorders, cognitive-affective mechanisms, and health disparities in Latino populations. His research, funded by institutions like the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, focuses on temperamental and cognitive factors influencing anxiety and substance use comorbidity. Dr. Viana leads the CARES Lab, dedicated to culturally-informed research on emotional health and substance use across the lifespan.

Education:

• Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Child Psychology, Penn State University
• Psychology Residency Training, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Research Interests:

• Anxiety Disorders in Youth and Adults
• Cultural Influences on Mental Health
• Substance Use Comorbidity
• Parenting and Family Dynamics
• Emotion Socialization

Grants and Funding:

• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Institute of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
• Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
• Texas Children’s Mental Health Care Consortium

Labs/Teams:

The CARES Lab at Texas A&M explores culturally-informed approaches to emotional health and substance use, emphasizing mechanisms like temperamental traits and cognitive-affective processes. Their work aims to reduce disparities and improve interventions for diverse populations.