Andrew Yockey

Dr. R. Andrew Yockey is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences. He holds editorial roles as Statistical and Methods Editor for the Journal of Surgery, Medicine, and Public Health, and Statistical Editor for the Journal of Addiction Medicine. His research focuses on quantitative methods, adolescent health, and psychiatric epidemiology, with expertise in substance use, mental health, and health disparities.

• Education: B.S. Psychology (University of Cincinnati, 2015); Ph.D. Health Promotion (University of Cincinnati, 2021)
• Key Research Areas: Methamphetamine mortality trends, LGBTQ+ mental health, first responder resilience, and retail availability of psychoactive substances.

Dr. Yockey has been actively involved in grants totaling over $1.6 million, including roles as Co-PI and methodologist in studies on substance use, vaccine technology, and age-friendly care for Hispanic older adults. Recent publications address opioid-related mortality, delta-8 THC availability, and cyberbullying's impact on adolescent suicidality.

He collaborates with organizations to improve public health strategies, particularly in marginalized populations, and advocates for evidence-based policies addressing emerging substances like kratom and delta-8 THC.