Bridget A. Hearon

Bridget A. Hearon, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Albright College. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College, an M.A. in Psychology from Boston University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Boston University, followed by a clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology, exploring topics such as anxiety sensitivity, eating/exercise behaviors, halo effects, and the mental health benefits of exercise.

Dr. Hearon's work examines how anxiety sensitivity influences health behaviors, including overeating and exercise avoidance, and investigates interventions to improve weight management outcomes. She also studies calorie misperceptions in 'healthy' food pairings and the role of exercise in mitigating negative affect. She teaches courses like General Psychology, Health Psychology, and Adult Psychopathology.

Her research has been published in journals such as Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Cognitive Therapy and Research, and Eating Behaviors. She has presented at conferences like the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.