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Bruce W. Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. His research focuses on resilience, mindfulness interventions, and positive psychology with applications in health and stress management.
- Ph.D., Arizona State University (2002)
- Director, The Phoenix Lab
- Email: bwsmith@unm.edu
Smith's research investigates how individuals bounce back from stress and adversity, including through mindfulness, positive psychology, and narrative-based approaches like the "hero’s journey". He developed the Brief Resilience Scale, widely used in stress and health research.
His work spans health psychology, examining stress responses in chronic illness (cancer, cardiovascular disease) and emergency responders (firefighters). He has also explored mindfulness-based adaptations for Latino communities and positive psychology classes that improve student well-being.
Smith teaches courses in Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Psychology Teaching Practicum. Current graduate students in his lab include Kaitlyn Schodt and Naila deCruz-Dixon. He is not accepting new students for Fall 2025 or 2024.
Key themes across his publications (2008-2023) include:
- Resilience measurement and applications
- Mindfulness in stress reduction
- Positive psychology interventions
- Cultural adaptations for mental health
His work emphasizes practical applications in both clinical settings and educational environments, with a focus on undergraduate well-being and trauma-informed approaches to personal growth.
