Bryan P McCormick

Bryan P McCormick is a Professor in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Temple University's College of Public Health. A past president of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, he is a Fellow in the Academy of Leisure Sciences and the National Academy of Recreation Therapists.

• PhD, Parks Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University
• MS & BS in Recreation and Parks with Therapeutic Recreation emphasis, Pennsylvania State University

His research focuses on improving social functioning and community participation for adults with serious mental illness through therapeutic recreation. Using mixed-methods approaches, he investigates the role of leisure activities in reducing loneliness and enhancing neurocognition.

Recent publications highlight trends in community integration, GPS mobility tracking, and psychosocial interventions. His work appears in journals like Journal of Leisure Research, Schizophrenia Research, and Journal of Mental Health.

• Fulbright Scholarship (Serbia, 2010)
• Fulbright Scholarship (Bosnia, 2017)
• Distinguished Fellow, National Academy of Recreation Therapists
• Fellow, Academy of Leisure Sciences

Dr. McCormick has authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers and 15 book chapters. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in recreational therapy, social psychology, and research methods, and has trained professionals internationally on recreation-based mental health interventions.