Elizabeth A. Thyrum

Elizabeth A. Thyrum is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Millersville University, where she teaches courses such as General Psychology (PSYC 100), Psychology of Drug Addiction (PSYC 311), Health Psychology (PSYC 356), and graduate-level Biopsychology. She earned her B.A. in Psychology at Millersville University, followed by an M.S. in Physiological Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Health Psychology from Rutgers University.

• Office: Susan P. Luek Hall 120
• Phone: 717-871-7278
• Office Hours: Mon 11:20-11:50 AM & 1:00-3:30 PM; Tues 8:00-9:00 AM (Zoom Only); Thurs 3:00-4:00 PM

Her research focuses on stress and coping mechanisms, health behaviors (e.g., smoking and exercise), cognitive functioning in physical illnesses like AIDS and hypertension, substance abuse, and quality of life in chronic illness contexts. Other hours are available by appointment via Zoom (link provided).