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Jeffrey A. Hayes is a Professor of Education and Psychology at Penn State University, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. His research focuses on psychotherapy and college student mental health, supported by grants from the American Psychological Foundation and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
His notable achievements include early career awards from the Society for Psychotherapy Research and American Psychological Association (APA), where he holds fellow status in two divisions. He recently completed a 6-year editorship at Psychotherapy Research and currently serves as editor for Cogent Mental Health.
As a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, he authored College Student Mental Health and Wellness: Coping on Campus (2025). Recent data analysis shows mixed trends in student mental health outcomes, balancing concerning patterns with emerging improvements.
- 13% suicide ideation increase (2007-2024)
- 26% psychotropic medication usage (2024)
- First consecutive 2-year decline in depression symptoms (2023-2025)
- 29% alcohol use reduction since 2010
His work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to understanding and addressing student psychological challenges through comprehensive data analysis.
