معرفی
Joanna Arch is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on developing and evaluating behavioral interventions for anxiety disorders and cancer survivorship, with a particular emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance-based therapies (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and exposure-based approaches. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (2009) and leads the Arch Lab, which collaborates with community cancer clinics to improve mental health outcomes for cancer survivors. Her work integrates clinical trials, psychophysiological assessments (e.g., measuring cortisol, heart rate variability), and telehealth interventions to address anxiety-related challenges in diverse populations.
Her key research areas include: (1) mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions for anxiety and stress; (2) adapting ACT for cancer survivors, funded by a 4-year clinical trial in Colorado; (3) studying public perceptions of exposure therapy; and (4) investigating the impact of self-compassion on stress and well-being. She has published extensively on anxiety in cancer survivors, telemedicine applications, and barriers to evidence-based therapies in community mental health settings.
- Education: PhD in Psychology, UCLA, 2009
- Labs: Arch Lab (CU Boulder)
- Funded Projects: Randomized trials of ACT for cancer anxiety, telehealth interventions for medication adherence
- Collaborations: Community cancer centers, oncology social workers
Her lab’s work emphasizes translating research into practical tools, such as mobile apps for medication adherence and online ACT modules. Future directions include exploring biopsychological stress responses and expanding interventions to underserved populations.
