John Young

John Young is a Professor of Psychology and Instructor at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in evidence-based clinical practices, clinical training methods, and mental health treatment outcomes, particularly for children and adolescents. His work emphasizes improving therapeutic quality through deliberate practice and assessment techniques.

Education:

• B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1999)
• B.A. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2001)
• M.A. Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2005)
• Ph.D. Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2008)

Research Interests: Evidence-based services, dissemination of clinical interventions, deliberate practice methodologies, and mental health assessment strategies. His studies bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications in clinical settings.

Publications: Recent works focus on deliberate practice in psychotherapy, natural language processing for suicide risk identification, and genetic testing decision tools. These reflect his interdisciplinary approach to advancing clinical psychology through innovation and evidence.

Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text.

Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses like PSY 201 (Introduction to Psychology), PSY 730 (Evidence-Based Clinical Intervention), and oversees the Psychology B.A. and Ph.D. programs. No advisees are listed in the text.