Julia Felton

Dr. Julia Felton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She directs the KIDS AND COMMUNITIES LAB, focused on improving mental and physical health outcomes for children and families in Michigan through community-engaged, peer-led interventions. Her research addresses early predictors of depression, substance use, and related risk behaviors, with projects targeting families impacted by substance use disorders (SUD), maternal health in Flint, and treatment engagement strategies.

Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University (2011). Research initiatives include interventions to improve parenting in SUD-affected families, peer-delivered behavioral activation, and supporting pregnant/postpartum women with SUD. The lab emphasizes reducing substance use risks and enhancing family well-being in Detroit communities.

No academic awards or listed grants are mentioned in available texts. Courses taught include Introductory Psychology and Psychological Interventions I.