Liza Meredith

Liza Meredith is a contract faculty member in the Psychology department at the University of Minnesota, where she has remained since completing her PhD in Counseling Psychology there in 2016. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Counseling Psychology, alongside her research on college student mental health and stress management. Her work integrates clinical psychology with educational contexts, focusing on interventions for student well-being and academic success.

Education:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2016
• BS in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009

Research Interests: Dr. Meredith’s research emphasizes counseling psychology, college student mental health, stress management, and educational psychology. Her studies explore the impact of academic environments on student well-being, including pandemic-related mental health challenges and the efficacy of web-based interventions. She also investigates how perceived control and instructor behaviors influence student stress and academic performance.

Recent Research Trends: Her recent work highlights longitudinal studies on academic performance, pandemic mental health comparisons, and randomized controlled trials of stress management interventions. These studies often employ mixed-methods approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of digital tools and behavioral strategies in educational settings.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.

Advising & Mentorship: While teaching and research are her primary roles, no specific advising details or student names are provided.

Labs/Teams: No lab affiliations or collaborative teams are explicitly mentioned.