Nora Charles

Nora Charles serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology in the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her position focuses on clinical psychology research and teaching, with a commitment to addressing complex social issues through evidence-based approaches.

Her academic training is robust:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Texas A & M University (APA-accredited)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Texas A & M University
• B.A. in Psychology, Northwestern University

Dr. Charles' research centers on adolescent development, psychological assessment, and health disparities. Key areas include substance misuse, delinquency, justice system involvement, and community-based interventions to improve behavioral healthcare access. Her work often examines racial differences in mental health outcomes and treatment preferences, particularly among youth and college populations.

Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on psychometric validation of assessment instruments in diverse samples. She investigates substance use motives, risk behaviors, and personality assessments across racial groups, with an emphasis on at-risk adolescents. This body of work supports the reliability and validity of tools like the YRBS and MMPI-3 for clinical and research applications.

No scientific awards are specified in the available information. Similarly, details about current students, grants, or laboratory teams are not provided.