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Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor at Wayne State University's Department of Psychology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on suicide science and African American adult mental health, emphasizing culturally-informed interventions and resilience against systemic oppression.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Florida State University (2002)
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Florida State University (2000)
- A.B. in Psychology, University of Georgia (1994)
Her work explores race-related stress, cultural identity, and suicide risk among marginalized populations. Recent peer-reviewed articles examine acculturative stress in second-generation minorities, mindfulness as a protective factor, and the impact of discrimination on depressive symptoms. She has contributed to journals like Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy and Research, and Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior.
- Fellow, American Psychological Association (Division 45)
- Dalmas A Taylor Distinguished Contributions Award
- Teaching Excellence Award, University of Houston
Dr. Walker advises graduate students such as R.D. Jewell and M.O. Odafe. She serves as Associate Editor for Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior and on the editorial board of Journal of Black Psychology.
