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Robert A. Carels is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. His research focuses on developing effective behavioral weight loss treatments and addressing weight stigma. He holds certifications including ABPP (Clinical Health Psychology) and is a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- MBA from Bentley College
- BA in Business from Michigan State University
Research Interests: Obesity treatment innovation, stepped-care models, weight bias reduction, and health disparities. He explores interventions like self-compassion training and media impact analysis.
Awards:
- FSBM Fellow (Society of Behavioral Medicine)
- ABPP Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology
Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in clinical health psychology. Recent work includes studies on internalized weight bias and LGBTQ+ health disparities. His lab focuses on translational research bridging clinical interventions and public health.
Labs/Teams: Leads obesity and weight bias research initiatives within ECU's Clinical Health Psychology program.
