Sandra Morissette

Sandra Morissette, Ph.D. is a Professor and Department Chair in Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College for Health, Community and Policy. She specializes in military health, trauma recovery, and suicide prevention, with extensive grants and publications focused on PTSD, cannabis use disorders, and mental health interventions for veterans and students.

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (APA-approved), Boston University
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Boston University
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont

Research Interests

• Military health and post-deployment recovery
• PTSD, anxiety, and addictive behavior interplay
• Firearms lethal means safety for veterans
• Impact of cannabis use on academic performance
• Suicide prevention strategies
• Behavioral health interventions

Scientific Awards

• APA Fellow (2022) - American Psychological Association

Grants

• VA IPA Grant ($522,534, 2022-2024): Cannabis use and mental health in students
• Project SERVE Clinical Trial (2010-2014): Post-deployment functioning
• Intergovernmental Personnel Agreement ($17,258, 2017-2018)

Presentations

• 2024: Multiple talks on suicide prevention, emotion regulation, and veteran mental health at Southwest Psychological Association Conference, Council for Graduate Departments of Psychology, and virtual symposiums
• 2024: Leadership strategies for graduate advisors at Council for Graduate Departments of Psychology
• 2024: Burnout factors in 911 call takers at UT System Trauma Research Symposium