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Sarah Black is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University. She specializes in developmental psychopathology, focusing on risk factors for mood disorders in children and adolescents. Her research examines how parenting behaviors, parental psychopathology, and developmental transitions influence emotional regulation and psychopathology. Dr. Black is also a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating childhood and adolescent mental health issues.
Education: Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences from Stony Brook University (2015).
Research Interests: Her work explores the interplay between hormonal changes, environmental factors, and psychological outcomes during childhood and adolescence. Key areas include neuroendocrine coupling, the impact of parental mental health on child behavior, and the effects of natural disasters on family dynamics. She leads the BE-RAD Lab, which investigates biological and environmental risk factors in developmental psychopathology.
Publications: Dr. Black has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on longitudinal neuroendocrine patterns, parent-child symptom covariance during the pandemic, and reciprocal effects of internalizing symptoms post-disaster. Her methodological contributions include utilizing modified Brinley plots to evaluate clinical treatment efficacy.
Professional Activities: She teaches courses such as Clinical Practicum Supervision and Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence. Dr. Black is actively involved in doctoral student mentorship and is currently considering applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
