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Serena King is a Professor of Psychology at Hamline University, holding a PhD and MA from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a BA (with honors) in psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. As both a clinical psychologist and academic researcher, she bridges clinical practice with population-based studies in underserved communities.
- International Gaming Disorder Certificate (IGDC)
- APA-approved internship at Hennepin County Medical Center
Research Interests focus on addiction (substance use and behavioral addictions like gambling/gaming), gender and ethnic mental health disparities, and culturally specific prevention approaches. Her work integrates:
- Psychopathology frameworks
- Biological and environmental etiology
- Cross-cultural clinical applications
- Community-based harm reduction
Key publication trends include:
- Twin studies on gambling behavior genetics
- Longitudinal analyses from adolescence to adulthood
- Focus on Laotian immigrant communities
- Intersection of mental health and substance use
- Development of screening tools for youth
- Policy implications for treatment access
Scientific Awards
- Early Investigator Grant – International Center for Responsible Gambling
Mentorship & Grants:
- Established Hamline-Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies partnership
- Mentored honors projects on mental health interventions, substance use, and gambling
- Served as scientific/clinical consultant on multiple NIH-funded grants
- Developed multidisciplinary opiate prevention programs
Teaching emphasizes interactive, science-clinic integration across courses like:
- Addictive Disorders
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Clinical Health Psychology
- Psychobiological Bases of Psychopathology
- Psychopathic Behaviors
- Mindfulness Applications
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