Teresa M. McIntyre

Teresa M. McIntyre is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She is also affiliated with the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics, reflecting her methodological expertise. Her work bridges clinical, health, and occupational psychology with international impact.

Education:

• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University
• M.Ed., Community Counseling, Georgia State University

Her research focuses on the psychosocial determinants of health, particularly in occupational and educational settings. Key interests include teacher stress and well-being, occupational health, women's health, and the use of technology in assessment (e.g., ecological momentary assessment via mobile devices). She applies mixed methods and theory-driven models to understand stress-illness relationships and develop systemic interventions.

Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on pain psychology, surgical outcomes, PTSD in veterans, and behavioral interventions for physical activity and cardiac rehabilitation. There is a recurring theme of cross-cultural and European collaboration, especially in Portugal, where she helped pioneer graduate programs in Health Psychology.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the European Health Psychology Society (FEHPS)

Dr. McIntyre has directed numerous dissertations and serves as Principal Investigator on a current Institute of Education Sciences grant studying teacher stress, effectiveness, and student outcomes in 22 middle schools in Houston. She has held editorial roles for Psychology & Health, Health Psychology Review, and European Psychologist, and has been a leader in the European Health Psychology Society, including past presidency. While no formal lab is named, her active grant and publication record suggest leadership in a dynamic research team focused on health and education.