Thomas Britt

Dr. Thomas Britt is a Professor of Psychology at Clemson University and Editor-in-Chief of Military Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1994), with prior military service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. His research focuses on employee resilience in high-stress occupations like healthcare, military, and emergency services, addressing stigma in mental health treatment-seeking and interventions to reduce burnout. He has authored over 100 articles and books, including studies on pandemic impacts and fatigue in emergency physicians. His work has been funded by the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Key honors include the 2016 Alumni Award for Research Excellence and Fellow status in APA Division 19.

Education

• Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Florida, 1994
• M.A. General Psychology, Wake Forest University, 1990
• B.A. General Psychology, College of William and Mary, 1988

Research Interests

Britt investigates resilience in high-risk occupations, mental health treatment barriers, and workplace interventions. His pandemic-related work examines healthcare worker burnout and fatigue using actigraphy. He also explores leadership roles in fostering supportive environments and reducing stigma around seeking help. Recent studies include longitudinal analyses of stigma reduction training and its impact on soldier mental health behaviors.

Grants & Impact

• $1.3M DoD grant (2010–2014) to study soldier mental health treatment barriers
• Developed unit-level training validated to improve treatment-seeking climates

Labs & Collaborations

Collaborates with emergency medicine teams on fatigue interventions and with military researchers on resilience programs. Active in interdisciplinary projects linking psychology to healthcare and aviation safety.