Catherine Heaney

Associate Professor (Teaching) of Psychology and of Medicine (Stanford Prevention Research Center)

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor (Teaching), Psychology
Associate Professor (Teaching), Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research Center

Professional Education

Ph.D., University of Michigan, School of Public Health (1989)

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Enhancing our understanding of psychosocial factors at work (occupational stress, social support at work, organizational justice, organizational empowerment) that are associated with health and disease.

Developing effective strategies for enhancing employee resiliency and reducing exposure to psychological and behavioral risk factors at work.

2024-25 Courses

Community Health Psychology
HUMBIO 128, PSYCH 101 (Win)

Independent Studies
- Community Health and Prevention Research Master's Thesis Writing
  CHPR 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Curricular Practical Training and Internship
  CHPR 290 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Directed Reading
  CHPR 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Directed Reading in Medicine
  MED 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Medicine
  MED 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  MED 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  PSYCH 275 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Medical Scholars Research
  MED 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Practicum in Teaching
  PSYCH 281 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Reading and Special Work
  PSYCH 194 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Special Laboratory Projects
  PSYCH 195 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Undergraduate Research
  MED 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

Prior Year Courses

Stanford Advisees

Undergraduate Major Advisor
Alyssa Chen

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