Risa Long, PhD
Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
Academic information
- Department: Family Medicine
- Division: Health Psychology
Research interests
- Illness Perceptions
- Quality of Life
- Psychological Functioning for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
About
Biography
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment for mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. I am formally trained in clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine. Therefore, I provide behavioral health services for individuals with chronic medical illnesses and issues. I enjoy treating people with pulmonary diseases, chronic pain, and insomnia. My research has primarily focused on the relationship between illness perceptions, quality of life and psychological functioning among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Psychology
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
8/8/2017 - 8/6/2018 - Doctor of Philosophy - Clinical Psychology
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Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
9/23/2009 - 8/6/2017
Research
Research interests
- Illness Perceptions
- Quality of Life
- Psychological Functioning for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Awards and Honors
- Meritorious Teaching Award, OSU Introduction to Psychology Instructional Program, 2016.
- American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Minority Initiative Travel Scholarship, 2015.
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Graduate Research Supplement, 2011-2013.
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association