Heather Davis, PhD

ACTIVE MEMBER • Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech

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heatherdavis@vt.edu

My research seeks to understand risk for eating disorders and related mental health concerns, including substance use, depression, and anxiety. Most recently, I have investigated socioeconomic factors that increase risk for disordered eating, such as food insecurity. I am particularly interested in how stigma and shame surrounding specific social identities (e.g., size, sexuality, gender) contributes to poor mental health. My research fits with the mission of the Whole Health Consortium to improve overall health and wellbeing, especially through intervening upon mental health concerns.