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Vetta Thompson, PhD obtained her Master of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology from Duke University, where she also completed the Clinical Training program. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Dr. Thompson has been a member of the faculty since 1989 and is a licensed psychologist and health service provider in the state of Missouri. Current research activities focus on mental health issues of African Americans. She has over 15 years experience in research, recruitment, and data collection with African Americans. Dr. Thompson has published in a range of refereed journals for over a decade. Her research has covered a broad range of issues addressing health and mental health. Current research is focused on therapy components that assist in effective mental health treatment of African Americans; such as modality, race of therapist, and discussion of race and race related issues. Past research has focused on understanding the immediate and longer-term impact of experiences of discrimination.
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