Dr. Sarah Pressman is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology (Carnegie Mellon University) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.
Her research has focused on the role of positive psychosocial factors in protecting individuals from the physical and psychological harms of stress. Over the years, she has received awards such as the Early Career Award in Health Psychology from APA Division 38 and the Early Career Award from the American Psychosomatic Society. She also received the AXA Research Fund Award for her project: Exploring the complex interactions between positive effects, stress and health.
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