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Co-Investigator

Jaimee Heffner

Dr. Jaimee Heffner is a clinical psychologist who researches tobacco-cessation interventions for populations who experience health disparities, including people with mental health conditions, low-income veterans, and sexual and gender minorities. Much of her work focuses on new behavioral treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy and behavioral activation. She develops methods to deliver these interventions — such as websites, smartphone apps and other forms of technology — to improve the accessibility of treatment for all tobacco users. Her research interests also include implementation of tobacco-cessation interventions in the novel setting of lung cancer screening.

Education

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Ohio University
MS, Clinical Psychology, Ohio University
BA, Psychology, Washington and Jefferson College

Research

Tobacco cessation interventions for health disparities groups
New behavioral treatment content (acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral activation, targeted motivational interviewing) to improve effectiveness of tobacco treatment
Improving accessibility of treatment using high-reach technology (e.g., websites, smartphone apps) and proactive outreach