Organization profile
Organization profile
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior—how we think, feel, and act—and it applies to nearly every aspect of daily life. At the University of Montana, students in the Department of Psychology explore questions that range from the deeply personal to the broadly societal: What causes depression and how can it be treated? How do we form memories? What drives human cruelty or compassion? Our programs provide a strong foundation in psychological science, offering opportunities to apply knowledge through research, community engagement, and hands-on learning. With courses spanning topics like neuropsychology, health psychology, and family dynamics, students gain insight into human behavior and the tools to improve individual and collective well-being. Whether pursuing a career in mental health, education, research, or the private sector, our graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Projects
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Project SELA: Social-Emotional Learning in Arlee
Sun, J. (PI), Goforth, A. (CoPI), Hogenson, D. (Researcher), Howlett, R. (Researcher), Ith, D. (Researcher), Lilly, J. (Researcher) & Reszewicz, A. (Researcher)
Spencer Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
08/1/18 → 07/31/28
Project: Research
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Abortion restrictions as a form of cascading collective trauma
Hardt, S., Williamson, R. & Graceffo, G., 2026, In: Critical Public Health. 36, 1, 2598699.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coupled hearts – effect of partner stress on cardiac synchronization
Denk, B. F., Meier, M., Ocklenburg, S., Packheiser, J., Wienhold, S., Volkmer, N., Gaertner, R. J., Klink, E. S. C., Ashcraft, S. J., Benz, A. B. E. & Pruessner, J. C., Feb 2026, In: Biological Psychology. 204, 109205.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parent and Guardian: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Sexual and Gender Minority-Affirming Caregivers in the United States
Davis, K. M., Kahlo, D. M. & Cochran, B. N., Mar 26 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review