College of Education and Human Development

Family Social Science

Mental health and/or substance use

Understanding mental well-being and its impact on human development and relationships, and the effects of drug abuse, dependency, addiction, and recovery on individuals, families, and systems.

Michael Curtis Michael Curtis

Dr. Curtis joins the University of Minnesota following the completion of postdoctoral research fellowship appointments at Emory University and Northwestern University.

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A professor.

Christopher Mehus Christopher Mehus

I am a Prevention Scientist with a background in family science, family therapy, parenting interventions, primary care research, and psychological trauma.

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Christopher Mehus

Timothy Piehler Timothy Piehler

Advising statement My program of research is focused on developing and evaluating preventive interventions in the areas of youth mental health and substance use.

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Timothy Piehler

Avelina Rivero Avelina Rivero

Rivero is an assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Family Social Science.

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A professor.

Xiaoran Sun Xiaoran Sun

Advising statement As a developmental and family psychologist, I conduct research on the interplay between family systems processes and well-being across adolescence and young adulthood, situated in the larger socio-ecological context--including the…

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Xiaoran Sun

Lindsey Weiler Lindsey Weiler

Advising statement Dr. Weiler's research focuses on developing and testing interventions for children and families. The goal of this research is to identify effective strategies for fostering positive child development and healthy family functioning.

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Lindsey Weiler
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