Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application

 

The Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application (CEPRA) was established in 2014 in order to be a major resource at the local, state and national levels in research, training, education, and application on issues involving behavioral/mental health particularly of African Americans and other underserved populations.

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Improve overall behavioral/mental health in African Americans and marginalized populations.
Research
     
Our mission is to generate evidence based solutions that can be applied in the lives of underserved populations, particularly African Americans.
Early identification
     
Provide early identification of behavioral/mental health issues in African Americans and marginalized populations.
Mental health literacy test
     
Enhance mental health literacy among African Americans and marginalized populations.
Promote mental wellness
     
Promote mental wellness among African Americans and marginalized populations.

PROGRAMS

Research
     
The research component has a professional focus with emphasis on research productivity, collaboration, and information dissemination.
Education
     
The education component has a community focus to expand the knowledge of the general public in regards to behavioral/mental health issues and mental health literacy.
Training
     
The training component has a student focus;developing research skills and effective interventions with African American and other minorities.

 

CEPRA TEAMS

  • Communications
  • Community Education
  • Life Empowerment
  • Research Incubator

CEPRA LEADERSHIP

  • GWENDOLYN SINGLETON, Ph.D.
    Director
  • HUIJUN LI, Ph.D.
    Assistant Director
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Questions?

Contact Us
214 Tucker Hall
515 Orr Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
P:
(850) 599 3000
F:
(850) 599 3000