Media Tip Sheet: University of Richmond Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Psychological Aspects of COVID-19

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND —  As you continue your coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, consider these University of Richmond faculty experts.

Don Forsyth on social isolation
Don Forsyth is a leadership studies professor and social and personality psychologist. He is a leading expert on group dynamics and how the groups we interact with impact our everyday lives. He can discuss the psychological impacts of minimizing social contact during quarantine measures. 

Kelly Lambert on keeping our brains healthy
Kelly Lambert, professor of behavioral neuroscience, can explain the importance of keeping our brains healthy during times of uncertainty. Lambert’s areas of expertise include neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to compensate for injury and disease and how it adjusts in response to new situations or environmental changes.

Camilla Nonterah on healthy habits
Counseling psychologist Camilla Nonterah, assistant professor of health psychology, researches behavioral medicine. Nonterah can discuss a variety of aspects related to maintaining mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including coping with anxiety and combatting dangerous health behaviors like stress-eating.

Additional experts are highlighted on this expert guide related to COVID-19.

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Contact Lindsey Campbell, media relations specialist, at the University of Richmond, to connect with these experts.