The Families and Mental Health (FAMH) Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is directed by Heather A. Jones, Ph.D., and includes faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and post-baccalaureate research assistants. Our mission is to investigate ways to improve the mental health of youth and their families via a number of pathways (e.g., increasing readiness to change, improving mental health literacy, and facilitating access to care). Our research is centered on underserved populations, including Black/African American youth and pregnant people. We strive to better understand mental health in these groups and to improve engagement in evidence-based treatment.

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Jones or the FAMH lab, please contact Dr. Jones at hjones7@vcu.edu. We are always happy to anyone interested in our work, including graduate applicants considering our lab for graduate school and postbacs/undergraduates interested in a research experience. If you are a member of the press, please contact Dr. Jones directly at hjones7@vcu.edu.