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    T. John Akamatsu

    T. John Akamatsu

    Department of Psychological Sciences
    Professor Emeritus
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    Kent Hall
    Contact Information
    Email:
    jakamats@kent.edu

    Biography

    Graduate Area:

    Clinical

    Research Interests

    I have carried out several projects in the general professional/ethical issues, clinical training area. More recently, my students and I have been studying reasons for gender differences in depression as well as the expression of depression and distress in Asian populations. I also have interests in examining cognitive factors in social behaviors broadly defined.

    Courses Frequently Taught
    • Psychotherapy Practicum
    • Assessment Practicum

     

    Education

    Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia (1972)

    Expertise

    Psychotherapy Training
    Professional Issues
    Gender Cultural Issues on Depression
    Depression
    Psychology
    Psychotherapy
    Social Sciences
    Clinical Psychology
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