The Sexual, Reproductive, and Mental Health Disparities Program

 

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  • Cape Town, South Africa

Program Mission

The Sexual, Reproductive, and Mental (SRM) Health Disparities Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University focuses on the intersection of sexual, reproductive, and mental health in minoritized and marginalized populations, both domestically and internationally. We aim to (1) identify psychological barriers to optimal sexual and reproductive health and (2) develop psychosocial interventions that mitigate the influence of these barriers among populations at risk for poor sexual and reproductive health. We seek to continue and grow our collaborations with international and local research teams to ultimately implement these interventions on a large scale.  
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Our Research

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Check out our most Recent Publication:

“I’ll Continue If I Have a Positive Mind”: Identifying the Ways in Which Depression and PTSD Impact PrEP Adherence Among PrEP-Experienced Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Cape Town, South Africa. Linked Article

We are hiring Master’s and Undergraduate students to volunteer in the lab

Complete the following application to be considered.

Ideal qualities and qualifications of Master’s Students:

    • Research interests include: sexual, reproductive and mental health disparities, health behaviors, global mental health, women’s health, pregnancy and the postpartum period, diverse sexual identities, gender diverse individuals.
    • Commitment to SRM Health Disparities Program’s mission: to reduce mental health barriers that negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Our goal is to minimize sexual, reproductive, and mental health disparities in minoritized and marginalized populations at the global and local levels. 
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: The SRM Health Disparities Program is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment in our work space and across our projects. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and positive lab environment that embraces our differences to generate more rigorous and comprehensive science. 
    • Other qualities:
      • Interested in completing an independent study and/or directed study
      • GPA 3.0+
      • Able to commit to 12-15 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for at least one year

Ideal qualities and qualifications of Undergraduate Volunteers:

    • Commitment to SRM Health Disparities Program’s mission: to reduce mental health barriers that negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Our goal is to minimize sexual, reproductive, and mental health disparities in minoritized and marginalized populations at the global and local levels. 
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: The SRM Health Disparities Program is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment in our work space and across our projects. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and positive lab environment that embraces our differences to generate more rigorous and comprehensive science. 
    • Other qualities:
      • Completed 2+ psychology courses
      • GPA 3.0+
      • Able to commit to 10 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for at least one year

Prospective PhD Students:

*Dr. Amelia Stanton will NOT be accepting PhD students for Fall 2026*