PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY


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Locations: CALIFORNIA, MOUNTAIN VIEW

Palo Alto University Announces Opening of Mountain View Campus

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A ribbon cutting ceremony on November 10th at 11:00 a.m. will mark the Grand Opening of Palo Alto University's (PAU) new Mountain View campus at 1172 Castro Street. The new campus facility will be home to PAU's teaching and training clinics, the Gronowski Center, and PAU's E-Clinic. Formerly located in Los Altos, the Gronowski Center offers sliding-scale in-person and tela-counseling psychotherapy services for adults, couples, and children. As well as two specialty clinics: La Clinica Latina and The Gender and Sexual Identities Clinic. In addition, the campus will also house classrooms, faculty, and administrative offices and be a hub for community workshops and events. The Mountain View Campus is one of two PAU campuses, with the other located on Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.

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  • Palo Alto University announces the grand opening of its new Mountain View Campus.
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A ribbon cutting ceremony on November 10th at 11:00 a.m. will mark the Grand Opening of Palo Alto University's (PAU) new Mountain View campus at 1172 Castro Street.
  • The Mountain View Campus is one of two PAU campuses, with the other located on Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.
  • Palo Alto University is grateful to the sponsors who helped lay a strong foundation for the Mountain View campus and for meeting the community's mental health needs.

PAU Launches the Technology and Mental Health Concentration within its MS in Psychology Degree

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Friday, June 3, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting in the fall of 2022, the Master of Science in Psychology program at Palo Alto University (PAU) will offer a Technology and Mental Health Concentration. This concentration will explore the important role technology plays in today's society, the negative and positive effects of technology on mental health, and the complexity of the interaction between technology and human behavior.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting in the fall of 2022, the Master of Science in Psychology program at Palo Alto University (PAU) will offer a Technology and Mental Health Concentration .
  • This concentration will explore the important role technology plays in today's society, the negative and positive effects of technology on mental health, and the complexity of the interaction between technology and human behavior.
  • Utilizing technology to enhance mental health is an emerging area of study, and PAU is at the forefront of this burgeoning field.
  • The Technology and Mental Health Concentration covers current trends in mental health and wellness and includes these courses:
    1) Technology and Mental Health for Children and Adolescents: Screen Time, Digital Interventions, and Teletherapy.

Palo Alto University Tackling The College Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's college students are facing a serious mental health crisis, driven in part by the pandemic.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's college students are facing a serious mental health crisis, driven in part by the pandemic.
  • Dr. Cimini has co-edited two books, including a volume focused on college student health and well-being entitled Promoting Behavioral Health and Reducing Risk Among College Students: A Comprehensive Approach (2018).
  • Amie Haas, PhD , Dr. Haas is a professor at Palo Alto University in the Department of Psychology with a specialization in college student substance abuse issues.
  • Her work focuses on tele-mental health, internet interventions, technology & mental health, and adult mental health.

Palo Alto University Sets Standard with Certificate in Digital Mental Health

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Monday, August 23, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to announce a new certificate in the Foundations of Digital Mental Health that offers the foundational knowledge, training and best practices necessary to incorporate digital therapy tools into mental health practice.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to announce a new certificate in the Foundations of Digital Mental Health that offers the foundational knowledge, training and best practices necessary to incorporate digital therapy tools into mental health practice.
  • "The broad delivery of high-quality mental health care has never been more critical," said PAU President Maureen O'Connor.
  • This important certificate ensures that mental health providers understand and apply important best practices in delivering care in an online environment."
  • CONCEPT is Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies, a not-for-profit offering world-class education for mental health professionals.

Gift Supports Scholarships for Latinx Undergrads at Palo Alto University

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Friday, August 20, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Palo Alto University (PAU), Northern California's leading school of psychology and counseling, is pleased to announce a generous gift that enables the creation of ten scholarships of $10,000 each for Spanish speaking, Latinx undergraduate students in the University's BS in Psychology and Social Action program.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Palo Alto University (PAU), Northern California's leading school of psychology and counseling, is pleased to announce a generous gift that enables the creation of ten scholarships of $10,000 each for Spanish speaking, Latinx undergraduate students in the University's BS in Psychology and Social Action program.
  • The Latinx Merit Scholarships, which will be allocated over two years, stem from a proposal submitted by the University's Latinx Task Force.
  • The donors are committed to serving low-income, first-generation college students as well as recruiting underrepresented members of the Latinx community.
  • PAU was founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and re-incorporated as Palo Alto University in August 2009.

Palo Alto University Appoints Erika R. Nash Cameron, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Monday, April 5, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Nash Cameron, Ph.D., to the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 30, 2021.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Nash Cameron, Ph.D., to the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 30, 2021.
  • As provost, Dr. Cameron will be PAU's chief academic officer, supporting the implementation of the University's academic mission and providing curricular and administrative leadership.
  • "I am deeply honored to be appointed to the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs of Palo Alto University," said Dr. Cameron.
  • PAU was founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and re-incorporated as Palo Alto University in August 2009.

21 Ways to Greater Well-Being in 2021

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Turning the calendar page to 2021 is a time to remind yourself to take good care of YOU in the New Year.

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  • Turning the calendar page to 2021 is a time to remind yourself to take good care of YOU in the New Year.
  • The faculty at Palo Alto University, which is dedicated to psychology and counseling, curated this list of 21 meaningful ways to make 2021 a more balanced year for you and other people in your life.
  • It's also a good time to begin charting how you may or may not do things differently in 2021.
  • If your time is limited, there are many ways to bring learning into your life.

Tips for Coping with Presidential Election Anxiety

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of people across the country.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of people across the country.
  • Wallace notes that people may find their old ways of coping are no longer effective.
  • "Experiences of anxiety can be quite different from one person to the next.
  • Wallace offers these tips to help individuals reduce stress and cope with the anxiety caused by the impending elections:
    PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS To safeguard relationships consider:
    Set boundaries around political discussions.

Palo Alto University Will Hold Online Open House Events Throughout the Fall for Their Psychology and Counseling Graduate Programs

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Office of Admissions at Palo Alto University (PAU) is hosting live, virtual open house events featuring information about the university's advanced degree programs in psychology and counseling.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Office of Admissions at Palo Alto University (PAU) is hosting live, virtual open house events featuring information about the university's advanced degree programs in psychology and counseling.
  • in psychology or a master's in counseling from Palo Alto University's APA- and CACREP-accredited programs.
  • Those interested in attending one of the online open house events to learn more about graduate admissions can register here .
  • PAU was founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and re-incorporated as Palo Alto University in August 2009.

Palo Alto University to Host Undergraduate Q&A Webinar Session

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Palo Alto University (PAU) will host a live webinar to answer questions prospective students may have about our undergraduate programs.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Palo Alto University (PAU) will host a live webinar to answer questions prospective students may have about our undergraduate programs.
  • "We understand that this is a confusing time for everyone," said Alaina Dunn, Assistant Vice-President, Admissions at Palo Alto University.
  • Palo Alto University is a private, nonprofit university with a focus on the behavioral and social sciences, especially psychology and counseling.
  • Palo Alto University offers various course formats to meet students' needs and prepare for their desired role in the mental health field.