Dr. Cara Young

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Biography

Cara Young is the Assistant Dean for Graduate Doctoral Education at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a PhD from Vanderbilt University, where she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Her expertise lies in adolescent health, with a particular focus on mental health promotion and the prevention of mental illness in primary care settings. Dr. Young's primary research examines factors associated with the development of depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as the contextual issues that impact effective treatment for mental health disorders, including provider stigma. Currently, she is testing a mindfulness-based intervention for young adolescents at high risk for depression.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and conducting research in adolescent health, with a focus on mental health promotion and preventative measures.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.