Dr. David Goldston

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Biography

David Brian Goldston is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, conferred in 1988. His research focuses on the intersection of mental health and substance use, particularly in youth populations. Goldston has received numerous grants from prominent institutions including the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, aimed at improving psychosocial interventions for adolescents at risk of suicide and enhancing treatment adherence in this vulnerable demographic. His work includes studying the efficacy of mobile health technologies in emotion regulation and acute psychiatric care recovery. Goldston has held various academic appointments at Duke University, including roles as Associate Professor and Instructor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. He provides courses targeted at clinical psychology and research practicum experiences for students interested in psychology.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Psychology Neuroscience.

Courses

PSY 890S: Special Topics Psychology PSY 756: Research Practicum PSY 755: Research Practicum PSY 490S: Special Topics Psychology PSY 105D: Clinical Psychology Mental Health

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)