Dr. Eric Stice stands as a world-renowned clinical psychologist whose pioneering work has transformed our understanding of mental health disorders and their prevention. He currently serves as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Public Mental Health and Population Sciences division at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Stice built his distinguished career following the completion of his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University in 1996, with formative appointments as assistant and associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and as Senior Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute. His strategic career progression has established him as a leading authority on the etiological processes underlying eating disorders, obesity, and depression.
Dr. Stice's groundbreaking research program has systematically identified risk factors that predict the onset of eating disorders, obesity, substance abuse, and depression through innovative applications of functional neural imaging. His most transformative contribution is the development of a dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program that has been implemented globally with over 6 million young girls across 140 countries, representing one of the most widely disseminated mental health interventions in history. With more than 335 publications in premier journals including Science, Psychological Bulletin, and Journal of Neuroscience, his scholarly work has garnered over 84,000 citations, demonstrating profound impact across multiple disciplines. His rigorous methodological approach to statistical analysis has also advanced scientific reproducibility in psychological research.
As an influential leader in his field, Dr. Stice serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and contributes to scientific rigor through his roles on the Statistics Advisory Board for Cell Press and the Statistical Review Board for Behaviour Research and Therapy. His leadership extends to membership in Stanford's prestigious Bio-X and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, where he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex mental health challenges. Dr. Stice continues to pioneer new research directions through initiatives like the Teen Health Study, which investigates factors predicting healthy adolescent development and eating behaviors to inform future prevention programs. His ongoing commitment to translating scientific discoveries into practical interventions ensures his continued impact on global mental health policy and practice for years to come.
