R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD
About R. Kathryn
R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD, engages in clinical and translational research focusing on the nature and treatment of anxiety and addiction. She is particularly interested in the study of affective vulnerability factors, such as distress intolerance and stress reactivity, that are common across psychological disorders, with a focus on those that can be modified with treatment.
Additionally, Dr. McHugh conducts research on the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments, with a particular focus on behavioral therapies.
She is chief of Psychology and director of the Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Use Laboratory at McLean Hospital and an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. McHugh is a recipient of several national awards, such as the David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology from the American Psychological Association. Her current research is funded by grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
She serves on several journal editorial boards and is an associate editor of Behavior Therapy. Dr. McHugh is a practicing psychologist, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
