Dr. Tara Feil at a research conference

Clinical · Positive · Health Psychology

Research

Dr. Feil's research explores how positive psychological factors influence stress, health, and well-being — and what that means for how people live.

Areas of research

Suicide & Suicidology

Early career research conducted alongside leading researchers at the Catholic University of America, the American Association of Suicidology, and the National Institute of Mental Health — studying the lives of suicidal individuals and their families.

Positive Psychology & Health

Examining how positive psychological factors — including meaning, engagement, and positive affect — influence physical health outcomes and stress response.

Resilience Science

Investigating the mechanisms through which people recover from adversity and what distinguishes those who adapt well from those who struggle.

Well-Being in Context

Understanding how well-being operates across different life contexts — including work, family, community, and healthcare settings.

Research and academic study

Research affiliations

Catholic University of America · American Association of Suicidology · National Institute of Mental Health · University of Kansas · University of Mary