Judith J. Prochaska
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Dr. Judith J. Prochaska is a leading clinical health psychologist renowned for her transformative work in tobacco cessation and substance use disorder treatment, with a particular focus on integrating behavioral health into medical settings. Her research has fundamentally shifted how clinicians address smoking cessation among vulnerable populations, including those with mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic diseases. With over 300 publications and more than 15,000 citations, her work has been instrumental in developing and validating scalable digital interventions. Notably, her 2023 protocol paper on a relational agent for treating substance use in adults exemplifies her commitment to leveraging technology—specifically the Woebot platform—to deliver accessible, evidence-based care. This work builds on her pioneering studies demonstrating the feasibility and acceptability of automated conversational agents for behavior change. Dr. Prochaska’s contributions have earned her numerous awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution, and her research continues to shape public health policy and clinical practice worldwide.
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