Jeremy W. Pettit, PhD

Jeremy W. Pettit, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Florida International University, where he is executive director of the Center for Children and Families. His research aims to advance understanding of the etiology and maintenance of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors, and facilitate more effective treatments. That research has produced more than 175 journal articles chapters, and Dr. Pettit has authored award-winning books on depression. His efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors in young people were recognized by the American Association of Suicidology. He has served as executive editor of Behavioral Medicine and associate editor of International Journal of Cognitive Therapy and Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.