Michael Stanton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Health
Expertise
Obesity, Nutrition, Behavioral Medicine, Health, Psychology
Professional Focus
Dr. Stanton is a licensed clinical health psychologist and Assistant Professor at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø, East Bay. Dr. Stanton holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Behavioral Medicine from Duke University. He completed his clinical internship with a focus in Behavioral Medicine at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (affiliate of Stanford University) and his Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto. He received his B.A. from Brown University. Dr. Stanton's research focuses on psychosocial determinants of obesity. His clinical work in clinical health psychology integrates mind-body skills such as mindfulness and hypnosis with cognitive behavioral therapy to treat health problems including obesity, hypertension, chronic pain, insomnia and depression. His work has been recognized at national and international scientific conferences, and he is a co-author of several studies which have been published in various academic journals, including Molecular Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Harvard Review of Psychiatry.
Unique life experiences
Black and Latino; South American; Clinical Psychologist; Tech Startups/entrepreneurship; Interracial adoption; Scuba diving; International traveler
Languages spoken
Spanish, French, Wolof (Senegalese)
Some States Begin Banning No-Strings Cash Aid (KCBS Radio)
Public health professor Michael Stanton talks about the implications of states banning no-strings cash aid.
May 4, 2024
Impact of Ralph Yarl Shooting Hits Close to Home for Bay Area Teen
Professor Michael Stanton explains why gun violence is a public health issue.
April 17, 2023
Kids in Crisis: Talking about tragedy (CBS Bay Area)
Public Health Professor Michael Stanton gives tips on how parents can talk to their children about tragedies.
March 3, 2023
More Tech Layoffs: Are These Additional Signs of Possible Recession? Bay Area expert Explains (ABC-7)
Professor of Public Health Michael Stanton talks about tech layoffs and the mental health of employees in the industry.
November 14, 2022
Mental health experts offer advice on how to navigate difficult conversations at July 4th gatherings (MSN)
Professor Michael Stanton discusses how to have conversations about hot button issues when gathering with family and friends.
June 30, 2022
Experts give tips on staying safe during active shooter situations (ABC-7)
Professors Michael Stanton and Cory Lepage share tips on staying both safe and healthy in regard to active shooter situations and the stress they cause.
June 7, 2022
A Closer Look: The Politics of Gun Violence (NBC Bay Area)
Professor Michael Stanton discusses what might push a person toward violence and other politics of gun violence.
May 26, 2022
‘I won’t tell my kids they’re safe’ – Bay Area schools mourn following mass shooting at elementary school in Uvalde, Texas (Mercury News)
Professor Michael Stanton discusses how to support students after the latest school shooting.
May 25, 2022
Texas tragedy: Bay Area mental health experts address ways to process grief, help children cope (ABC-7)
Professor Michael Stanton shares tips for discussing the latest school shooting tragedy with young children.
May 24, 2022
COVID Outbreak: At Least 65 Los Gatos High Students, 9 Staff Members Test Positive in Past 2 Weeks (NBC Bay Area)
Professor of Public Health Michael Stanton gives actions to take when there is a COVID spike.
May 3, 2022
Relationship Between COVID-19 Stressors And Health Behaviours: Results From The Psycorona Study (Business Today)
Public health professor Michael Stanton was a co-leading investigator in this study and is quoted in the article.
April 12, 2022
As COVID Conditions Remain Stable, Santa Clara County Mask Mandate Ends (KQED)
Public health professor Michael Stanton discusses why he’s still going to be careful but is cautiously optimistic about where we are in the pandemic.
March 2, 2022
Too soon? Reactions to California's lifting of mask mandate (KTVU)
Public Health professor Michael Stanton gives his perspective on the state's easing of mask mandates.
February 7, 2022
SFO travelers react to new international COVID testing rules now in effect (ABC-7)
Public health professor Michael Stanton shared advice for travelers navigating new COVID testing rules for international travel.
December 6, 2021
Why students back in class are struggling with behavioral issues (KRON-4)
Professor of public health Michael Stanton shares expertise on the increased aggression and behavioral issues in school children who have returned to the classroom this year.
October 6, 2021
Masks. School lunch. Sleepovers. Here's how Bay Area experts recommend keeping kids safe in the delta era (SF Chronicle)
Public Health Professor Michael Stanton shares insight on how parents can make decisions for their kids with the Delta variant surging.
September 7, 2021
Two major Bay Area music festivals are returning amidst the delta surge (KCBS)
Michael Stanton, a professor of public health at Cal State East Bay, examines the risks of large events in the midst of the Delta variant.
September 3, 2021
BottleRock and Outside Lands are coming back despite delta. Here's what we know about the risks (SF Chronicle)
Michael Stanton, a professor of public health at Cal State East Bay, examines the risks of large events in the midst of the Delta variant.
September 2, 2021
East Bay school district considers vaccine mandate for students (SF Chronicle)
Professor of public health at Cal State East Bay, Michael Stanton, speaks on effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s vaccine mandate.
August 30, 2021
What FDA's Full Approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Means (NBC Bay Area)
Michael Stanton, a professor of public health at Cal State East Bay, discusses the Pfizer vaccine getting FDA approval and what that means for the future of the pandemic.
August 23, 2021
Pfizer vaccine wins full FDA approval; Bay Area leaders predict more mandates (SF Chronicle)
Michael Stanton, a professor of public health at Cal State East Bay, discusses the Pfizer vaccine getting FDA approval
August 23, 2021