Esther Odamah Profile and Contact Information

Education

• PhD, Addiction Psychology, Capella University
• MS, Psychology, Capella University
• BS, Biochemistry/PreMed, University of Texas at Austin

Courses Taught

• General Psychology
• Psychology of Learning
• Abnormal Psychology
• Child Psychopathology
• Principles of Human Development
• Human Growth & Development
• Health Psychology
• Dating/Intimate Relationships

Research Interests and Publications

• Odamah, E.O. (2018). The Prediction of Substance Use Level By Ethnic Identity and Other Cultural Indicators (Publication No. 10825671). [Doctoral dissertation, Capella University]. ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis Global.
• Protective factors and positive mental health among minority students and African American young adults.
• Culturally sensitive prevention and intervention programs for alcohol and other drug use (AOD).
• Independent research on college student self-care behaviors and mental health; self-care behaviors and academic performance (2021- present).
• Substance abuse and misuse in college students and emerging adults.
• Religiosity, academic performance, and mental health among college students.

Awards and Honors

• Distinguished Faculty Nomination, College of the Mainland, 2023
• San Jacinto Community College “You Make The Difference” Faculty Award, 2017

Previous Academic/Professional Positions

• Associate Professor of Psychology, College of the Mainland
• Adjunct Professor, College of the Mainland
• Adjunct Professor, San Jacinto Community College

Additional Information

Dr. Odamah has over 7 years of clinical experience as a PhD level Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and anger management specialist. She is also a fitness enthusiast, personal fitness trainer, and volunteer coach for two youth community sports teams.