Jenalee Doom Ph.D.

About

Jenalee Doom, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of developmental psychology and the director of the Developmental Origins of Mental and Physical Health Lab (DOOM Lab) at the University of Denver. Her research focuses on how stress and social relationships in childhood and adolescence may affect long-term mental and physical health.

Recent Posts

How Do Babies Know How to Dance?

How do babies learn to dance? Hint: It's both innate and taught by caregivers.

Social Relationships Affect How Your Body Responds to Stress

At what points in our life are parents, friends, and romantic partners able to buffer our body's response to stress? Learning about social buffering may help improve your health.

How Do Your Family and Friends Affect Your Health?

A few tips from the science of social relationships may lead to better mental and physical health.

Creating Screen-Time Guidelines for Children

Are you stressed about creating screen-time limits for your family? Here are some things to consider.

The Power of Predictability

How can you use routines to impact your child's development positively? Here are five tips for harnessing the power of predictability.

The 6 Things Kids Actually Need From Their Parents

Here is what child development research tells us is really important.

How Do Child Abuse and Neglect Affect Social Relationships?

New research finds increased stress and fewer relationships to be predictors of poorer mental health after childhood maltreatment.

How Does Poverty Get Under One's Skin and Affect Health?

How does childhood poverty “get under the skin” to affect adult health? Premature aging and negative thoughts about the future may be partially responsible.

How Important Is Iron for the Developing Brain?

Are you concerned about your baby's nutrition? Here are some tips for ensuring your baby's brain is getting enough iron for healthy development.

Women in Health Care Are Struggling

In general, women health care workers have been more emotionally impacted by the pandemic than men. Here's what can be done to support them.