Professor in Health Promotion Sciences Joint Appointments in Psychology and Psychiatry
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

About Dr. Haynes
Dr. Haynes is an expert in behavioral sleep health, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stressful life events. Her research involves behavioral randomized controlled trials and integrates frameworks from cognitive and behavioral theories, occupational health psychology, and implementation science. Her studies are sponsored by institutions, such as the National Institutes of Health (NHLBI, NIMH), the Department of Defense, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Haynes began her career with the VA system, focusing on treatment responses in veterans with depression and PTSD. She played a pivotal role in the VA’s rollout of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) for mental health providers, contributing to the development and implementation of training materials. Since joining the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health in 2015, her research has centered on the intersection of work, sleep, and social rhythms, particularly in public safety workers. Her current projects explore how job stress, job loss, and workplace wellness programs impact sleep and health over time.

Professional Services
Beyond her research, Dr. Haynes provides clinical services to fire service members, mentors student projects, and implements health promotion programs. She specializes in cognitive behavioral and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies, tailored to the unique needs of public safety workers. She is committed to improving sleep health and promoting wellness in high-stress occupations.

Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Haynes teaches Advanced Research Methods to doctoral students in Health Promotion Sciences and Sleep Health Coaching, a practicum course for undergraduates pursuing a BA in public health. She is also a dedicated mentor, guiding students at all levels in sleep and stress research.

Publications: 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36062849/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39430804/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33065820/

Research Areas: 

• Sleep health
• Stressful life events
• Health behavior change
• Mental health
• Cardiometabolic health
• Occupational health and public safety

Educational Background

University of Missouri-Columbia, BA, Summa Cum Laude, Psychology

San Diego State University, MS, Clinical Psychology

Southern Consortium Psychology Predoctoral Internship, New Mexico VA Healthcare System

San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, PhD

University of Arizona, Psychology Department, Postdoctoral Fellow