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Angela Marie Tunno

Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry
2608 Erwin Road (#300) Lakeview Office, Durham, NC 27705
2608 Erwin Road (#300) Lakeview Office, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Dr. Angela M. Tunno is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor whose area of specialty include clinical, research, advocacy, policy, and social justice efforts focused on the impact of trauma and systemic inequities for children, youth, and families. In addition, she has a specific clinical and research focus on the intersection of trauma exposure and high-risk behavior (e.g., suicidal thoughts/behavior, substance use). Collaboration; partnering with youth, families, and adults; and cultural humility are at the foundation of her clinical, research, systems, and community work. She values true partnership and the importance of community-led efforts to build collective methods to prevention and intervention.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

In the News


Published August 6, 2024
Trauma Team Provides Care for Patients While Supporting Each Other

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Recent Publications


Trauma-Informed, Equity-Focused, and Community-Led Suicide Prevention and Healing

Journal Article Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America · January 1, 2026 Full text Cite

Implicit affective responses to suicide-related stimuli: Differences as a function of suicide attempt history and concurrent substance use.

Journal Article Suicide Life Threat Behav · April 2025 INTRODUCTION: Individuals who are depressed, have suicide attempts, and a substance use disorder (SUD) may have different patterns of suicidal thoughts and behaviors and respond differently to cues associated with suicide and death. METHOD: Implicit affect ... Full text Link to item Cite

Polyvictimization and Psychosocial Outcomes Among Trauma-Exposed, Clinic-Referred Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System.

Journal Article Child Maltreat · November 2022 Polyvictimization is a robust predictor of emotional and behavioral problems and is linked to involvement in juvenile justice and other public sector systems. This study extends prior research by employing person-centered methods for identifying polyvictim ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

ResearchEvaluator · Awarded by University of California - Los Angeles · 2021 - 2026

Comprehensive Literature Review on Youth Suicidality: Disparities, Prevention Program Content, and Program Effectiveness

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Sandy Hook Promise Foundation · 2025 - 2026

North Carolina Trauma-Informed Communities (TIC) Project,

Public ServicePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Center for Child and Family Health · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Kansas · 2015 Ph.D.
University of South Carolina, Aiken · 2008 M.S.