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Scott Haden Kollins

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry
Box 3527 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2608 Erwin Road Lakeview Pavi, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Scott H. Kollins, PhD received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Duke and his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. After completing his clinical internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as Chief Intern, he joined the faculty of the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University for three years, before joining the Duke faculty in 2000. Dr. Kollins has published more than 125 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.  Over the past 10 years, his research has been supported by 6 different federal agencies, including NICHD, NIDA, NIMH, NIEHS, NINDS, and EPA, and he currently holds a mid-career K24 award from NIDA.  He has also served as PI on more than 40 industry-funded clinical trials and is a consultant to a number of pharmaceutical companies in the area of ADHD clinical psychopharmacology.  He has served as a standing member of the Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities study section and also served as an ad-hoc reviewer for 10 additional NIH study sections and 7 international granting agencies. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Attention Disorders and has reviewed for more than 50 different peer-reviewed journals. He is an elected member of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Dr. Kollins is a licensed clinical psychologist and maintains a practice through the ADHD Program’s outpatient clinic. His research interests are in the areas of psychopharmacology and the intersection of ADHD and substance abuse, particularly cigarette smoking.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

In the News


Published December 9, 2019
Harnessing the Power of Machine Learning for Earlier Autism Diagnosis
Published December 19, 2018
Exposure to Cannabis Alters Your Sperm
Published December 7, 2017
Study Suggests Digital Treatment Through a Video Game Could Improve Attention in ADHD

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Recent Publications


Assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Autistic Children.

Journal Article J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol · July 9, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present for many autistic children and is associated with increased impairments, unique treatment needs, and decreased response to autism-specific interventions. Diagnosing ADHD in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effects of initial nicotine exposure on cognition and nicotine reinforcement among non-smoking young adults with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Journal Article J Psychopharmacol · July 2025 BACKGROUND: People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) use nicotine products at higher rates than those without. Greater initial sensitivity to nicotine's cognitive effects may explain this association. AIMS: This study examined associatio ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Increasing the health equity and population-level impact of a digital therapeutic for smokers with psychiatric illness

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2027

Duke Center for ADHD in Girls/Women

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Gratis Foundation · 2021 - 2025

Duke CTSA (TL1) Year 5

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


Auburn University · 1997 Ph.D.