The Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology investigates the interactions between the brain and the body and the importance of psychological well-being for both health and recovery from illness:

1. To develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of emotion and behavior, singly and in combination with personal and genomic characteristics, in the risk for mental and physical disorders.
2. To translate such knowledge into effective behavioral strategies that prevent disease, reduce suffering, facilitate healing, and enhance well-being, across the life span, including children, adults, and older adults.