Amanda Newhouse

Amanda Newhouse is an Assistant Professor at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the School of Medicine's Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry. She serves as the Infant and Early Childhood Clinic Director, focusing on Infant Mental Health and Maternal Care.

• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Virginia University

Her research explores:

• Behavioral health disparities in rural Appalachia
• Impact of opioid use disorder on family dynamics
• Maternal mental health during substance abuse recovery
• Rural healthcare access challenges
• Parent-child interactions in high-risk populations
• Pandemic-era mental health service delivery

Publication trends focus on substance use disorders, rural health accessibility, and family-centered interventions. Key methodologies span qualitative analysis of maternal experiences, spatial data evaluation in remote care, and public health impact assessments.