Jeff Driskell

Jeff Driskell is a Professor of Social Work at Salem State University's School of Social Work, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. His work bridges clinical practice, public health prevention, and intersectional approaches to mental health.

• Active faculty since 2008
• Department Chair (2015–2018)
• MSW Program Coordinator (2022–present)

Dr. Driskell's research focuses on LGBTQIA+ mental health, anxiety disorders, and program development. He integrates neuroscience into social work assessment and intervention frameworks.

His recent publications include All About Anxiety (2022), a foundational text on anxiety disorders, and studies on telemental health equity. He also explores intersectional lenses in clinical practice for marginalized communities.

• Grant to study mental health services in London and Edinburgh
• Travel grant for anxiety research in Copenhagen

Dr. Driskell has served as a TEDx speaker (2019) and delivered seminars on trauma, neuroscience, and DSM-5 transitions. He currently coordinates the MSW program and contributes to curriculum development.