Melissa Simone

Dr. Melissa Simone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research integrates quantitative methods with community-engaged approaches to address health disparities, particularly in eating disorders and LGBTQ+ mental health. She employs ecological momentary assessment and mixed-methods designs to investigate intersectional influences on well-being.

Her work critically examines measurement inclusivity and prevention equity, with recent studies exploring how gender identity, socioeconomic status, and systemic marginalization shape mental health outcomes. A significant focus involves developing culturally responsive assessment tools and bot-detection methodologies to enhance research integrity.

Dr. Simone also investigates family communication patterns and technology-based interventions. Her publications consistently advocate for socially just research practices and clinical approaches that center marginalized voices.