Ellen L. Poleshuck

Ellen L. Poleshuck, Ph.D., is a Professor in both the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's School of Medicine and Dentistry. She holds the academic leadership role of Chief of the Division of Collaborative Care and Wellness and directs the Program for Mental Health and Gender Wellness in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a licensed clinical psychologist and certified marriage/family therapist, her career bridges mental health integration in women's health contexts.

Dr. Poleshuck's research concentrates on

• Developing integrated behavioral interventions for depression in obstetric/gynecologic patients
• Addressing co-occurring conditions like chronic pain, intimate partner violence, and social needs
• Implementing sustainable care models for low-income populations
• Examining healthcare cost savings through community health worker programs

Her publication record reveals thematic consistency in

• Perinatal mental health (2014-2025)
• Chronic pain-depression comorbidity (2005-2024)
• Health disparities in pain treatment (2025)
• Primary care behavioral health integration (2010-2022)
• Implementation science for depression prevention (2018-2025)

Scientific recognition includes

• Susan McDaniel Collaborative Care Award (2020)
• Collier Junior Investigator Awards (2005-2006)
• Mentorship programs at University of Rochester (2013-2015)
• NIH K23 grant (MH079347) for mental health research