Holly E. R. Morrell
استاد · Substance Use (Tobacco and E-cigarettes)
Loma Linda Universityمعرفی
Holly E. R. Morrell is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loma Linda University, specializing in behavioral health research with emphasis on substance use disorders, gaming addiction, and mental health interventions for vulnerable populations including autistic youth and their families. Her work integrates advanced statistical methodologies to address complex public health challenges.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, Texas Tech University (2007)
- MA in Psychology, Texas Tech University (2004)
Research Focus: Dr. Morrell's expertise spans combustible and e-cigarette use dynamics, video game addiction measurement (including ICD-11 Gaming Disorder validation), and sleep disorders in gaming populations. She develops and tests evidence-based interventions such as mindfulness programs for autistic families and text-based DBT skills training (TextSavvy project), frequently employing multivariate analysis to uncover nuanced relationships between psychological, behavioral, and physiological factors.
Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates three dominant trajectories: (1) Autism-focused family interventions comparing virtual and in-person delivery for stress reduction, (2) Gaming disorder measurement and correlates including international sleep studies, and (3) Substance use research examining psychological vulnerabilities and demographic moderators. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, nursing, and public health with strong emphasis on implementation science and health disparities.
Professional Credentials:
- Licensed Psychologist, State of California (PSY26774)
- Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
- Golden Key National Honor Society
Collaborative Research: Dr. Morrell maintains active partnerships across Loma Linda University departments, particularly with nursing faculty on trauma responses and with autism researchers on projects like STEPS (Stress-Reduction Interventions for Parents of Preschoolers with ASD). Her conference presentations at ABCT, APA, and INSAR highlight translational work moving from psychometric validation to real-world intervention implementation.
