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Dr. Janell Mensinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and School Psychology at Nova Southeastern University, where she serves as full-time faculty. A Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED), her work critically examines eating disorders through trauma-informed and weight-inclusive frameworks while advancing health equity for marginalized populations.
Her academic foundation includes:
- B.A. from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- M.A. from City University of New York, Graduate Center
- Ph.D. from City University of New York, Graduate Center
- Post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Mensinger's research program dismantles weight stigma in clinical practice while developing innovative interventions like HRV biofeedback for healthcare provider resilience. Her current pandemic-focused study addresses critical occupational stressors through physiological self-regulation techniques, reflecting her commitment to practical, equity-centered solutions in high-stakes medical environments.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED)
Media features highlight her scholarship, including analysis of the failed 'war on obesity' paradigm and podcast discussions of her biofeedback research. As an active investigator, she secures funding for clinically relevant projects while mentoring psychology students in evidence-based, stigma-reducing approaches to eating disorder treatment.
Though no formal lab structure is specified, her research initiatives form a cohesive program addressing systemic barriers in eating disorder care and provider well-being through rigorous clinical science and community-engaged methodology.
