Jennifer T Amato

Jennifer T Amato serves as an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, demonstrating dual expertise in psychiatric care and pediatric health with specialized focus on child and adolescent populations.

Her research spans critical interdisciplinary domains:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Mental Health Interventions for Neurodiverse Populations
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Digital Mental Health Tools and Game-Based Therapies
• Pediatric Mental Health Innovation

Dr. Amato actively contributes to groundbreaking work through Dartmouth's play2Prevent Lab collaboration with nonprofit Proof Positive, designing evidence-based mental health games specifically for autistic youth as reported in September 2025 institutional news. This initiative represents cutting-edge translational research bridging clinical practice and digital therapeutics.

No individual scientific awards are documented in available materials, though the Geisel School recently secured a $12 million NIH COBRE grant for implementation science research that aligns with her field.

While specific advisees and direct grant funding aren't enumerated, her play2Prevent Lab involvement indicates participation in multidisciplinary teams advancing digital health interventions for vulnerable youth populations.