Julia Carmody

Julia Carmody is an Instructor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Psychologist at the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She holds clinical affiliations at Boston Children's Hospital locations in Boston and Lexington, Massachusetts. Her expertise spans pediatric behavioral health, with a focus on eating disorders, anxiety, and adherence to medical treatments in chronic illnesses.

Dr. Carmody completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Florida, followed by residency and fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her clinical work integrates psychological assessment with multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders.

Her research emphasizes behavioral interventions for pediatric populations, particularly in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), adherence to medical therapies, and the impact of chronic illnesses on mental health. Notable contributions include developing standardized inpatient pathways for ARFID and evaluating digital tools to enhance self-management in asthma and migraine.

Her publications highlight themes such as caregiver-youth agreement in ARFID assessment, barriers to pediatric CPAP adherence, and pandemic-related disruptions in pediatric adherence. She has systematically analyzed adherence outcomes, psychometric validation of assessment tools, and educational interventions for inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Carmody’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in pediatric behavioral healthcare through evidence-based strategies and healthcare innovation.