Lindsay Sheehan

Lindsay Sheehan is an Assistant Professor and core faculty member in the Division of Counseling and Rehabilitation Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology's Department of Psychology. She holds certifications as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. Her roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and directing the Chicago Health Disparities Center (CHDC). She has secured grants from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for community-based research on health disparities.

Education:

• Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology
• M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
• B.A., Augustana College

Research interests focus on community-based participatory research, mental illness stigma, suicide-related disclosure, ethnic health disparities, and peer support systems. Her work emphasizes reducing disparities through interventions like strategic disclosure programs and peer navigator initiatives.

Publications span studies on suicide stigma, grief outcomes, and culturally competent mental health services. Her research frequently employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches.

Awards: While no specific named awards are listed, her PCORI funding underscores recognition for impactful community research. Grants include multi-year initiatives addressing health disparities in marginalized populations.

Labs/Teams: Directs the CHDC and collaborates with the National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment (NCSE). Engages in interdisciplinary projects involving universities like Yale and Temple. Research teams often include community stakeholders and peer navigators.