Marie Nebel-Schwalm

Marie Nebel-Schwalm is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University, specializing in body image issues, mental health stigma reduction, and clinical psychology. She advises NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Body Project, focusing on improving body image for women and men while addressing mental health challenges. Courses include General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Research Methods.

Her research spans anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and developmental disabilities. Notable work includes studies on family influences on eating behaviors (2024), specific phobia management (2019-2022), and quality-of-life factors for individuals with developmental disabilities (2017). Recent articles emphasize gender dynamics in body image, comorbid autism spectrum disorders, and pediatric anxiety's impact on academic performance.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising roles include NAMI and Body Project leadership. Her work integrates clinical practice with community engagement, though no lab affiliations are detailed in provided texts.