Marissa Beal

Marissa Beal, DO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her research focuses on integrating psychiatric care across diverse clinical contexts including reproductive health, oncology rehabilitation, and burn survivor mental health. She actively explores physical activity programs for cancer survivors, perinatal cannabis use implications, and ethical challenges in medical decision-making.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Research collaborations span topics like organizational leadership in healthcare programs and differential diagnostic frameworks for trauma patients.

Key contributions include peer-reviewed articles on contraceptive services' psychiatric role, burn unit mental health assessment protocols, and ethical surgical interventions. While no formal student advisees are listed, her work interfaces with multidisciplinary teams in clinical and public health settings.