Natasha Schvey

Natasha Schvey is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD.

Her educational background includes:

• BA (2006) in English and Psychology from Northwestern University
• MS, MPhil, and PhD (2014) in Clinical Psychology from Yale University
• Clinical Internship (2014) in Behavioral Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine

Dr. Schvey's research employs multi-method approaches focusing on:

• Weight status and eating pathology across diverse populations
• Mental health disparities among military dependents and civilians
• Intersection of stigma and health outcomes
• Developmental trajectories of eating disorders in youth

Her work bridges clinical psychology with public health implications for vulnerable populations.

As Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees academic training while maintaining active research programs. Her scholarly contributions include empirical studies, review papers, and book chapters disseminated through national academic and community presentations.