معرفی
Sheila E. Crowell is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology at the University of Utah's Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on developmental psychopathology, particularly emotion dysregulation, self-injury, and suicide prevention across the lifespan. She co-directs an NIMH-funded study on prenatal emotion dysregulation and epigenetic effects on children. Her work integrates biopsychosocial frameworks to study vulnerable populations, including those with trauma, substance use, and personality disorders.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Washington (Child Clinical Psychology, 2009)
- M.A., UCLA (Applied Linguistics, 2002)
- B.A., Boise State University (Spanish, 1999)
Research Interests:
Dr. Crowell examines emotion dysregulation, developmental pathways of psychopathology, perinatal mental health, and intervention strategies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her lab studies biological and contextual factors (e.g., psychophysiology, genetics) influencing risk and resilience in high-stress populations.
Grants & Collaborations:
Her current projects include NIH-funded studies on perinatal stress, prenatal opioid exposure, and neonatal outcomes. She leads interdisciplinary teams in Utah and collaborates nationally on developmental psychopathology and translational research.
Labs & Teams:
Her research is housed in the Psychophysiology, Emotions, and Behavior across the Lifespan (PEBL) Lab at the University of Utah. She mentors students in clinical science, emphasizing translational research and advocacy for marginalized communities.
