Shelley Hart

Shelley Hart is a Professor in the Psychology Department at California State University, Chico. She holds a PhD from UC Santa Barbara and specializes in school-based interventions, mental health, suicide prevention, and child/adolescent behavior. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices in education and community settings.

Education:

• PhD, UC Santa Barbara

Research Interests: Dr. Hart focuses on addressing mental health needs in schools, developing preventive interventions for at-risk youth, and studying the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Her recent work includes frameworks for suicide prevention, mindfulness-based programs, and collaborative approaches in education. She also explores behavioral health outcomes linked to trauma and resilience.

Publications Trends: Her 2018–2023 articles highlight a focus on school-based mental health systems, youth resilience, and innovative interventions. Key themes include crisis response post-disaster (e.g., Camp Fire), mindfulness practices in children, and validating scales for behavioral assessment.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her research likely involves institutional and collaborative funding given her focus on applied interventions. No advisee names are provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but her work aligns with the university’s Psychology Department initiatives in community-based programming and school psychology.