جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lauren McAllisterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Emotional Expression
• Reflexivity
• Safe Spaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauren McAllister is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Northampton's School of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, serving as Programme Lead for the MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) programme which achieved 100% satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. With over a decade of university experience, she has collaborated with organizations including Northamptonshire Police and maintains active programme communication through dedicated blog, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Educational background: MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Northampton (2012) PhD in Firefighter Emotional Experiences (2020) Her research explores how feelings and felt spaces impact management of difficult experiences, with core foci on emotional expression in high-stress occupations (military/firefighters), reflexivity in research methodology, and creation of safe educational environments. She employs creative participatory methods with children/young people and investigates autism spectrum experiences and online parenting practices ('sharenting') through the Networking Families research group. Publication analysis reveals a clear trajectory from occupational emotional studies (2013-2018) toward educational applications (2021), particularly in developing pedagogical toolkits for teaching sensitive topics. Recent work emphasizes accessible youth engagement through innovative methodologies while maintaining theoretical rigor in reflexivity and emotional processing. Dr. McAllister supervises dissertations on diverse topics including autism in women, sibling caregiving, selective mutism, and pandemic impacts on youth belonging. She secured University Institute for Learning and Teaching funding (2019-2021) for her 'safe online teaching spaces' project with Ward and Young, which directly informs her pedagogical toolkit development. She co-founded the cross-university Networking Families research group, organized the 2015 Psychology of Emotion and Feeling student conference, and has two media contributions: 'Fostering a sense of safety in higher education' (2023) and analysis of 'Queer Eye' gender dynamics (2018).

Paschale McCarthyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Multicultural Psychology
• Social Anxiety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paschale McCarthy is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology, Health and Gender department at the American University of Paris (AUP), where she has been since 2005. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Paris VII-Denis Diderot, alongside multiple Master's degrees from Trinity College Dublin and Paris VII. Her research focuses on identity formation in multicultural contexts and the impact of anxiety on self-construction, particularly in bilingual children. She has published extensively on selective mutism, including a 2013 book titled "Le mutisme sélectif chez les enfants bilingues: un silence éloquent" . As a practising clinical psychologist, McCarthy integrates clinical practice with academic research, addressing issues like social anxiety and selective mutism. She has taught courses such as Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Abnormal & Clinical Psychology at AUP, as well as at institutions like Paris V and Paris VII.

Elouise Ashwinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Developmental Language Disorder
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Stammering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elouise Ashwin is a Lecturer in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences University. She joined the institution in 2023 and secured a permanent faculty position in November 2023. Her clinical background includes over a decade of experience in NHS paediatric speech and language therapy in Dorset, alongside part-time work in mainstream schools and specialist educational provisions. She maintains a part-time clinical role within the NHS. Education: BSc Speech and Language Therapy, City University, London (2009) Licensed Talkboost Trainer (2016) Licensed ELKLAN Tutor (2022) Research Interests: Elouise focuses on vocabulary's role in children's language development and supporting schools in implementing targeted language intervention groups. Her current pilot project (2022–2023) evaluates a support schedule for primary school language intervention programs in Dorset. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Professional Affiliations: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered Speech and Language Therapist Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Practice and Innovation: Founded an independent practice (2014) contracting with Poole schools. Active in developing evidence-based interventions for developmental disorders.

Melissa Mecadon-Mannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• School Counseling
• Crisis and Trauma Counseling
• Cultural and Social Justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Melissa Mecadon-Mann is an Assistant Professor at the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University. Her work bridges K-12 education advocacy , trauma-informed counseling , and social-emotional learning through music . She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University, alongside degrees in music education (BM, Millikin University) and professional counseling (MAED, University of West Georgia). Her research focuses on Cultural competence and social justice in counseling Professional identity development for counselors Interventions for selective mutism and religious trauma Dr. Mecadon-Mann serves as Secretary Media Coordinator for the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) and has certifications as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) , Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) , and Certified School Counselor (Georgia) .

• Selective Mutism
• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gino Hipolito is a DPhil Candidate and NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Experimental Psychology. He is affiliated with Wolfson College and the TOPIC Research Group. With an 18-year clinical background as a speech and language therapist specializing in pediatrics, his research focuses on adapting online interventions for children with selective mutism (SM), aiming to improve treatment accessibility. His DPhil, supervised by Professors Cathy Creswell and Kate Nation, is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Education: BA, MSLP (details not specified). Research Interests: Selective mutism, online intervention development, pediatric mental health, and interdisciplinary care strategies. His work addresses barriers to SM treatment access through therapist-led digital programs. Advising & Grants: Supervised by leading figures in clinical psychology; funded by NIHR. No formal advisees listed. Labs/Teams: Member of the TOPIC Research Group, contributing to translational mental health research.

Natasha Riardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Clinical Psychology
• Childhood Anxiety Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natasha Riard is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Clinic Manager at the Singapore campus of James Cook University since July 2021. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) from James Cook University (2010-2013), a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University (2008-2009), and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Communications) from Monash University (2005-2007). With over 10 years of clinical experience, she previously worked as a Senior Psychologist at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and a consultant for KidSTART. Her expertise spans diagnosis and intervention for childhood disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. She emphasizes early intervention, parent education, and attachment-focused approaches. Natasha’s research focuses on childhood anxiety disorders (e.g., Selective Mutism), parent-based interventions, and neurodevelopmental conditions. She led a project with Yale Child Study Center evaluating parent programs for preschool anxiety and co-authored a Selective Mutism Treatment Manual. She also contributed to studies on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including sleep patterns and screen time effects. Her current roles include managing JCU’s Psychology Clinic, supervising clinical interns, and overseeing clinical training. She collaborates with institutions like Temasek Foundation on youth mental health initiatives.

• Child Psychiatry
• Adolescent Psychiatry
• Family Therapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Terhi Luntamo is a Senior Researcher at the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Finland. She is also a Docent in child psychiatry and holds an MD with specialization in child psychiatry, along with a PhD. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research in child and adolescent mental health. Her research focuses on intervention development and epidemiological studies in child psychiatry. Key areas include digitalized, low-threshold treatments—particularly internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with telephone support—for childhood anxiety. She also investigates population-level risk factors for psychiatric disorders, such as birth outcomes, preterm birth, delivery methods, and parental characteristics. Her studies often use nationwide register data or randomized controlled trial (RCT) designs, contributing to evidence-based practices in preventive child mental health. The recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong trend toward digital mental health interventions , anxiety disorder epidemiology , and perinatal influences on mental health . Her work spans clinical trials, feasibility studies, and systematic reviews, often with a public health and economic evaluation angle. Collaborations with leading researchers like Andre Sourander are frequent, indicating integration within a major research group. Scientific Contributions: Multiple RCTs and population-based studies on internet-based CBT for child anxiety Register-based epidemiological research on anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders Systematic review on economic evidence of preventive interventions Studies on perinatal and familial risk factors for mental disorders She teaches medical students and residents in child psychiatry, contributing to clinical training. While no formal advisees are listed, she likely mentors junior researchers through collaborative projects. Her work does not mention specific grants, but the scale of register-based and RCT research implies significant funding support. She is active in a research team focused on child psychiatric epidemiology and digital interventions, suggesting involvement in larger collaborative programs.

• Selective Mutism
• Neurocognitive Development
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikki Nibbering is a PhD Candidate at Leiden University , affiliated with the Department of Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences under Prof. Maretha de Jonge, Prof. Hanna Swaab, and Dr. Sophie van Rijn. She also works as an independent researcher at the Research Consultancy Center in the Radiology department of the Leiden University Medical Center . Education BA in Psychology (2014, Leiden University) Research MA in Clinical & Health Psychology (2016, Leiden University) Her research focuses on neurocognitive and biological mechanisms underlying selective mutism , aiming to enhance understanding of self-regulation in affected children. She has contributed to studies like the SamenUniek longitudinal twin-study and integrates open science principles in her work. Nikki’s 2023 publication in the Journal of Communication Disorders explores computer-mediated communication in adolescents with selective mutism, highlighting intersections between neurocognitive development, behavioral psychology, and digital interaction. Her projects also involve collaborations across clinical neuroscience and educational psychology.

• Developmental Disorders
• Neurocognition
• Self-Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Spruijt is a postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University 's Institute of Education and Child Studies, affiliated with the Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences department under the Social and Behavioural Sciences faculty. She also serves as a senior researcher at Yulius Academy's Educational Expertise Center. Education: PhD in Education and Child Studies (2019), Research Master in Developmental Psychopathology (2012), and Bachelor in Brain and Cognition. Her research focuses on how parent-child interaction influences neurocognitive functioning in school-aged children, particularly attentional control, executive functioning, and social cognition. She evaluated interventions to improve parent-child dynamics through the Curious Minds Program , funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Recent publications highlight her work on Selective Mutism and its overlap with autism, aiming to bridge clinical practice and educational applications. She collaborates with institutions like Yulius Academy and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), with expertise in neuropsychological diagnostics and developmental disorders.

Christy A. Mulliganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• School to Prison Pipeline
• Sexually Harmful Youth
• Social-Emotional Learning Programs
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christy A. Mulligan serves as Assistant Professor in the School Psychology program at Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, following prior appointments at Long Island University-Brooklyn and Pennsylvania school districts. Her clinical-academic career bridges school-based practice with scholarly research in high-impact areas affecting vulnerable youth. Her educational foundation includes: PsyD in School Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012) M.S. in Psychology, Eastern University (2000) Dr. Mulligan's research program targets critical systemic issues including the School to Prison Pipeline and Sexually Harmful Youth, while developing practical solutions through Social-Emotional Learning Programs and Cognitive Behavior Therapy adaptations. Her work demonstrates consistent innovation in assessment methodology, particularly Remote Assessment protocols validated during the pandemic, and specialized interventions for Selective Mutism with distinct subtypes. Recent scholarship shows strong emphasis on digital mental health solutions, examining both risks (sexualized social media behaviors) and opportunities (avatar-based SEL systems). Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals strategic focus on translating clinical research into school-ready frameworks. Key trends include technology integration for accessibility (remote assessment tools, avatar interventions), refinement of CBT for specific populations (selective mutism subtypes, sexually harmful youth), and addressing systemic inequities through the school-to-prison pipeline lens. Her handbook publications establish foundational frameworks while journal articles target immediate practitioner needs. Her professional recognition includes: David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (LIU Brooklyn, 2017) Orton-Gillingham Reading Approach certifications (2016, 2018) Dr. Mulligan actively mentors doctoral candidates across multiple institutions while teaching advanced seminars on psychoeducational interventions and dissertation development. Her NYASP leadership roles and international collaborations in Mexico provide continuous feedback loops between research and practice. Current projects focus on digital behavioral health tools and anxiety interventions for post-pandemic educational environments, with recent presentations at NASP conventions demonstrating ongoing scholarly productivity.