Ishita S. Arora, PhD
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Associate Research Scientist (General Medicine)
Biography
Dr. Ishita Sunita Arora is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University's Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arora is a clinical and community psychologist who has worked with underserved and marginalized populations in the resource-limited settings of the United States and South Asia. Dr. Arora's research focuses on advancing women’s and maternal health, promoting girl empowerment, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting mental healthcare access among historically minoritized communities. Dr. Arora has expertise in community-partnered research, program development, program evaluation, implementation science, leadership development, violence prevention, and mental healthcare intervention science and practice in academic medicine, community-led organizations, and not-for-profit organizations. Dr. Arora completed her predoctoral fellowship at Yale University’s Department of Psychiatry - The Consultation Center (TCC) and Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC). Dr. Arora earned her Ph.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Liberal Studies and Leadership from Ashoka University, India. In India, she has worked as a therapist for street children and unhoused families for the not-for-profit organization Salaam Baalak Trust.
Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Associate in Clinical and Community Psychology
- Yale University School of Medicine (2024)
- Predoctoral Fellow in Clinical and Community Psychology
- Yale University School of Medicine (2022)
- PhD
- University of Maryland, Human Services Psychology (2022)
- MALS
- Ashoka University, Psychology (2016)
- Young India Fellow
- Young India Fellowship, Ashoka University (2015)
Research
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Public Health Interests
Publications
2024
Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: A Framework for Prevention Science Program Development
Crusto, C. A., Hooper, L. M., Arora, I. S. (2024). Preventing sexual harassment in higher education: A framework for prevention science program development. Journal of Prevention. DOI: 10.1007/s10935-024-00780-4Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsA prospective study of sexual risk patterns associated with delinquency and justice involvement among child welfare system-involved male adolescents in the United States.
Grant N, Merrin GJ, April K, April-Sandars A, Arora I, Gordon D. A prospective study of sexual risk patterns associated with delinquency and justice involvement among child welfare system-involved male adolescents in the United States. Perspect Sex Reprod Health 2024, 56: 30-40. PMID: 38439212, DOI: 10.1111/psrh.12255.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
The effectiveness, acceptability, and sustainability of a 4-week DBT-informed group therapy in increasing psychological resilience for college students with mental health issues.
Lee S, Arora IS. The effectiveness, acceptability, and sustainability of a 4-week DBT-informed group therapy in increasing psychological resilience for college students with mental health issues. J Clin Psychol 2023 PMID: 36920177, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23509.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity American Journal of Community Psychology
Peer Review Groups and Grant Study SectionsCo-Ad Hoc ReviewerDetails07/01/2021 - Presentactivity Society for Community Research and Action
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails08/01/2019 - Presentactivity American Psychological Association
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails2016 - Presentactivity Yale Postdoc Association - Advocacy Committee
Public ServiceCoordinatorDetails01/02/2023 - 01/01/2024
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New Haven, CT 06519
United States