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David Sells, PhD

Associate Research Scientist in Psychiatry
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About

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Associate Research Scientist in Psychiatry

Appointments

  • Psychiatry

    Associate Research Scientist
    Primary

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Fellow
Yale University and NIH (2003)
PhD
Northern Illinois University (2001)
Predoctoral Fellow
Yale University (2001)
MA
Northern Illinois University (1997)
BA
University of Massachusetts, History (1990)

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Psychological Phenomena

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of David Sells's published research.

Publications

2021

  • Group drumming for incarcerated men may improve community reintegration: a mixed methods pilot study
    Rojiani, R., Junn, A., Wood, M., Gordon, K. L., & Sells, D. (2021). Group drumming for incarcerated men may improve community reintegration: a mixed methods pilot study. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 1-22. doi:10.1007/s11292-021-09460-3
    Peer-Reviewed Original Research

2020

  • Peer-mentored community reentry reduces recidivism
    Sells, D., Curtis, A., Abdur-Raheem, J., Klimczak, M., Barber, C., Meaden, C., . . . Emigh-Guy, M. (2020). Peer-mentored community reentry reduces recidivism. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 47(4), 437-456. doi:10.1177/0093854820901562
    Peer-Reviewed Original Research

2019

  • The Connection's approach: A model for integrating criminal justice, mental health, and other social services in the U.S. state of Connecticut
    Lee B, Sells D, Hasson J, Klimczak M, Barber C. The Connection's approach: A model for integrating criminal justice, mental health, and other social services in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Aggression And Violent Behavior 2019, 47: 240-244. DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2019.02.001.
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
  • The Connection’s approach: a model for integrating criminal justice, mental health, and other social services in the U.S. state of Connecticut
    Lee BX, Sells D, Hasson J., Klimczak M, & Barber C. (2019). The Connection’s approach: a model for integrating criminal justice, mental health, and other social services in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 47, 240-244. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2019.02.001
    Peer-Reviewed Original Research

2018

2014

  • Pushing, patience, and persistence: Peer providers’ perspectives on supportive relationships
    Mourra S, Sledge WS, Sells D, Lawless M, Davidson L. (2014). Pushing, patience, and persistence: Peer providers’ perspectives on supportive relationships. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 17, 307-328.
    Peer-Reviewed Original Research

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

  • activity

    Peer-Based Residential Engagement

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    International Recovery Research Group

  • activity

    International Recovery Research Group

Honors

  • honor

    National Research Service (T32) Award in Co-Occurring Disorders

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