David Sells, PhD
Associate Research Scientist in PsychiatryDownloadHi-Res Photo
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Associate Research Scientist in Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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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
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Medical Research Interests
Psychological Phenomena
ORCID
0000-0002-8110-114X
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of David Sells's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of David Sells's research output by year.
Larry Davidson, PhD
Charles Barber, MFA
Jacob Tebes, PhD, BS
Michael Rowe, PhD
Rebecca Miller, PhD
Thomas Styron, PhD
44Publications
1,562Citations
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/s11292-021-09460-3Peer-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:10.1177/0093854820901562Peer-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 Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsCriminal justiceHuman service agenciesSocial support servicesSocial servicesService agenciesSocial challengesSimilar agenciesSocietal problemsMost agenciesSupport servicesU.S. statesAgenciesJusticeDisadvantaged populationsMental healthLittle concernHuman approachServicesNeediestBasic levelConnectionU.S.ArticleHealthConnecticutThe 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.2019.02.001Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Outcomes of a Peer Mentor Intervention for Persons With Recurrent Psychiatric Hospitalization
O'Connell MJ, Sledge WH, Staeheli M, Sells D, Costa M, Wieland M, Davidson L. Outcomes of a Peer Mentor Intervention for Persons With Recurrent Psychiatric Hospitalization. Psychiatric Services 2018, 69: 760-767. PMID: 29656708, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsRecurrent psychiatric hospitalizationsStandard careSerious mental illnessPsychiatric hospitalizationPsychiatric symptomsMental illnessSubstance usePeer-mentoring interventionBehavioral health careIndex hospitalizationHospital dischargeEmergency departmentMood disordersHospitalizationMentor interventionPsychosocial functioningCareMentorship interventionHealth careGreater reductionIllnessSymptomsGreater improvementTrialsMonthsConnecting criminal justice, mental health, and family support for better delivery of human services
Lee BX, Sells D, Klimczak M, Barber C, DeMatteis-Lepore L. Connecting criminal justice, mental health, and family support for better delivery of human services. International Journal Of Public Health 2018, 63: 897-898. PMID: 29520433, DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1080-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricCitizenship programs for persons with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders: Mechanisms of action and clinical implications
Rakfeldt, J., Rowe, M., & Sells, D. (2018). Citizenship programs for persons with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders: Mechanisms of action and clinical implications. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 21(1-2), 1-15.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Pushing, Patience, and Persistence: Peer Providers' Perspectives on Supportive Relationships
Mourra S, Sledge W, Sells D, Lawless M, Davidson L. Pushing, Patience, and Persistence: Peer Providers' Perspectives on Supportive Relationships. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2014, 17: 307-328. DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2014.967601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsPeer staffSupport providersPeer support providersSupportive relationshipsPeer supportClients' strugglesInevitable setbacksMultiple inpatient admissionsVicarious traumaQualitative studyStaff relationshipsMutual identificationSuch experiencesStruggleProvider perspectivesInterviewsData analytic strategiesPersonal natureParticipants' interestAnalytic strategiesPerspectivePeer supportersStaffOwn feelingsExperiencePushing, 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
2013
Homelessness and mental illness
Sells D, Barber C. (2013). Homelessness and mental illness. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (pp. 322-329). Santa-Barbara: ABC-CLIO.Books
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Activities
activity Peer-Based Residential Engagement
01/01/2009 - PresentResearchDetailsMarseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FranceAbstract/SynopsisResearch Consultant
activity International Recovery Research Group
01/01/2005 - PresentResearchDetailsStockholm, SwedenAbstract/SynopsisInvestigator
activity International Recovery Research Group
01/01/2004 - PresentResearchDetailsPalmanova, Friuli Venezia Giulia, ItalyAbstract/SynopsisInvestigator
Honors
honor National Research Service (T32) Award in Co-Occurring Disorders
01/01/2001National AwardNational Institute on Drug AbuseDetailsUnited States
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