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 ResearchCriminal 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 ResearchConceptsRecurrent 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 ResearchCitizenship 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 ResearchPeer 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.BooksPeer support groups
Sells D, Barber C. (2013). Peer support groups. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (pp. 510-517). Santa-Barbara: ABC-CLIO.BooksRecovery movement
Barber C, Sells D, Raven S. (2013). Recovery movement. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (pp. 661-667). Santa-Barbara: ABC-CLIO.BooksMental health advocacy
Sells D, Barber C, Klimczak M. (2013). Mental health advocacy. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (pp. 439-445). Santa-Barbara: ABC-CLIO.Books
2011
Effectiveness of Peer Support in Reducing Readmissions of Persons With Multiple Psychiatric Hospitalizations
Sledge WH, Lawless M, Sells D, Wieland M, O'Connell MJ, Davidson L. Effectiveness of Peer Support in Reducing Readmissions of Persons With Multiple Psychiatric Hospitalizations. Psychiatric Services 2011, 62: 541-544. PMID: 21532082, DOI: 10.1176/ps.62.5.pss6205_0541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent psychiatric hospitalizationsPsychiatric hospitalizationUsual careRisk of readmissionMajor mental illnessMultiple psychiatric hospitalizationsPeer supportIndex dischargeHospital daysPeer mentorsPsychiatric hospitalMental illnessPromising interventionHospitalizationPatientsMonthsReadmissionStudy limitationsCareRehospitalizationHospitalIllnessQualitative study of high-cost patients in an urban primary care centre
Sledge WH, Wieland M, Sells D, Walden D, Holmberg C, Zhenqiu Lin, Davidson L. Qualitative study of high-cost patients in an urban primary care centre. Chronic Illness 2011, 7: 107-119. PMID: 21273219, DOI: 10.1177/1742395310388673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care patientsCare patientsCare giversUrban primary care centerResource-poor neighborhoodsPrimary care centersMultiple chronic illnessesMedical service costsHigh-cost patientsUrban clinicCare centerDoctor-patient relationshipChronic illnessExperience of illnessPatientsCost patientsPatients' accountsIllnessHealthcare systemCareRecent studiesQualitative studyMaladaptive consequencesGiversClinic
2010
Enabling or Engaging? The Role of Recovery Support Services in Addiction Recovery
Davidson L, White W, Sells D, Schmutte T, O'Connell M, Bellamy C, Rowe M. Enabling or Engaging? The Role of Recovery Support Services in Addiction Recovery. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 2010, 28: 391-416. PMID: 30880870, PMCID: PMC6419765, DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2010.511057.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Becoming expert and understanding mental illness.
Strauss J, Lawless MS, Sells D. Becoming expert and understanding mental illness. Psychiatry 2009, 72: 211-21. PMID: 19821645, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2009.72.3.211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCascading crises, resilience and social support within the onset and development of multiple chronic conditions
Sells D, Sledge WH, Wieland M, Walden D, Flanagan E, Miller R, Davidson L. Cascading crises, resilience and social support within the onset and development of multiple chronic conditions. Chronic Illness 2009, 5: 92-102. PMID: 19474232, DOI: 10.1177/1742395309104166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial supportMultiple chronic conditionsMultiple chronic illnessesAvailable social supportChronic conditionsPersonal resilienceIllness onsetChronic illnessRetrospective accountsPersonal identityPatterns of adaptationAdult responsesSemi-structured interviewsUrban primary care clinicParticipants' responsesPrimary care clinicsCare clinicsNeeds of personsSubsequent adaptationQualitative studyResilienceCascading crisesDistinct patternsSupportIllnessCitizenship, community, and recovery: A group- and peer-based intervention for persons with co-occurring disorders and criminal justice histories
Rowe M, Benedict P, Sells D, Dinzeo T, Garvin C, Schwab L, Baranoski M, & Bellamy C. (2009). Citizenship, community, and recovery: A group- and peer-based intervention for persons with co-occurring disorders and criminal justice histories. Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 4: 224-244.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Self-Efficacy and Self-Care: Missing Ingredients in Health and Healthcare among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses
Schmutte T, Flanagan E, Bedregal L, Ridgway P, Sells D, Styron T, Davidson L. Self-Efficacy and Self-Care: Missing Ingredients in Health and Healthcare among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses. Psychiatric Quarterly 2008, 80: 1-8. PMID: 19048375, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-008-9088-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious mental illnessPhysical health needsMedical careMental illnessPhysical healthHealth needsOutpatient mental health clinicSelf-management interventionsMental health clinicsMental illness diagnosisGood medical careBetter physical healthTransitional living facilitySemi-structured focus groupsHealth clinicsHealth promotionFocus groupsIllness diagnosisSelf-CareIllnessLiving facilityMost participantsCareAdultsHealth