Christy Olezeski, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
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Selected Publications
- Assessment of Transgender/Gender-Expansive Accessibility in Inpatient Pediatric Mental Health FacilitiesHalloran J, Szilagyi N, Stevens J, Olezeski C. Assessment of Transgender/Gender-Expansive Accessibility in Inpatient Pediatric Mental Health Facilities. Transgender Health 2023, 8: 457-466. PMID: 37810937, PMCID: PMC10551763, DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2021.0124.
- Incarcerated While TransgenderCampbell W, Miller S, Boyd S, Farmer D, Olezeski C. Incarcerated While Transgender. 2023, 189-215. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-37480-7_10.
- Combating Scientific Disinformation on Gender-Affirming Care.McNamara M, Abdul-Latif H, Boulware S, Kamody R, Kuper L, Olezeski C, Szilagyi N, Alstott A. Combating Scientific Disinformation on Gender-Affirming Care. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37605864, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060943.
- Reproductive and Fertility Knowledge and Attitudes Among Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth: A Replication and ExtensionHalloran J, Smidt A, Morrison A, Cron J, Kallen A, Olezeski C. Reproductive and Fertility Knowledge and Attitudes Among Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth: A Replication and Extension. Transgender Health 2023, 8: 328-336. PMID: 37525841, PMCID: PMC10387155, DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2021.0080.
- Understanding and Addressing Disinformation in Gender-Affirming Health Care BansMeade N, Lepore C, Olezeski C, McNamara M. Understanding and Addressing Disinformation in Gender-Affirming Health Care Bans. Transgender Health 2023 DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2022.0198.
- Collaborating with transgender youth to educate healthcare trainees and professionals: randomized controlled trial of a didactic enhanced by brief videosMartin A, Celentano J, Olezeski C, Halloran J, Penque B, Aguilar J, Amsalem D. Collaborating with transgender youth to educate healthcare trainees and professionals: randomized controlled trial of a didactic enhanced by brief videos. BMC Public Health 2022, 22: 2427. PMID: 36572857, PMCID: PMC9791767, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14791-5.
- Childhood Exposure to Aggressive Parenting and Trait Anxiety during Emerging Adulthood: Moderating Role of Autonomic Nervous System ActivityChong L, Senich K, Olezeski C, Rabkin A, Gordis E. Childhood Exposure to Aggressive Parenting and Trait Anxiety during Emerging Adulthood: Moderating Role of Autonomic Nervous System Activity. Journal Of Family Violence 2022, 38: 1499-1508. DOI: 10.1007/s10896-022-00460-z.
- 12.3 Beyond the Consent Form: Case Presentation and DiscussionKim H, Szilagyi N, Henin A, Noyola N, Olezeski C. 12.3 Beyond the Consent Form: Case Presentation and Discussion. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2022, 61: s18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.07.080.
- How Is Everyone Doing? Baseline Psychological Distress and Adaptive Functioning Among Transgender, Nonbinary, and Cis Youth Presenting for Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric ServicesChilds AW, Kaufman CC, Olezeski CL. How Is Everyone Doing? Baseline Psychological Distress and Adaptive Functioning Among Transgender, Nonbinary, and Cis Youth Presenting for Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric Services. Psychological Services 2022, 19: 541-550. PMID: 34292007, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000573.
- Scientific Misinformation and Gender Affirming Care: Tools for Providers on the Front LinesMcNamara M, Lepore C, Alstott A, Kamody R, Kuper L, Szilagyi N, Boulware S, Olezeski C. Scientific Misinformation and Gender Affirming Care: Tools for Providers on the Front Lines. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2022, 71: 251-253. PMID: 35787819, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.06.008.
- Spirituality, Religion and Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Affirmative Care with Youth and Families: Guidelines and RecommendationsKaufman C, Mohr O, Olezeski C. Spirituality, Religion and Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Affirmative Care with Youth and Families: Guidelines and Recommendations. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2022, 30: 318-329. PMID: 35708877, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09892-7.
- Emergency Department Use by Children and Youth with Mental Health Conditions: A Health Equity AgendaHoge MA, Vanderploeg J, Paris M, Lang JM, Olezeski C. Emergency Department Use by Children and Youth with Mental Health Conditions: A Health Equity Agenda. Community Mental Health Journal 2022, 58: 1225-1239. PMID: 35038073, PMCID: PMC8762987, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-022-00937-7.
- Therapy Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Their CaregiversPrice M, Bokhour E, Hollinsaid N, Kaufman G, Sheridan M, Olezeski C. Therapy Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Their Caregivers. Evidence-Based Practice In Child And Adolescent Mental Health 2021, 7: 230-244. DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2021.1981177.
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth’s Experiences of Gender-Related AdversityPrice M, Hollinsaid N, Bokhour E, Johnston C, Skov H, Kaufman G, Sheridan M, Olezeski C. Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth’s Experiences of Gender-Related Adversity. Child And Adolescent Social Work Journal 2021, 40: 361-380. DOI: 10.1007/s10560-021-00785-6.
- Motivational Interviewing to Navigate Ethical Considerations for Youth Facing Stigma in Health Care SettingsMulchan S, Signore A, Reiss M, Olezeski C, Santos M. Motivational Interviewing to Navigate Ethical Considerations for Youth Facing Stigma in Health Care Settings. Journal Of Health Service Psychology 2021, 47: 129-136. DOI: 10.1007/s42843-021-00043-4.
- Optimizing Medical-Legal Partnerships in Pediatric Psychology to Reduce Health DisparitiesKamody RC, Kamody ES, Rosenthal A, Olezeski CL. Optimizing Medical-Legal Partnerships in Pediatric Psychology to Reduce Health Disparities. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2021, 47: 69-74. PMID: 34313766, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsab076.
- Ethical considerations in working with a transgender youth with osteogenesis imperfecta.Olezeski C, Patel A. Ethical considerations in working with a transgender youth with osteogenesis imperfecta. Clinical Practice In Pediatric Psychology 2021, 9: 96-106. DOI: 10.1037/cpp0000329.
- Challenges in Providing Care for Parents of Transgender Youth during the Coronavirus PandemicSzilagyi N, Olezeski C. Challenges in Providing Care for Parents of Transgender Youth during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Smith College Studies In Social Work 2021, 91: 85-114. DOI: 10.1080/00377317.2021.1878083.
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth’s Experiences of Gender-Related AdversityPrice, M.A., Hollinsaid, N.L., Bokhour, E.J. et al. Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth’s Experiences of Gender-Related Adversity. Child Adolesc Soc Work J (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-021-00785-6
- Therapy Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Their CaregiversMaggi A. Price, Emma J. Bokhour, Nathan L. Hollinsaid, Gabrielle W. Kaufman, McKenzie E. Sheridan & Christy L. Olezeski (2021) Therapy Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Their Caregivers, Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2021.1981177
- Assessing gender in young children: Constructs and considerations.Olezeski C, Pariseau E, Bamatter W, Tishelman A. Assessing gender in young children: Constructs and considerations. Psychology Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Diversity 2020, 7: 293-303. DOI: 10.1037/sgd0000381.
- Parents Matter: Considering Evidence-Based Relationship Variables Within Families When Working With Gender Expansive YouthOlezeski C, Kamody R. Parents Matter: Considering Evidence-Based Relationship Variables Within Families When Working With Gender Expansive Youth. Practice Innovations 2020, 5: 218-229. DOI: 10.1037/pri0000131.
- A Pilot Study to Assess Attitudes Toward Future Fertility and Parenthood in Transgender and Gender Expansive AdolescentsMorrison A, Olezeski C, Cron J, Kallen A. A Pilot Study to Assess Attitudes Toward Future Fertility and Parenthood in Transgender and Gender Expansive Adolescents. Transgender Health 2020, 5: 129-137. DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2019.0075.
- Disordered Eating Among Trans-Masculine Youth: Considerations Through a Developmental LensKamody RC, Yonkers K, Pluhar EI, Olezeski CL. Disordered Eating Among Trans-Masculine Youth: Considerations Through a Developmental Lens. LGBT Health 2020, 7: 170-173. PMID: 32380892, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2019.0354.
- Minority Stress and the Impact of AcceptanceOlezeski C, Bamatter W. Minority Stress and the Impact of Acceptance. 2020, 63-79. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38909-3_5.
- A Pilot Study to Assess Attitudes Toward Future Fertility and Parenthood in Transgender and Gender Expansive AdolescentsMorrison A, Olezeski CL, Cron J, Kallen A. A Pilot Study to Assess Attitudes Toward Future Fertility and Parenthood in Transgender and Gender Expansive Adolescents. Transgender Health. 2020, 5(2), 129-137.
- Assessing Gender in Young Children: Constructs and Considerations.Olezeski, C. L., Pariseau, E. M., Bamatter, W. P., & Tishelman, A. C. (2020). Assessing gender in young children: Constructs and considerations. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 7(3), 293–303. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000381
- Ethical Considerations in Working with a Transgender Youth with Osteogenesis ImperfectaOlezeski, C. L., & Patel, A. D. (2020). Ethical considerations in working with a transgender youth with osteogenesis imperfecta. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000329
- Psychologists as Educators: Creating Change in Community Mental HealthPonce A, Carr E, Miller R, Olezeski C, Silva M. Psychologists as Educators: Creating Change in Community Mental Health. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2019, 50: 427-433. DOI: 10.1037/pro0000253.
- Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Emerging Adults Exposed to Complex TraumaPrice M, Arditi R, Olezeski C, McMahon T. Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Emerging Adults Exposed to Complex Trauma. Evidence-Based Practice In Child And Adolescent Mental Health 2019, 4: 273-295. DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2019.1618225.
- Aron Janssen Scott Leibowitz Affirmative Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: A Clinical Guide 2018 Springer Cham, SwitzerlandOlezeski C. Aron Janssen Scott Leibowitz Affirmative Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: A Clinical Guide 2018 Springer Cham, Switzerland. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2019, 58: 640-642. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.04.012.
- A Developmental Perspective on Victimization Faced by Gender Nonconforming YouthPrice M, Olezeski C, McMahon T, Hill N. A Developmental Perspective on Victimization Faced by Gender Nonconforming Youth. 2019, 447-461. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12228-7_25.
- Psychological assessment and treatment of emerging adults exposed to complex traumaPrice M, Arditi R, Olezeski CL, McMahon TJ. Psychological assessment and treatment of emerging adults exposed to complex trauma. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2019, 4(3): 273-295.
- Psychologists as Educators: Creating Change in Community Mental HealthPonce AN, Carr ER, Miller RA, Olezeski CL, Silva MA. Psychologists as Educators: Creating Change in Community Mental Health. Professional Psychology, Research & Practice. 2019, 50(6): 427-433.
- 19. Forensic-Ethics Challenges in the Psychiatric Treatment of ChildrenMcMahon T, Olezeski C. 19. Forensic-Ethics Challenges in the Psychiatric Treatment of Children. 2018, 304-323. DOI: 10.7312/grif18330-020.
- 20. Forensic Ethics and Clinical Collaborations Across Medical SpecialtiesOlezeski C, McMahon T. 20. Forensic Ethics and Clinical Collaborations Across Medical Specialties. 2018, 324-336. DOI: 10.7312/grif18330-021.
- Fertility Knowledge and Preferences Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming AdolescentsAlphonso A, Olezeski C, Kallen A, Cron J. Fertility Knowledge and Preferences Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Adolescents. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2018, 31: 185. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2018.02.063.
- Ten Things Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth Want Their Doctors to KnowTurban J, Ferraiolo T, Martin A, Olezeski C. Ten Things Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth Want Their Doctors to Know. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2017, 56: 275-277. PMID: 28335868, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.12.015.
- Relation between Aggression Exposure during Youth and Later Skin Conductance Levels.Barry SA, Emhoff SM, Rabkin AN, Olezeski CL, Lehrbach M, Szczypinski BJ, Gordis EB. Relation between aggression exposure during youth and later resting skin conductance levels. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. 2017, 26(4):354-71.
- Development of the Yale Gender Center: An Early Progress Report.Olezeski CL, Boulware SD. Development of the Yale Gender Center: An Early Progress Report. Connecticut Medicine 2017, 81: 41-44. PMID: 29782766.
- Relation Between Aggression Exposure During Youth and Later Resting Skin Conductance LevelsBarry S, Emhoff S, Rabkin A, Olezeski C, Lehrbach M, Szczypinski B, Gordis E. Relation Between Aggression Exposure During Youth and Later Resting Skin Conductance Levels. Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2016, 26: 354-371. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2016.1257527.
- Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in the Publicly Funded System of CareMcMahon T, Hamlett N, Olezeski C, Van Deusen T, Harris N, Flanigan D. Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in the Publicly Funded System of Care. 2016, 133-154. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0009.
- Relation between aggression exposure in adolescence and adult posttraumatic stress symptoms: Moderating role of the parasympathetic nervous systemBarry SA, Rabkin AN, Olezeski CL, Rivers AJ, Gordis EB. Relation between aggression exposure in adolescence and adult posttraumatic stress symptoms: Moderating role of the parasympathetic nervous system. Physiology & Behavior 2015, 141: 97-102. PMID: 25582515, DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.01.006.
- Skin Conductance Reactivity and Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Among Maltreated and Comparison Youth: Relations with Aggressive BehaviorGordis EB, Feres N, Olezeski CL, Rabkin AN, Trickett PK. Skin Conductance Reactivity and Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Among Maltreated and Comparison Youth: Relations with Aggressive Behavior. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2009, 35: 547-558. PMID: 19995866, PMCID: PMC2874672, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsp113.