Melissa L. Whitson, PhD
Medical Services Provider
Research & Publications
Biography
Research Summary
Research program has two main foci involving low-income children and families: 1) Mental health risk and protective factors, and 2) Effectiveness of mental health services.
Coauthors
Selected Publications
- The protective role of sense of community and access to resources on college student stress and COVID‐19‐related daily life disruptionsBenson O, Whitson M. The protective role of sense of community and access to resources on college student stress and COVID‐19‐related daily life disruptions. Journal Of Community Psychology 2022, 50: 2746-2764. PMID: 35142379, PMCID: PMC9088248, DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22817.
- Impact of an Integrated EMDR Treatment Program for Children and Youth Exposed to Potentially Traumatic Events: The Village Collaborative Trauma CenterWhitson M, Champine R, Griffin A, Corto-Mergins C, Lusa J, Jaffe J, Hemmelgarn A, Bryden E, Clark K, Kaufman J. Impact of an Integrated EMDR Treatment Program for Children and Youth Exposed to Potentially Traumatic Events: The Village Collaborative Trauma Center. Journal Of EMDR Practice And Research 2020, 14: 206-215. DOI: 10.1891/emdr-d-20-00002.
- The benefits of an afterschool music program for low‐income, urban youth: The music haven evaluation projectWhitson M, Robinson S, Van Valkenburg K, Jackson M. The benefits of an afterschool music program for low‐income, urban youth: The music haven evaluation project. Journal Of Community Psychology 2019, 48: 426-436. PMID: 31638730, DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22263.
- Comparing youth and caregiver experiences in a school-based system of careChampine R, Schreier A, Whitson M, Kaufman J. Comparing youth and caregiver experiences in a school-based system of care. Journal Of Family Social Work 2019, 23: 35-52. DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2019.1681334.
- A Community's Response to Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building a Resilient, Trauma‐Informed CommunityMatlin SL, Champine RB, Strambler MJ, O'Brien C, Hoffman E, Whitson M, Kolka L, Tebes JK. A Community's Response to Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building a Resilient, Trauma‐Informed Community. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2019, 64: 451-466. PMID: 31486086, PMCID: PMC6917911, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12386.
- Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and ProvidersChampine RB, Shaker AH, Tsitaridis KA, Whitson ML, Kaufman JS. Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers. Community Mental Health Journal 2019, 55: 942-953. PMID: 31165963, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00418-4.
- Board 119: Innovative Mars Exploration Education and Technology Program: Development of an Informal Learning Curriculum (Work in Progress)Patel S, Carnasciali M, Whitson M, Schrage D. Board 119: Innovative Mars Exploration Education and Technology Program: Development of an Informal Learning Curriculum (Work in Progress). 2018 DOI: 10.18260/1-2--29894.
- Service Characteristics and Family Involvement in an Early Childhood System of CareChampine R, Whitson M, Kaufman J. Service Characteristics and Family Involvement in an Early Childhood System of Care. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2017, 27: 324-338. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-017-0875-5.
- Board # 17 : A Three-Year Study of Adult Undergraduate Engineering StudentsCarnasciali M, Ciston S, Mikel T, Morales A, Sehgal S, Whitson M. Board # 17 : A Three-Year Study of Adult Undergraduate Engineering Students. 2017 DOI: 10.18260/1-2--27795.
- Parenting Stress as a Mediator of Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes in Young ChildrenWhitson ML, Kaufman JS. Parenting Stress as a Mediator of Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes in Young Children. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2017, 87: 531-539. PMID: 28627899, DOI: 10.1037/ort0000271.
- The Relation of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Longitudinal Mental Health Outcomes for Children Enrolled in Systems of Care: Results from a National System of Care EvaluationWhitson ML, Connell CM. The Relation of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Longitudinal Mental Health Outcomes for Children Enrolled in Systems of Care: Results from a National System of Care Evaluation. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2016, 57: 380-390. PMID: 27222039, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12058.
- Parenting Stress as a Mediator of Exposure to Potentially Traumatic Events and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Children and YouthKaufman J, Whitson M. Parenting Stress as a Mediator of Exposure to Potentially Traumatic Events and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Children and Youth. Journal Of Trauma & Treatment 2016, 2016 DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000310.
- The Moderating Effect of Positive Father Engagement and Accessibility on a School-Based System of Care Intervention for Mental Health Outcomes of ChildrenBernard S, Whitson M, Kaufman J. The Moderating Effect of Positive Father Engagement and Accessibility on a School-Based System of Care Intervention for Mental Health Outcomes of Children. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2015, 24: 2923-2933. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-014-0096-0.
- The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of CareWhitson M, Bernard S, Kaufman J. The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of Care. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2014, 24: 1141-1151. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-014-9922-7.
- The Effects of Cumulative Risk and Protection on Problem Behaviors for Youth in an Urban School-Based System of CareWhitson ML, Bernard S, Kaufman JS. The Effects of Cumulative Risk and Protection on Problem Behaviors for Youth in an Urban School-Based System of Care. Community Mental Health Journal 2012, 49: 576-586. PMID: 22865290, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9535-9.
- Predictors of Parenting and Infant Outcomes for Impoverished Adolescent ParentsWhitson ML, Martinez A, Ayala C, Kaufman JS. Predictors of Parenting and Infant Outcomes for Impoverished Adolescent Parents. Journal Of Family Social Work 2011, 14: 284-297. PMID: 25378892, PMCID: PMC4219258, DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2011.587173.
- Posttraumatic stress among young urban children exposed to family violence and other potentially traumatic eventsCrusto CA, Whitson ML, Walling SM, Feinn R, Friedman SR, Reynolds J, Amer M, Kaufman JS. Posttraumatic stress among young urban children exposed to family violence and other potentially traumatic events. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2010, 23: 716-724. PMID: 21171132, PMCID: PMC4098710, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20590.
- An Examination of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Symptoms and Strengths for Children Served in a Behavioral Health System of CareWhitson ML, Connell CM, Bernard S, Kaufman JS. An Examination of Exposure to Traumatic Events and Symptoms and Strengths for Children Served in a Behavioral Health System of Care. Journal Of Emotional And Behavioral Disorders 2010, 20: 193-207. PMID: 25075170, PMCID: PMC4112110, DOI: 10.1177/1063426610380596.
- The Impact of Youth and Family Risk Factors on Service Recommendations and Delivery in a School-Based System of CareWhitson ML, Connell CM, Bernard S, Kaufman JS. The Impact of Youth and Family Risk Factors on Service Recommendations and Delivery in a School-Based System of Care. The Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research 2010, 38: 146-158. PMID: 20165927, PMCID: PMC2919639, DOI: 10.1007/s11414-009-9208-9.
- Systems of Care and the Prevention of Mental Health Problems for Children and their Families: Integrating Counseling Psychology and Public Health Perspectives.Whitson ML, Kaufman JS, Bernard S. Systems of Care and the Prevention of Mental Health Problems for Children and their Families: Integrating Counseling Psychology and Public Health Perspectives. 2009, 3: 3-9. PMID: 21179396, PMCID: PMC3004362.