Psychology
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
Professional Summary
Jessica Eden Mandell (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow providing Integrated Primary Care services in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation (MMI). Dr. Mandell completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Memphis, and her predoctoral internship in Behavioral Pediatrics and Integrated Care at MMI. Her clinical interests include working with children, adolescents and their families on issues related to behavioral difficulties, developmental concerns and internalizing symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression). She has experience providing individual, family and group therapy in addition to conducting comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Mandell’s research focuses on the intersection of mental, physical and sexual/relationship health among and across families and communities. Jess takes a strengths-based, culturally humble and developmental approach to her work with children and families. She values collaboration with and feedback from her patients. Outside of work, Jess practices yoga and attends Orangetheory fitness classes. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends and furbabies.
Specialty Certifications
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Education
- PhD: University of Memphis, Department of Psychology, 2023
- MS: University of Memphis, Department of Psychology, 2019
- BA: George Washington University, 2016
Teaching
- Teaching Assistant for Clinical Assessment of Abilities and Achievement graduate course, The University of Memphis Department of Psychology
- Teaching Assistant for Research and Statistics undergraduate course, The University of Memphis Department of Psychology
- Guest Lecturer for Psychoeducational Assessment graduate course, The University of Memphis Department of Psychology
- Guest Lecturer for Intervention and Consultation Practicum in Psychology Supervision graduate course, The University of Memphis Department of Psychology
Research Interests and Projects
Selected Publications
- Mandell, J.E., Howell, K.H., Schaefer, L.M., Hardin, R.N., & Thurston, I.B. (2022). Social support for mothers living with HIV: A pilot investigation of the beneficial roles of positive parenting and community cohesion. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 21(1), 90-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2021.2016538
- Napier, T.R., Howell, K.H., Maye, C.E., Jamison, L.E., Mandell, J.E., & Thurston, I.B. (2021). Demographic factors, personal life experiences, and types of intimate partner violence. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001171
- Mandell, J.E., Howell, K.H., & Thurston, I.B. (2021). Developmental assets, defiance, and caregiver communication among Black adolescents with high body weights. Journal of Child & Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02043-w
- Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., Kaufman, C.C., Mandell, J.E., & Decker, K.M. (2021). Parenting in matched pairs of women of color experiencing intimate partner violence and living with and without HIV. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 34(5), 1005-1015. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22737
- Kaufman, C.C., Howell, K.H., Mandell, J.E., Hasselle, A.H., & Thurston, I.B. (2021). Spirituality and parenting among women experiencing intimate partner violence. Journal of Family Violence, 36(2), 183-193. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-020-00158-0
- Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., Kamody, R.C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., & Mandell, J.E. (2018). Resilience as a moderator between syndemics and depression in mothers living with HIV. AIDS Care, 30(10), 1257–1264. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1446071
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association, Division 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women)
- Association for Women in Psychology
- Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
- Society of Behavioral Medicine
- American Psychological Association, Division 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology)
- Academy of Women’s Health
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
Awards
- The University of Memphis Department of Psychology Conference Travel Grant (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018)
- The University of Memphis College of Arts and Sciences Travel Enrichment Award (2019)