Psychology
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450
Professional Summary
Jessica Eden Mandell, MS, PLMHP (she/her) is a predoctoral intern in the Behavioral Pediatrics and Integrated Care Program in the department of Psychology at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute. Jessica is a PhD Candidate in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at the University of Memphis with a concentration in child, adolescent, and family studies. Her clinical interests include conducting therapy and comprehensive assessments with children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties and developmental disorders. Her research focuses on the intersection of mental, physical, and interpersonal health among and across families and communities. Jess takes a strengths-based, culturally humble, and developmental approach to her work with children and families. Outside of work, Jess practices yoga and enjoys spending time with her family, friends and furbaby.
Specialty Certifications
- Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) - pending
Education
- PhD, The University of Memphis, Department of Psychology – Memphis, TN, in process - expected 2023
- MS, The University of Memphis, Department of Psychology – Memphis, TN, 2019
- BA, The George Washington University – Washington, DC, 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
- Strengths-based approaches to working with children, adolescents, and families
- Behavioral therapy through a socioecological lens
- Intersection of mental, physical, and social wellbeing
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
- Bowleg, L., del Rio-Gonzalez, A.M., Holt, S.L., Pérez, C., Massie, J.S., Mandell, J.E., & Boone, C. (2017). Intersectional epistemologies of ignorance: How behavioral and social science research shapes what we know, think we know, and don’t know about U.S. Black men’s sexualities. Journal of Sex Research, 54(4–5), 577–603. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2017.1295300
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 (2020, 2019, 2018)
- The University of Memphis College of Arts and Sciences Travel Enrichment Award (2019)