Faculty: Julia Najm, PhD

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Julia Najm, PhD

Teaching Faculty, Clinical Psychology Department

 

Degree Institution
PhD East Tennessee State University
MA East Tennessee State University
BS University of Houston
Predoctoral Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center
Postdoctoral Fellowship Dartmouth College and Health

Courses

  • Research Methods I
  • Research Methods II
  • Psychometrics

Research and Practice Interests

  • NEST Lab – Nurturing Equity, Support, and Treatment in Maternal Mental Health
    • Maternal mental health (e.g., perinatal and postpartum period) and early childhood
    • Evaluating integrated behavioral health care models in maternal-facing clinics (e.g., primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics)
    • Evaluating and implementing interventions in community settings to improve access to care
    • Psychometrics and culturally responsive instrument development
    • Patient-reported outcomes and health equity
    • Mixed methods and qualitative research

Professional Licenses and Certifications

  •  Licensed in the state of MA /  PSY10000853

Awards

  • National Institute of Health - Loan Repayment Award Recipient
  • National Service Research Award - T32 Postdoctoral Fellow in Primary Care Research

Professional Affiliations

  • Postpartum Support International
  • MARCE North American society

Community Involvement

  • Community Cooks