Faculty: Nadja N. Reilly, PhD

Nadja N. Reilly, PhD
Adjunct Faculty, School Psychology Department
Faculty, Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Concentration
Senior Director, Freedman Center at Teachers21
Degree | Major/Emphasis | Institution |
PhD | Clinical Psychology | University of Miami |
MA | Clinical Psychology | University of Miami |
BA | summa cum laude | Florida International University |
Courses
- Director of Training, Freedman Center Internship (part of WJC’s APA internship consortium)
Research and Practice Interests
- School climate and social emotional learning
- Systems change
- Culturally responsive practice
- Treatment of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist/Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists)
Publications and Presentations
- Reilly, N. (2015). Anxiety and depression in the classroom: A teacher’s guide to fostering self-regulation in young students. Norton: New York.
- Hannah, M., and Reilly, N. (2013). Whywellness: On-line wellness program for children. Retrieved from www.Whyville.net
- Guery, J., Reilly, N. and Prinstein, M. (2011). Adolescent self-injury. In G.P. Koocher, G.P. and A.M. LaGreca, (Eds.), The parents’ guide to psychological first aid: Helping children cope with predictable life crises (323-332). New York: Oxford.
- Reilly, N. (Ed.). (2011). Break free from depression. Boston: Boston Children’s Hospital
- Reilly, N. (Ed.). (2006). Preventing depression: A toolkit for schools. Boston: Boston Children’s Hospital.
- Botta, A., Reilly, N., and Watts, C. (2004). Assessing class safety to determine curriculum level. In D. DeMaso and J. Gold (Eds.), An adolescent mental health and wellness curriculum: A starter kit for schools. Boston: Boston Children’s Hospital and McLean Hospital.
- Reilly, N., Botta, A., and Watts, C. (2004). Depression in adolescents. In D. DeMaso and J. Gold (Eds.), An adolescent mental health and wellness curriculum: A starter kit for schools. Boston: Boston Children’s Hospital and McLean Hospital.
- La Greca, A. M., and Lopez, N. (1998). Social anxiety among adolescents: Linkages with peer relations and friendships. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 26(2), 83-94.
- Wasserstein, S. B., Lopez, N., and Routh, D. K. (1997). The Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology at 25. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 25(1), 1-5.
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, October). Anxiety and depression in young students. Presented at the 2016 Scituate SEPAC meeting, Scituate, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, October). Integrating social emotional learning into school climate and classroom practice. Keynote presented at the 2016 Littleton School District Professional Development Day, Littleton, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, July). Anxiety and depression in students – A developmental perspective. Keynote presented at the 2016 Melrose Professional Development Day, Melrose, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, April). Anxiety and depression – A developmental perspective. Parent presentation, Hingham, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, March). Addressing the whole child – Student mental health and wellness and social emotional learning. Keynote presented to Scituate School District, Scituate, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, February). Addressing student social emotional learning. Keynote presented at the 2016 Manchester School District Professional Development Day, Manchester, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, February). Anxiety and depression in elementary school students. Presentation to West Bridgewater School District Professional Development Day, West Bridgewater, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2016, February). Addressing student social emotional learning. Presentation to Superintendent Round Table, Merrimack Group, Andover, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2015, September). Access to mental health care. Presented at the 5th Annual Prevention of Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse Conference, Randolph, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2015, September). Whywellness Project. Presented at the Digital Kids Summit Conference, San Francisco, CA
- Reilly, N.N. (2015, August). Addressing student mental health and wellness needs. Presentation to Dartmouth School District, Dartmouth, MA
- Reilly, N.N. (2015, July). Importance of addressing social emotional learning in schools. Presented at the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Mashpee, MA
- Reilly, N.N. and Anthony, R.W. (2015, April). Teens leading the way. Presented at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, Franklin, MA
Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities
- Practitioner at private practice
Prior Experience
- Core Faculty, Clinical PsyD Program, William James College
- Associate Scientific Clinical Staff, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Staff
- Director, Swensrud Depression Prevention Initiative, Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnership Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Attending Psychologist, Pediatric Consultation Liaison Service, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Consultant to Boston Latin School, Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnership Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Attending Psychologist, Developmental Medicine Center, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Lecturer of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
Community Involvement
- Speaker on mental health topics and group facilitator for faith based organizations
- Speaker and trainer for Interact groups – local and international Rotary clubs
- Speaker on mental health topics for parent teacher organizations