Beth A. Smith MD
Beth A. Smith
MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Chief of Service, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Kaleida Health; Medical Director, The Children’s Psychiatry Clinic, Oishei Children’s Hospital
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Psychiatry
Contact Information
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This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Skidmore College, Dr. Smith graduated from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Medicine and Biomedical Science. She then completed psychiatric residency and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at UB. Dr. Smith has been a faculty member of the Jacobs School in the Department of Psychiatry’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since 2005 and the Department of Pediatrics since 2006.
Dr. Smith is currently the interim chair in the Department of Psychiatry and chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She also serves as president of UBMD Psychiatry, chief of Behavioral Health for Kaleida Health and medical director for the Children’s Psychiatry Clinic of Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Smith‘s clinical work focuses on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with comorbid medical illness, including collaboration with other medical specialties. She has a particular interest in adherence in medically ill children. She is widely recognized as an international expert in the mental health of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).
In addition to her extensive clinical work with patients with CF, Dr. Smith has been a leader in developing and studying psychiatric therapies for patients with CF. She has extensive funding to conduct research on depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, adherence, and other key psychiatric issues in patients with cystic fibrosis. Dr. Smith coauthored international guidelines on depression and anxiety in CF for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European CF Society. She has spearheaded the implementation of these guidelines worldwide. Dr. Smith was recently award a $3 million grant form the CF Foundation to lead a national epidemiological study to assess mental health in children with CF under 12 years. Dr. Smith is also involved in the development of CF specific patient reported outcome measures. She has presented extensively at national and international conferences on these topics. Dr. Smith is the founding chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation‘s Mental Health Advisory Committee whose mission is to promote and support the mental well-being of individuals with CF and their families by partnering with CF Care Centers to provide screening, preventative interventions and ongoing innovative services.
Dr. Smith, has served in many editorial roles in psychiatric and pulmonary journals and publications, writing dozens of peer reviewed manuscripts. She is a frequently sought after speaker, having presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on mental health and cystic fibrosis.
Recognized as a leader in her field, Dr. Smith has received a multitude of awards including the Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award, the Award for Outstanding Service in Psychiatry, Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research, as well the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education three times. She was Inducted into the Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2005)
- Residency, Chief Resident, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2005)
- Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2003)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2000)
- BA, Biology and Chemistry, Skidmore College (1996)
Employment:
- Interim Chair, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
- President, Psychiatry, UBMD Psychiatry (2023-present)
- Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2016-present)
- Chief of Service, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Kaleida Health (2014-present)
- Medical Director, Psychiatry, Children’s Psychiatric Clinic, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (2013-present)
- Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2020-present)
- Consult Liaison Psychiatrist, John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2005-present)
- Outpatient Psychopharmacologist, The Children‘s Psychiatric Clinic (2005-present)
- Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2019–2023)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2012–2020)
- Director, Pediatric Consult Liaison Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (2009–2019)
- Director of Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2014–2016)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2010–2012)
- Consulting Child Psychiatrist, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2010–2012)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2005–2012)
- Consulting Child Psychiatrist, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2005–2007)
- Chief Resident, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2004–2005)
- Clinical Assistant Instructor, Psychiatry, State University of New Yok at Buffalo School of Medicine (2000–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor-5 Years (2024)
- Top Doctors: Best of the Best Distinction (2024)
- Chair; 34th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2020)
- Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision (2020)
- Excellence in Care Award (2019)
- Inducted into the Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (2019)
- Award for outstanding achievements in research (2017)
- Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award (2017)
- American Psychiatric Association’s Psychiatric Services 2016-2017 Achievement Award (2017)
- Faculty award recognizing excellence in clinical supervision (2015)
- Award for outstanding achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry education (2012)
- Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research (2009)
- Pilot Research Award from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2007)
- 9th Annual Future Leaders in Psychiatry (2007)
- Award for outstanding achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry education (2006)
- Travel Fellowship For Women Resident Leaders in Psychiatry (2003)
- PRITE Award (2003)
- Resident Service Award (2002)
- Certificate of Commendation For Outstanding Contribution to Psychiatry and Women‘s Health (2002)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1996)
- Exceptional Women in Medicine Distinction: Awarded annually 2019-2024
- Buffalo Spree Top Doctors in WNY: Awarded annually 2016-2024
- Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: Awarded annually 2017- 2024
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2024–June 2028
TIDES 2.0: Prevalence and longitudinal course of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems in children with cystic fibrosis under 12 years of age
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$3,014,649 - July 2022–June 2027
Development and Management of a Pre-Admission Process for Residential Services for Adolescents with a Substance Use Disorder
New York State Office of Addition Services and Support (OASAS)
Role: Consultant - January 2022–December 2026
Project TEACH (Training and Education for the Advancement of Children’s Health)
New York State office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2023–December 2025
Mental Health Advisory Committee
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$126,000 - November 2022–October 2025
Integrating CF-CBT into CF care team-based mental health care: A randomized implementation trial
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator
$1,142,659 - May 2023–July 2025
Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Aticaprant 10 mg as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult Participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with Moderate-to-severe Anhedonia and Inadequate Response to Current Antidepressant Therapy
Janssen R&D LLC
Role: Co-Investigator - May 2023–July 2025
An Open-label, Long-term, Safety and Efficacy Study of Aticaprant as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult and Elderly Participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Janssen R&D LLC
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2022–March 2025
Mental Health Concerns in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Development of a Brief General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$320,247 - October 2022–October 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Leadership and Design Grant: Preparing the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry for Mental Health Research
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$221,188 - November 2022–January 2024
A 6-week, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety of Cariprazine in Pediatric Participants (10 to 17 years of age) in the Treatment of Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder
AbbVie, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator - January 2022–December 2023
Children’s Psychiatry Clinic: Development of an Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$30,000 - April 2023–October 2023
A Multi-region, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study Evaluating SEP-4199 Controlled Release (CR) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Episode Associated with Bipolar I Disorder (Bipolar I Depression).
Sunovion
Role: Co-Investigator - December 2022–October 2023
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Valbenazine as Adjunctive Treatment in Subjects with Schizophrenia.
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator - July 2019–July 2023
A Double-blind, Randomized, Psychoactive Placebo-controlled, Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 3 Fixed Doses of Intranasal Esketamine in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care for Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, including Suicidal Ideation, in Pediatric Subjects Assesses to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide
Jansen Research and Development
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2021–December 2022
Development of the Cystic Fibrosis Stress Questionnaire: Testing and Validation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - November 2018–December 2022
Preventing Depression and Anxiety: An RCT of a CF-Specific CBT Intervention
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2017–December 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Advisory Committee
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator - December 2019–October 2022
Preventing Depression and Anxiety: Development and Pilot of a CF-Specific CBT Intervention
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - February 2021–January 2022
Mental Health Priorities: Content Analyses of Community & Provider Surveys
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$30,707 - January 2021–December 2021
NYS OMH Grant, Consultation and Training to Pediatricians and Primary Care Providers
New York State Office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Investigator - December 2019–December 2021
Say Yes Buffalo: Mental Health Education in the Buffalo Public School District
Say Yes Buffalo
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - January 2016–December 2021
Project Uplift to Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2016–December 2020
NYS OMH Grant, Consultation and Training to Pediatricians and Primary Care Providers
New York State Office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2017–December 2017
Mental Health Screening and Treatment in Cystic Fibrosis Clinics: A Practice Assessment-Based Initiative to Support Care Teams, Patients, and Caregivers
Gilead Sciences
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - January 2014–January 2017
Principle Investigator. Routine Depression Screening: Feasibility and Patient Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$261,000 - December 2016–December 2016
Chair: Mental Health Committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2010–July 2016
A Novel Approach to Stimulant-Induced Weight Suppression and its Impact on Growth.
National Institute of Health
Role: Consultant - June 2010–October 2015
NYS OMH Grant, Consultation and Training to Pediatricians and Primary Care Providers
NYS Office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Investigator - May 2010–October 2013
I Change Adherence and Raise Expectations (I C.A.R.E.)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Genentech, Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Role: Co-Investigator
$34,600 - January 2005–December 2011
Rapid Pediatric Psychiatric Consultation Project
Tower Foundation Grant
Role: Co-Investigator
$400,000 - August 2010–August 2011
A Novel Multimodal Intervention for Children with ADHD and Impaired Mood
National Institute of Health
Role: Consultant - February 2007–May 2008
The International Depression/Anxiety Epidemiological Study (TIDES)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator
$500 - January 2006–January 2008
Co-morbidity of Depression and Cystic Fibrosis in Children and Adolescents: Associations with Adherence to Medical Treatment. AACAP Research Training Award
Role: Principal Investigator
$18,000
Journal Articles:
- Quittner AL, Abbott J, Georgiopoulos AM, Goldbeck L, Smith B, Hempstead SE, Marshall B, Sabadosa KA, Elborn S. (2016) International Committee on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. Thorax (Jan), 71(1): 26-34. doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207488
- Friedman D. Schwartz C, Smith BA, Bruce A, Sher Y, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Psychometric Characteristics of the Cystic Fibrosis Coping Self-Efficacy (CF-CSE) Scale. Pediatric Pulmonology (Nov)
- Zhu K, Wang S, Yue Y, Smith BA, Zhang ZF, Freudenheim JL, Niu Z, Zhang J, Smith E, Ye J, Cao Y, Zhang J, Hennessy DA, Lei L, Mu L. (2023) Disparities in insecurity, social support, and family relationships in association with poor mental health among US adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific reports (Jun), 13(1): 9731. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-35981-0
- Bathgate CJ, Muther E, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith B, Tillman L, Graziano S, Verkleij M, Lomas P, Quittner A. (2023) Positive and negative impacts of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: Healthcare providers’ observations across US centers. Pediatric Pulmonology (Jun) doi:10.1002/ppul.2627
- Quittner AL, Barker D, Graziano S, Georgiopoulos AM, Muther E, Verkleij M, Schechter MS, Tillman L, Mueller A, Lomas P, Hempstead S, Smith BA. (2023) National integration of mental health screening and treatment into specialized care for cystic fibrosis: What predicts success?. Pediatric Pulmonology (Apr), 6(58): 1768-1776. doi:10.1002/ppul.26400
- Yue YG, Wang SU, Smith EU, Goyal DU, Zhu KG, Zhang ZF, Smith B, Niu Z, Lei L, Freudenheim JL, Mu L. (2023) Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic. Alcohol and Alcoholism (Mar), 58(3): 247-257. doi:10.1093/alcalc/agad011.
- Bathgate CJ, Hjelm M, Filigno SS, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Management of Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics in chest medicine (Dec), 43(4): 791-810.
- Friedman D, Kaskas MM, Quittner AL, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Patient Engagement in the Development of CF-CBT: A Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults. Frontiers in Psychology. (Oct), 13 doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.937189
- Landau EC, Verkleij M, Graziano S, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Schechter MS, Abbott J. (2022) Mental health screening in Cystic Fibrosis as an intervention: Patient and caregiver feedback on improving these processes. Respiratory Medicine (Oct), 202: 106955.
- Friedman D, Smith BA, Bruce A, Schwartz CE, Lee H, Pinsky H, Gootkind E, Hardcastle M, Shea N, Roach CM, Miller C, Polineni D, Salathe M, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Feasibility and acceptability of a CF-specific cognitive-behavioral preventive intervention for adults integrated into team-based care. Pediatric Pulmonology (Aug)
- Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM, Mueller A, Abbott J, Lomas P, Aliaj E, Quittner AL. (2021) Impact of COVID-19 on mental health: Effects on screening, care delivery, and people with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis (Dec), 20 Suppl 3: 31-38. doi:10.1016/j.jcf.2021.08.027
- Goetz DM, Frederick C, Savant A, Cogswell A, Fries L, Roach C, Shea N, Borowitz D, Smith B. (2021) Systematic depression and anxiety screening for patients and caregivers: implementation and process improvement in a cystic fibrosis clinic. BMJ Open (May), 10(2) doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001333
- Georgiopoulos AM, Christon LM, Filigno SS, Mueller A, Prieur MG, Boat TF, Smith BA. (2021) Promoting emotional wellness in children with CF, part II: Mental health assessment and intervention. Pediatric Pulmonology (Feb), 56 Suppl 1: S107-S122.
- Prieur MG, Christon LM, Mueller A, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM, Boat TF, Filigno SS. (2021) Promoting emotional wellness in children with cystic fibrosis, Part I: Child and family resilience. Pediatric Pulmonology (Feb), 56 Suppl 1: S97-S106.
- Jeffrey A, Andracchio L, Dvorak M, Lomas P, Smith B, Borowitz D. (2020) Virtual Peer Support for People With Cystic Fibrosis and Their Family Members: A Program Evaluation. Journal of Patient Experience (Dec), 7(6): 1748-1754. doi:10.1177/2374373520974322
- Quittner AL, Abbott J, Hussain S, Ong T, Uluer A, Hempstead S, Lomas P, Smith B. (2020) Integration of mental health screening and treatment into cystic fibrosis clinics: Evaluation of initial implementation in 84 programs across the United States. Pediatric Pulmonology (Nov), 55(11): 2995-3004.
- Mueller AE, Georgiopoulos AM, Reno KL, Roach CM, Kvam CM, Quittner AL, Lomas P, Smith BA, Filigno SS. (2020) Introduction to Cystic Fibrosis for Mental Health Care Coordinators and Providers: Collaborating to Promote Wellness. Health & Social Work (Aug), 45(3): 202-210.
- George A, Smith BA, Sawicki GS, Goetz DM. (2020) Survey of patients with cystic fibrosis and caregivers decisions regarding CFTR modulators. Pediatr Pulmonol (Jun)
- Lowery EM, Afshar M, West N, Kovacs EJ, Smith B, Joyce C. (2020) Self-reported alcohol use in the cystic fibrosis community. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis (Jan), 19(1): 84-90. doi:10.1016/j.jcf.2019.06.004
- Smith BA, Pardee C, Fries L, Barrick C, Shea N, Frederick C. (2019) Implications of Substance Use in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A Review. JJ Addic Ther; (Oct), 1(6)
- Smith BA, Abbott J, Muther E, Ong T, Uluer A, Tillman L, Quittner A. (2018) Mental Health & Cystic Fibrosis Year in Review. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement (Oct)
- Smith BA, and Dubovsky SL. (2017) Pharmacotherapy of mood disorders and psychosis in pre- and post-natal women. Expert Opin Pharmacother (Nov), 18(16): 1703-1719.
- Kaye DL, Fornari V, Scharf M, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Foley C, Hargrave T, Smith BA, Wallace J, Blakeslee G, Petras J, Sengupta S, Singarayer J, Cogswell A, Bhatia I, Jensen P. (2017) Description of a multi-university education and collaborative care child psychiatry access program: New York State's CAP PC. Gen Hosp Psychiatry (Sep), 48: 32-36.
- Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL. (2016) Maintaining mental health and function for the long run in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol (Oct), 51(S44): 71-78.
- Smith B, Georgiopoulus, A, Quittner A, Reno K. (2016) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Advisory Committee: Translating Guidelines into Practice. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement (Oct)
- Smith B, Abbott J, Georgiopoulos A, Goldbeck L, Quittner AL, Hempstead S, Marshall B, Sabadosa K, Elborn S. (2016) International Committee on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society‘s Guide to Implementing Depression and Anxiety Screening in CF Centers. Manual of Procedures and tool kit for implementation. Thorax, Supplement C (Jan)
- Abbott J, Elborn JS, Georgiopoulos AM, Goldbeck L, Marshall BC, Sabadosa KA, Smith BA, Quittner AL. (2015) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society Survey of cystic fibrosis mental health care delivery. J Cyst Fibros (Jul), 14(4): 533-539.
- Garcia G, Oliva M, Smith BA. (2015) Survey of collaborative mental health providers in cystic fibrosis centers in the United States. Gen Hosp Psychiatry (May), 37(3): 240-244.
- Smith B, Golbeck, L, Georgiopoulus, A. (2014) CFF/ECFS Recommendations on the International Guidelines Committee on Mental Health in CF: Screening and Treatment of Anxiety. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement (Oct)
- Smith BA, Cogswell A, Garcia G. (2014) Vitamin D and depressive symptoms in children with cystic fibrosis. Psychosomatics (Jan), 55(1): 76-81.
- Smith BA, Garcia G. (2013) Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy in Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement (Oct)195-197.
- Smith BA. (2012) Diagnosis and Treatment of Postpartum Depression in Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement (Oct)
- Smith BA, Kaye DL. (2012) Treating Parents of Children with Chronic Health Conditions: The Role of the General Psychiatrist. Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry (Jun), 10: 255-265.
- Sherk Y, Smith BA, Miller BD. (2011) Liquid melatonin via gastrostomy as an alternative hypnotic in a child with pervasive developmental disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol (Jun), 21(3): 291-293.
- Smith BA, Modi AC, Quittner AL, Wood BL. (2010) Depressive symptoms in children with cystic fibrosis and parents and its effects on adherence to airway clearance. Pediatr Pulmonol (Aug), 45(8): 756-763.
- Smith BA, Wood BL. (2007) Psychological factors affecting disease activity in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis: medical adherence as a mediator. Curr Opin Pediatr (Oct), 19(5): 553-558.
- Smith BA, Shuchman M. (2005) Problem of nonadherence in chronically ill adolescents: strategies for assessment and intervention. Curr Opin Pediatr (Oct), 17(5): 613-618.
- Leo RJ, Smith BA, Mori DL. (2003) Guidelines for conducting a psychiatric evaluation of the unrelated kidney donor. Psychosomatics (Nov), 44(6): 452-460.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Quittner AL. (2023) Integrating patient reported outcomes into research and clinical practice. In: Kendig and Wilmott;s Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, 10th Edition. Elsevier
- Friedman D, Kaskas MM, Quittner AL, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2023) Patient Engagement in the Development of a Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults. In: Volpato E, Banfi PI and Verkleij M (eds), The Psychological Challenges of Respiratory Disease. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA
- Duff A, Havermans T, Smith BA. (2020) Improving self-management and adherence through interactions between the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and their families. In: Optimizing Pharmaceutical Care in Cystic Fibrosis. European Cystic Fibrosis Society
- Smith BA, Kaye DL. (2019) Collaborative Care: An effort to increase behavioral health adherence by supporting the primary care provider. In: Psychiatric Nonadherence: A Solutions Based Approach. Springer
- Smith BA, Talwalker J. (2019) What types of medications can help me manage my cystic Fibrosis?. In: What types of medications can help me manage my cystic Fibrosis?. MGH Psychiatry Academy
- Miller BD, Wood BL, Smith BA. (2010) Textbook of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine: Consultation on Physically Ill Children. In: Psychosomatic Considerations in Childhood Respiratory Illness: Textbook of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine: Consultation on Physically Ill Children. American Psychiatric Publishing
Abstracts:
- Smith BA, Quittner AL, He J, Schechter MS, Smith EM, Roach C, Goetz D, Frederick C, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Comparison of total score and item-level responses in the PHQ-9 to ascertain evidence of major depression in people with CF. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S305
- Quittner AL, Barker DH, Jaramillo I, Verkleij M, Graziano S, Toth C, Lomas P, Tillman L, Schechter MS, Mueller A, Muther E, Prieur MB, Smith BA. (2024) Assessment of professional quality of life and burnout: Preliminary evaluation of the Peer Consultation and Mentorship Programs for Mental Health Coordinators at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S301
- Prieur MB, Christon L, Reno K, Mueller A, Filigno SS, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith, BA. (2024) Psychologists’ roles in US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S312
- Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, He J, Chaudhary N, Wei R, Canda ER, Nowakowski AX, Tillman L, Smith BA. (2024) Development of the General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF): Identification of common, impactful mental health comorbidities in a diverse sample of adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S307
- Friedman D, Quittner AL, Bruce A, He J, Chaudhary N, Boutwell A, Wei R. Mullen TMD, Roach CM, Behrman M, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Results of a pilot study of CF-CBT-Adolescent: A coping skills program to promote emotional well-being for teens with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S305-306
- Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Price C, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Smith, BA. (2024) Current suicidality assessment practices and trends in reported death by suicide at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S298
- Smith BA, Quittner AL, He J, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Depression and anxiety screening practices for children with CF under 12 years at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S303
- Georgiopoulos AM, Chaudhary N, Mullen T MD, Wei R, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, Dvorak ME, Quittner AL, Thomas-Diceman AR, O'Leary Amato A, He J, Friedman D. (2024) Dissemination of CF-CBT: Comparison of effectiveness and acceptability of in-person vs. live virtual training. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S309
- Georgiopoulos AM, Chaudhary N, Wei R, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, He J, Dvorak ME, Mullen T, Fuste M, Newman A, Wright B, Quittner AL, Friedman D. (2024) Implementation of CF-CBT in US and Canadian CF centers: adoption, effectiveness and reach in phase one. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 23, (Jun) S189
- Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Smith BA. (2024) A national survey to inform feasibility of adding mental health variables to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Jun) S188
- Smith BA. Georgiopoulos AM, He J, Weit R, Canda E, Nowakowski AX, Tillman L, Quittner AL. (2024) Development of the General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF): Preliminary sampling and thematic analysis of mental health concerns in a diverse group of adults with CF. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Jun) S6
- Friedman D, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, He J, Kim JY, Chaudhary N, Hardcastle M, Polineni D, Mohabir PK, Shea N, Roach C, Richards CJ, Miller C, Dvorak ME, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM. (2023) Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of CF-CBT in adults with CF with mild depression and anxiety. 37th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Phoenix, Arizona (Nov) Poster; Oral
- Snell C, Bailey I, Sandage D, Ertman B, Ryan M, Dahlberg S, Alpern A, Smith BA, Garcia B, Sawicki G, Uluer. (2023) Validation of the CF Stress Questionnaire: A Multisite Study. 37th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Phoenix, Arizona (Nov) Poster; Oral
- Sana M, Fries L, Frederick C, Roach C, Goetz D, Smith BA. (2023) Incidence and characterization of substance misuse and depression in individuals with cystic fibrosis who died from 2016-2022: A retrospective case series. (Nov) Poster
- Georgiopoulos AM, Chaudhary N, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, He J, Dvorak ME, Weinstein S, Quittner AL, Friedman D. (2023) Integrating CF-CBT into team-based care for adults with CF: Initiation of a randomized implementation trial in US and Canadian CF centers. 37th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Phoenix, Arizona (Nov) Poster; Oral
- Kaye DL, Fornari VM, Scharf MA, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Deligiannidis KM, Borcherding B, Foley CA, Wallace JM, Sengupta S, MacMaster ER, Khoury NM, Popivker Z, Fitelson E, Smith BA, Bhatia I. (2023) Integrated Child and Maternal Mental Health (MMH) Collaborative Care Model in New York. 70th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. New York, New York (Oct) Poster
- Lowmaster SE, Antonius D, Anker J, Mikowski A, Cogswell A, Sevie Kandefer S, Smith BA, Steven L. (2023) Transdiagnostic Treatment Outcomes: Perspectives from an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. 18th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference. Buffalo, New York (Sep) Poster
- Quittner AL, Muther E, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith B, Tillman L, Graziano S, Verkleij M, Lomas P, Bathgate CJ. (2023) Positive and negative impacts of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: Healthcare providers’ observations across US centers. 46th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Vienna, (Jun) Poster; Oral
- Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, He J, Kim JY, Chaudhary N, Hardcastle M, Pollinger S, Polineni D, Mohabir PK, Shea N, Roach C, Richards CR, Miller C, Dvorak ME, Quittner AL, Friedman D. (2022) Barriers to sustaining daily care in adults with CF with mild depression and anxiety. 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Oct) Poster; Oral
- Snell C, Bailey I, Sandage D, Ertman B, Alpern A, Smith B, Garcia B, Sawicki G, Uluer A. (2022) Development and Validation of the CF Stress Questionnaire: A CF-Specific Measure of Perceived Stress. 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Oct) Poster; Oral
- Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, Barker D, Muther E, Tillman L, Schechter M, Graziano S, Verkleij M, Mueller A, Lomas P, Hempstead S, Smith BA. (2022) National implementation of depression and anxiety screening and treatment at US CF centers: What predicts success?. 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Oct) Poster; Oral
- Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Chaudhary N, Aliaj E, Birnbaum V, Hamilton T, Kirby K, Nowakowski AC, Shiffman M, Tillman L, Quittner AL. (2022) CF mental health research priorities: Qualitative content analysis of CF community and provider survey. 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Illinois (Oct) Poster; Oral
- Kaye DL, Fornari VM. Scharf MA, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Foley CA, Wallace JM, Sengupta S, Deligiannidis K, Fitelson E, Monk C, Borcherding B, Khoury NM, MacMaster ER, Popivker Z, Smith BA. (2022) Project TEACH: Collaborative Care in New York Expanding to Maternal Mental Health. 69th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Toronto, (Oct)
- Friedman D. Schwartz C, Stark R, Smith BA, Bruce A, Sher Y, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Psychometric characteristics of the CF Coping Self-Efficacy (CF-CSE) Scale. 45th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Rotterdam, (Jun) Poster; Oral
- Yue Y, Wang S, Smith E, Goyal D, Zhu K, Zhang ZF, Smith B, Mu L. (2022) Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic. Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois (Jun) Poster
- Zhu K, Wang S, Yue Y, Zhang J, Smith E, Dolma D, Wang E, Goyal D, Zhang J, Smith B, Mu L. (2022) Insecurity, social support, and family relationship in association with mental health disparities among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois (Jun) Poster
- Yue Y, Wang S, Smith E, Goyal D, Zhu K, Zhang ZF, Smith B, Mu L. (2022) Associations between Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health during COVID-19. Public Health Partnership Conference. Niagara Falls, New York (Apr) Poster
- Smith E. Yue Y, Wang S, Zhu K, Goyal D, Smith BA, Zhang ZF, Mu L. (2022) Social Determinants of Health: How COVID-19 Impacted Alcohol Use Among US Adults. 2022 Public Health Partnership Conference. Niagara Falls, New York (Apr) Poster; Oral
- Friedman D, Smith BA, Sher L, Bruce A, Chaudhary N, Hardcastle M, Pollinger S, Polineni D, Shea N, Roach C, Miller C, Richards, Dvorak M, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM. (2021) Perceived Stress and Quality of Life in Adults with CF with Mild Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Oct) S145-146
- Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM, Tillman L, Aliaj E, Riva D, Davis K, Lomas P, Roman C, Quittner A, on behalf of the Mental Health Advisory Committee. (2021) Key Priorities in Mental Health Research: Results of a Community and Provider Survey across the US. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Oct) S103
- Friedman D, Quittner AL, Kaskas MM, Hardcastle M, Pollinger S, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2021) Stakeholder input into the development of a cystic-fibrosis-specific cognitive-behavioral intervention for adolescents. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Oct) S22
- Landau E, Verkleij M, Graziano S, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Schechter M, Abbott J. (2021) Patients and caregivers contribute to improving our processes. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Jun) S22
- Gaziano S, Landau E, Verkleij M, Georgiopoulos A, Schechter M, Abbott J, Quittner A, Smith BA. (2021) Mental Health Screening in CF: Thematic analysis of determinants of implementation in Europe and US. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 20S2 (2021), S143-144. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Jun) S143-144
- Coelho J, Frederick C, Wrotniak B, Smith BA, Goetz D. (2020) Depression and Anxiety in Cystic Fibrosis: Understating the Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Health Outcomes. Pediatric Pulmonology, (Oct)
- Quittner, Hussain S, Muther E, Abbott J, Tillman L, Schechter M, Hempstead S, Lomas P, Smith B. (2020) Prevalence and treatment of severe mental health symptoms at 120 CF Centers: Clinician preparation to intervene and sustain mental health screening. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis Supplement 2020, (Oct)
- Georgiopoulos A, Smith BA, Schwartz CE, Lee H, Stark RB, Pinsky H, Gootkind E, Hardcastle H, Bruce A, Shea N, Roach C, Miller C, Pollineni D, Salathe M, Quittner AL, Friedman D. (2020) Treatment Fidelity and Participant Engagement in a Pilot Study of a CF-Specific CBT intervention for adults with CF. Pediatric Pulmonology, (Oct)
- Friedman D, Quittner A, Smith B, Schwartz C, Lee H, Stark R, Pinsky H, Gootkind E, Bruce A, Shea N, Roach C Miller C, Rand K, Polineni D, Salathe M, Georgiopoulos A. (2019) Preventing Depression and Anxiety: Results of a Pilot Study of a CF-Specific CBT Intervention for Adults with CF. Pediatric Pulmonology, (Oct) S397
- Smith BA, Roach C, Goetz DM, Shea N, Frederick CA. (2019) The Course of Depression in Cystic Fibrosis: Results of a 6-Year Longitudinal Study. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S405-S405
- Shea N, Frederick CA, Fries LM, Goetz DM, Roach C, Smith BA. (2019) Mental Health Screening in Cystic Fibrosis: Trajectory to Follow-Up Care. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S409-S409
- Quittner A, Muther E, Tilman L, Abbott J, Lomas P, Hempstead S, Fink A, Fernandez G, Smith B. (2019) Examining the Impact of Mental Health Coordinators in CF Centers: Implementation Barriers and Successes Across 3 Years. Pediatric Pulmonology, (Oct) S392
- Frederick CA, Goetz DM, Fries LM, Shea N, Roach C, Smith BA. (2019) Association of Depression with Adverse Health Outcomes in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S391
- Knopf H, Hoffnung MA, Zuckerbrot R, Kaye DL Cogswell A, Petras J, Fornari V, Fremont W, Scharf M, Smith BA. (2018) Comparing One-Time Versus Frequent Primary Care Callers to a Child Psychiatry Access Line. JAACAP, (Oct)
- Fries L, Frederick C, Goetz D, Roach C, Smith BA. (2018) Incidence and Characterization of Depression in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Who Died Since the Inception of Standard Mental Health Screening: A Retrospective Case Series. Pediatric Pulmonology Supplement, NACFC. (Oct)
- Friedman D, Pinsky H, Quittner A, Salathe M, Smith B, Georgiopoulos. (2018) Development of a CF-Specific CBT Intervention to Prevent Depression and Anxiety in Adults with CF. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2018, (Oct)
- Kaye D, Fornari V, Scharf M, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Foley C, Hargrave T, Wallace J, Smith BA, Cogswell A. (2018) Update on Collaborative Care in New York: Current Data for Project Teach Regions 1 and 3. JAACAP, (Oct) S205-206
- Lowery E, Afshar M, West N, Kovacs EJ, Smith B, Joyce C. (2018) Self- Reported Alcohol Use in People with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2018, (Oct)
- George A, Goetz DM, Sawicki GS, Smith BA. (2018) Survey of Cystic Fibrosis Patient/Caregiver Decisions and Provider Advice Regarding CFTR Modulator Therapy. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 434-435
- Smith BA, Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Roach C, Cogswell A. (2018) Depression and Cystic Fibrosis: Results of a 5-Year Longitudinal Study. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 429-429
- Frederick CA, Fries LM, Goetz DM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2018) Relationships Between Depression and Health Outcomes and Trends Over 5 Years of Screening Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 423-423
- Frederick CA, Fries LM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Goetz DM, Smith BA. (2018) Association of CFTR Modulation Therapy Prescription and Mental Health Changes in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 423-423
- Sandage D, Fuchs C, Bailey I, Smith B, Uluer A. (2017) Development of the Cystic Fibrosis Distress Scale. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2017, (Oct)
- Kaye DL, Fornari F, Scharf MA, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Foley C, Hargrave T, Smith BA, Wallace JM, Petras JN, Sengupta S, Singarayer J, MacMaster ER, Falkowitz SB, Mietz A, Cogswell A, Perkins M, Bhatia I, Jensen PS. (2017) Moving into a Higher Gear: The Most Recent Data on the CAP PC Program, a Multi-University Education and Collaborative Care Program for Primary Care Providers in New York State. JAACAP, (Oct) S188
- Smith B, Roach C, Cogswell A. (2017) Incidence & Prevalence of Depression in Patients with CF and Changes Over Time: Year Four of the Buffalo Project. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2017, (Oct)
- Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Cogswell A, Roach C, Fries LM, Pardee C, Borowitz DS, Smith BA. (2017) Developing and Sustaining a Model for Depression and Anxiety Screening and Stepped Care Treatment: Year Four of the Buffalo Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) S416-S416
- Frederick CA, Goetz DM, Fries LM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2017) Association of Depression and Adverse Health Outcomes and Trends Over Time in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) S500-S500
- Goetz DM, Savant A, Rand K, Roach CM, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2016) Screening for Depression in Caregivers of Children with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 456-456
- Smith B, Roach C, Cogswell A. (2016) Further Evolution: The Third Year of Depression Screening & Stepped Care Treatment to Improve Mental Health Outcomes in a CF Center. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2016, (Oct)
- Roach C, Smith B, Cogswell A. (2016) Routine Screening for Depression in Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis: Parent Perception & Satisfaction. Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement 2016, (Oct)
- Kaye DL, Fornari F, Scharf MA, Fremont W, Zuckerbrot R, Foley C, Hargrave T, Smith BA, Wallace JM, Petras JN, Sengupta S, Singarayer J, Cogswell A, Perkins M, Bhatia I, Jensen PS. (2016) Developing and sustaining a model to address mental health needs in primary care: Year Six of the CAP PC Story. JAACAP, (Oct) S211
- Smith BA. (2016) Screening and Treating for Depression and Anxiety in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis. JAACAP, (Oct) S302
- Frederick C, Fries L, Roach C, Cogswell A, Smith B. (2016) Relationship between Depression and Health Outcomes and Trends Over Time in Individuals with CF. Pediatric Pulmonology Supplement 2016, (Oct)
- Fries, L, Savant A, Berger A, Nufer J, Roach C, Smith B, Cogswell A, Borowitz D. (2015) Routine Depression Screening: Dissemination of a Standardized Depression Screening. Pediatric Pulmonology Supplement, (Oct)
- Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Roach CM, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2015) The Relationship Between Depression and Patient Outcomes in Children and Adults with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 442-443
- Roach CM, Smith BA, Cogswell A, Borowitz DS. (2015) Routine Depression Screening: Patient Perceptions and Satisfaction. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 421-421
- Goetz D, Roach C, Cogswell A, Frederick C, Smith B. (2015) The Relationship between Depression and Patient Outcomes in Children and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, Supplement, (Oct)
- Roach C, Smith B, Cogswell C, Borowitz D. (2015) Routine Depression Screening: Patient Perceptions. Pediatric Pulmonology Supplement, (Oct)
- Fries L, Savant AP, Berger A, Nufer J, Roach CM, Smith BA, Cogswell A, Borowitz DS. (2015) Routine Depression Screening: Dissemination of a Standardized Depression Screening and Intervention Process. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 422-422
- Smith B, Roach C, Cogswell A. (2015) Does Depression Screening and Stepped Care Treatment Improve Mental Health Outcomes in a CF Center?. Pediatric Pulmonology, (Jan)
Professional Memberships:
- European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2024–present)
- Research for Health in Erie County. Research Funding Advisory Committee, Erie County Medical Center Foundation; Research for Health in Erie County. Research Funding Advisory Committee, Erie County Medical Center Foundation (2024–present)
- Women in Science & Medicine in Cystic Fibrosis (WISE-CF; formerly Empowering Women Physicians and Scientists in Cystic Fibrosis) (2023–present)
- American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry (2023–present)
- American Association of Directors of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2016–present)
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003–present)
- Association of Women Psychiatrists (2002–present)
- American Medical Association (2000–2005)
- American Psychiatric Association (2000–present)
- Western New York Psychiatric Association (2000–present)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1996–present)
Presentations:
- "Comparison of total score and item-level responses in the PHQ-9 to ascertain evidence of major depression in people with CF." 38th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2024)
- "General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF): Mental Health Concerns Related to CFTR Modulators" Symposium ETI & Mental Health: Current Lay of the Land & New Horizons. 38th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. (2024)
- "TIDES 2.0 International Webinar: how to get started in your country" European Cystic Fibrosis Society; Mental Health Working Group (2024)
- "Mental Health Areas of Focus: Impact of Mental Health Comorbidities" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation PRIME Annual Meeting. (2024)
- "The General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF)" 47th Annual European Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2024)
- "Mental Health iLab: Implementation of Mental Health Screening and Treatment at US CF Centers" Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network (2024)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy." Full day national intensive training course. (2024)
- "Beyond Anxiety and Depression in Cystic Fibrosis" Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Senior National Group. (2024)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy." Full day national intensive training course. (2024)
- "Supporting Mental Wellness in CF Teams." Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Directors’ Meeting (2023)
- "8- hour Special Course: CF Mental Health, past, present, and future (AM) Taking cystic fibrosis mental health to the next level: Supporting couples and families with evidence-based interventions (PM)" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2023)
- "Cystic Fibrosis and Mental Health: Past, Present, and Future." New York State Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center Statewide Grand Rounds (2023)
- "Plenary: There is No Health Without Mental Health: Progress, Challenges, and Hope for the Future" 37th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2023)
- "Depression in CF: What Helps?" Cystic Fibrosis Care BC (British Columbia) (2023)
- "CFF Mental Health Advisory Committee: Past, Present & Future." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation TDN Mental Health Research Working Group Workshop. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2023)
- "CF mental health research priorities: Qualitative content analysis of CF community and provider survey" 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2022)
- "Impact of mental health on health behaviors and treatment adherence" Shaping Initiatives and Future Trends in Management of Cystic Fibrosis (SHIFT): Mental and Psychosocial Health in Cystic Fibrosis Symposium. (2022)
- "Mental and Psychosocial Health in CF: Late Stage-Adolescence and young adulthood" Shaping Initiatives and Future Trends in Management of Cystic Fibrosis (SHIFT): Mental and Psychosocial Health in Cystic Fibrosis Symposium (2022)
- "Mental health within CF multidisciplinary teams" Shaping Initiatives and Future Trends in Management of Cystic Fibrosis (SHIFT): Mental and Psychosocial Health in Cystic Fibrosis Symposium (2022)
- "National implementation of depression and anxiety screening and treatment at US CF centers: What predicts success?" 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2022)
- "Severe Psychiatric Complications Related to CFTR Modular Use" 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2022)
- "Training in CF-CBT: A Cognitive-Behavioral Program to Prevent & Treat Depression & Anxiety for Adults with CF. 8-hour Special Course." 36th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Conference (2022)
- "Management of Anxiety & Depression in Children with CF < 12 years" North American Cystic Fibrosis 365 Conference, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2022)
- "Supporting Adults with CF to Raise Healthy Families" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 365; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2022)
- "Framing a research question and collecting pilot data" Mental Health Research Webinar Series; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2022)
- "Increasing Promotion of Clinical Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry" SUNY SAIL Clinical Leadership Academy Meeting (2022)
- "Psychosocial Fireside Chat" 35th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2021)
- "Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health" 21st National Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Clinical Meeting (2021)
- "Impact of Mental Health Comorbidities on Cystic Fibrosis" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Research Prioritization Workshop Two (2021)
- "Recognizing Suicidal Warning Signs and Preparing to Respond" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Webinar (2021)
- "Compassion in Crisis: Moving from Fatigue to Satisfaction & Hope. Compassion Fatigue Workshop." University at Buffalo Wellness and Work/Life Balance and Great Lakes Health (2021)
- "Helping children manage procedural anxiety" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Webinar (2020)
- "Mental Health Impacts of SARS-CoV2 on the CF Community" 34th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2020)
- "Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the CF Community" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Research Prioritization Workshop One (2020)
- "Cystic Fibrosis as a Model for C-L Psychiatry" Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Annual Meeting (2019)
- "Addressing Procedural Anxiety (Morning Session) & Multidisciplinary Pain Management (Afternoon Session). Full day special class." 33rd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "Psychosocial Research Showcase" 33rd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "Assessment and Management of Pediatric Suicide Risk" National Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2019)
- "Mental Health Across the Spectrum; Plenary" 13th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "Psychosocial Aspects Around Transplant" 13th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "Social & Mental Health Focus to Improve Adherence" 13th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "There’s No Health without Mental Health" 13th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2019)
- "Assessment and Management of Pediatric Suicide Risk in Primary Care" Buffalo Pediatric Society (2019)
- "Foundational Motivational Interviewing Skills for Every CF Clinician (Morning Session) & Advanced Strategies to Address Misuse of Alcohol & Other Substances (Afternoon Session). Full day special course." 32nd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2018)
- "Psychosocial Research Showcase" 32nd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2018)
- "Year in Review: Mental Health and CF" 32nd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2018)
- "The Buffalo Depression Project. Depression and Cystic Fibrosis: A 5-year Longitudinal Study." Pediatric Grand Rounds; Oishei Children’s Hospital (2018)
- "CAP PC Core Training in Key Child Mental Health Issues" Summit Pediatrics (2018)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2017)
- "Mental Health in CF: Taking Your Team to the Next Level to Support Emotional Wellness for Individuals with CF. Full day special class." 31st Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2017)
- "Mental Health Outcomes and Research Workshop" 31st Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2017)
- "CAP PC Core Training in Key Child Mental Health Issues" Jericho Road Community Health Center (2017)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2016)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Advisory Committee: Translating Guidelines into Practice" 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Symposium (2016)
- "Depression & Anxiety Treatment in CF: Therapy, Medications & Preventative Strategies. 4- hour Short Course." 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2016)
- "Simon Wile Symposium: Screening, Adhering, and Dying: A Collaboration with Subspecialty Pediatrics. Screening and Treating Depression & Anxiety in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis" 63rd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2016)
- "Even Further Down the Road with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Primary Care: the Fifth Year of New York‘s State University Collaborative Consultation Program for Primary Care" 62nd Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2015)
- "Psychopharmacology for CF: Short Course" 29th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "Routine Depression Screening: Feasibility and Patient Outcomes in CF: The Buffalo Experience" 29th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2015)
- "There is No Health Without Mental Health: Plenary Session" 29th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child & Adolscent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2015)
- "Mental Health Screening Programmes in Europe: Results and Panel Discussion of Implementation Challenges and Best Practices" 38th European Cystic Fibrosis Society Conference; European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2015)
- "Discussion of the CFF/ECFS Guidelines on Mental Health in CF" 28th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Helping Primary Care Clinicians Give Mental Health Care-What Works?" 61st Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2014)
- "Links Between Depression and Pediatric Chronic Illness: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Clinical Implications. Depression and Cystic Fibrosis" 61st Annual Meeting, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2014)
- "Pilot Programs for Psychosocial Screening in CF Centers: Preparing for the CFF/ECFS International Guidelines on Depression & Anxiety" 28th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Recommendations of the International Guidelines Committee on Mental Health in CF: Screening & Assessment" 28th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Successful Screening Strategies for Depression: 4-hour Short Course" 28th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "The Further Evolution of CAP PC: The Fourth Year of New York’s State-University Collaborative Consultation Program for Primary Care" 61st Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2014)
- "Updates on the International Consensus Guidelines on Mental Health in CF" 27th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Depression and Anxiety in CF: Proposals from the CFF/ECFS’ Anxiety and Depression Guideline Committee. Stepped Model for Screening and Intervention" 37th European Cystic Fibrosis Society Conference; European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2014)
- "CAP PC: New York's University-State Collaborative Consultation Program for Primary Care" 60th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2013)
- "Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression" Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics Grand Rounds; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
- "Enhancing Mental Health Capacity of Cystic Fibrosis Centers Healthcare Providers" 27th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2013)
- "Mental Health Screening Pilot at Boston Children‘s Hospital: Review of the Implementation Process" 27th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2013)
- "Outreach Helps: Child Psychiatry to Primary Care" 60th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2013)
- "Postpartum Psychosis" Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics; Grand Rounds. (2013)
- "Pregnancy and CF: A Strategic Plan. Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy and Parenthood" 27th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2013)
- "Updates on the International Consensus Guidelines on Mental Health in CF" 27th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Symposium (2013)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolscent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2013)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2013)
- "Diagnosis and Treatment of Postpartum Depression in Cystic Fibrosis" 26th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Symposium: Assessment and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety during Medical Transitions (2012)
- "SSRIs: The Known and Unknown about Antidepressants in Cystic Fibrosis" 26th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Workshop: Clinical and Ethical Frontiers in Patient Care: Technology and Psychopharmacology (2012)
- "Advances in Primary Care Assessment and Management of Pediatric Mental Health Problems in Central New York" 59th Annual Meeting Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2012)
- "CAP PC: New York‘s University-State Collaborative Consultation Program for Primary Care" 59th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2012)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2012)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2012)
- "Pharmacological Approaches to Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders" Short Course on Autistic Spectrum Disorders; State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2012)
- "Assessing & Treating High-Risk Comorbid Mental Health Conditions in CF" 25th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2011)
- "Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (CAP-PC): a model for managing mental health for children with CF" 25th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2011)
- "Managing Tough Clinical Issues: Interventions & Referrals for Anxiety, Depression & Pain" 25th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2011)
- "Practical Tour of Pediatric ADHD" 25th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Symposium entitled: ADHD & Executive Dysfunction (2011)
- "Autonomic Dysregulation in Children with Somatization" Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Joint Meeting (2011)
- "The Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Mini-Fellowship" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care (2011)
- "Developmental Issues from Infancy Through Emerging Adulthood" 24th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Symposium (2010)
- "Case Presentations on Motivational Interviewing and Problem Solving" 23rd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2009)
- "Impact of Childhood and Caregiver Depression on Adherence" 23rd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Symposium: Adherence, Making it Work Every Day (2009)
- "Preliminary Results of the International Depression & Anxiety Study" 23rd North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Symposium (2009)
- "Comorbidity of Depression and Cystic Fibrosis in Children and Adolescents: Associations with Adherence to Medical Treatment" 21st Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Symposium: Assessment & Treatment of Depression in Pediatric & Adult Patients with CF. (2007)
- "Depression and Adherence in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis" 54th Annual Meeting, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2007)
- "Comorbidity of Depression and Cystic Fibrosis in Children and Adolescents: Associations with Adherence to Medical Treatment" The Ninth Annual Future Leaders in Psychiatry Meeting; Future Leaders in Psychiatry; Psychiatry (2007)
- "Know the Facts: Depression in CF Patients and Their Caregivers" Cystic Fibrosis Family Night; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2007)
- "Pediatric Depression" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Sister's Hospital (2007)
- "Tools to Screen Depression and a Clinical Pathway to Appropriate Referral" 20th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Symposium: Expert Panel on the Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression (2006)
- "Adherence in Chronic Illness" Grand Rounds; Childrens Psychiatric Center; Department of Child Psychiatry (2006)
- "Imroving Adherence in Chronically Ill Adolescents: As Exemplified by Renal Transplant Patients" Child Psychiatry Academic Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo; Division of Child Psychiatry (2005)
- "CF Mental Health: Past, present, and future Taking cystic fibrosis mental health to the next level: Supporting couples and families with evidence-based interventions (PM) Full day special class" 37th Annual NACFC Conference
Service Activities:
- Clinical Research Review Committee. Cystic Fibrosis Australia and the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust. (2024–present)
- Program Co-Chair, 19th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference, Sept 12-13, 2024, Buffalo, NY.; Program Co-Chair, 19th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference, Sept 12-13, 2024, Buffalo, NY. (2024)
- Heliyon (2024–present)
- Faculty Search Committee for Chair of Neurology (2024)
- Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (2024–present)
- Chair: Department of Psychiatry Wellness Committee; Chair: Department of Psychiatry Wellness Committee (2024–present)
- Faculty Practice Management Board: Department of Psychiatry, Representative; Faculty Practice Management Board: Department of Psychiatry, Representative (2024–present)
- Strategic Planning Committee. Lead for Clinical Pillar Goal 5. (2023–2024)
- UBMD Advisory Committee on Access (2023–present)
- UBMD Advisory Committee on Work-Life. (2023–present)
- Co-Program Director for the Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference; Co-Program Director (2023)
- Dean's UBMD Task Force; Advisory Group (2023–present)
- Faculty Search Committee for Chair of Pediatrics (2023–2024)
- BMC Pulmonary Medicine (2023–present)
- Thorax (2023–present)
- Chest (2023–present)
- Chair; Committee on Promotions to Clinical Rank; Chair (2022–2023)
- Faculty Awards Committee (2022–2023)
- Faculty Council Steering Committee; Member (2022–present)
- Emotional Support Warmline for Tops Market employees after the mass shooting in Buffalo; Warmline Volunteer (2022)
- UB HEALS, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Faculty Supervisor (2022–present)
- Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (2022–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Town Hall. Supporting Your Adolescent’s Mental Health: Resources & Tools for Parents and Caregivers.; Content Expert (2021)
- Pediatrics; Peer Reviewer (2021–2022)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Website: Emotional Wellness (www.cff.org/managing-cf/mental-health); Website Content Development (2021)
- Greater New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.; Greater New York Scientific Update: Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis (2020)
- Committee on Promotions to Clinical Rank; Member (2020–2022)
- Integrating Mental Health Care into Cystic Fibrosis Care. Indiana University Cystic Fibrosis Online Continuing Medical Education Courses (2020–2021)
- COVID-19 Emotional Support Task Force and Support Line for Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center, UBMD Physician's Group, and Optimum Alliance staff and physicians.; Task Force Member and Warmline Volunteer (2020–2022)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Prioritization Workgroup, Chair; Lead (2020–2021)
- 1. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Balancing Family Life with CF. 2. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Communicating with Your Child about Cystic Fibrosis. 3. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Understanding Temperament & Development; Commissioned, coauthored, and edited educational materials to help support children of a parent with Cystic Fibrosis (2020)
- Procedural Anxiety video content for the 2019 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference and the CFF.org website.; Consultant (2020)
- Emotional Wellness and COVID-19 webinar; Navigating Uncertainty webinar; and six weekly live mindfulness sessions. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.; Consultant (2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Online Educational Program; Indiana University School of Medicine; Board Member (2020–present)
- Chair, Teaching Task Force; Chair (2019–2020)
- Narins Eating Disorder Center, Getzville, New York; Advisory Board (2019–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Advisory Board; Board Member (2019–present)
- Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award Selection Committee; Committee Member (2018–2019)
- Faculty Practice Management Board; Department of Psychiatry Alternate Representative (2018)
- Substance Misuse web content for CFF.org website (www.cff.org/managing-cf/substance-misuse); Subject Matter Expert (2017–2018)
- Videos were used in a special course on mental health at the North American CF Conference and are on the CF Foundation YouTube Channel and CFF.org website.; Co-created substance misuse videos for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (2017)
- North American Cystic Fibrosis Planning Committee (2016–present)
- Chair; Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Advisory Committee; Chair (2016–present)
- Chair, Review Committee for Mental Health Coordinator RFA Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland. (2015–2019)
- Presentation on Mental Health for various Family Days at CF Centers nationally.; Presenter (2015–2017)
- Available at www.cff.org/managing-cf/mental-health. Translations available at https://www.ecfs.eu/mental_health-tools/guidelines. Examples include: 1. Mental Health Screening Implementation Planning Worksheet 2. Anxiety and Depression in Cystic Fibrosis, What the Guidelines Mean for You 3. Prevention Tips: What patients and families can do 4. CF and Mental Health: Building Resilience 5. What about Siblings? Helping My Family Cope 6. Cystic Fibrosis: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know (A Guide for Clinicians) 7. Finding a Mental Health Professional: A Guide for the CF Community 8. Virtual Mental Health Screening Guide 9. CF and Mental Health: Thriving with ADHD. A Guide for People Living with CF.; Commissioned, coauthored and edited educational materials on mental health for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation (2015–present)
- Director of Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2014–2016)
- Executive Committee; Member (2014–present)
- Clinical Competency Committee, Division of Child & Adolscent Psychiatry; Member; Chair 2014-2016 (2014–present)
- Psychosomatics; Peer Reviewer (2014–2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Taskforce Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland; Chair (2014–2015)
- Medical Executive Committee, Kaleida Health; Medical Executive Committee Member (2014–present)
- ad hoc Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Cystic Fibrosis; Peer Reviewer (2014–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the European Cystic Fibrosis Society: Anxiety and Depression Guideline Development; Committee Member (2013–2015)
- The Reach Institute, Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Steering Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
- Clinical Research Award Committee: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics (2013–2019)
- Clinical Respiratory Journal; Peer Reviewer (2013–2015)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Adherence Steering Group; Committee Member (2013)
- Physically Ill Child Committee, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2011–present)
- North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Abstract Reviewer; Peer Reviewer (2011–present)
- Pediatrics; Peer Reviewer (2011–2012)
- Child: Care, Health, Development; Peer Reviewer (2011)
- Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Psychiatry; Committee Member; Chair: 2020-6/2023 (2011–present)
- Project TEACH (formerly Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care, CAP PC), New York State Office of Mental Health; Executive Board (2011–present)
- Pediatric Pulmonology; Peer Reviewer (2011–present)
- Board of Directors, Buffalo Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders; Advisory Board (2010–2018)
- Early Career Psychiatrists, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Member (2010–2012)
- Professionalism Committee, Department of Psychiatry; Committee Member (2010)
- Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology; Peer Reviewer (2010)
- Education Policy Committee, Division of Child & Adolscent Psychiatry; Committee Member; Chair: 2014-2016 (2009–present)
- Psychosocial Task Force Planning Committee Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Committee Member (2008–2009)
- Child & Adolscent Psychiatry Research Committee; Committee Member (2006–present)
- Wrote a quarterly column for a Cysitc Fibrosis newsletter; Reporter (2006–2008)
- Faculty Council, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine; Department Representative (2006–2007)
- Evaluation Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2005–2013)
- Selection Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2005–present)
- Student Mentor, Department of Psychiatry; Student Mentor (2005–present)
- Steering Committee; Member (2005–2008)
- Graduate Medical Education Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Member (2003–2008)
- Internal Review Subcommittee; Committee Member (2002–2004)
- Consortium Residents' Committee; Co-Chair (2001–2004)
- Consortium Graduate Medical Education Committee: Resident Representative; Member (2001–2004)
- Behavioral Health Governance Committee, Erie County Medical Center; Behavioral Health Governance Committee, Erie County Medical Center