Mel English, PsyD

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Mel English, PsyD, is a psychologist with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Internship

Predoctoral Psychology Intern - University of Maryland Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellow - University of Maryland Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Board Certification

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (TF-CBT)

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - Elmira College, Elmira, NY

Graduate Degree

PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA
MS in Clinical Psychology - Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2022

English, M., McCullough, S., Sommerhalder, M. S., Day, D., Lingenfelter, M., Edwards, S., & Scardamalia, K. (2022). Factors associated with readmissions to a child psychiatric inpatient unit. Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2022.2127135

2017

English, M. (2017). An MMPI-2 Comparison of active and passive perpetrators in child maltreatment cases. Poster presented at the Chestnut Hill College Doctoral Student Poster Session, November, 2017.

2014

Terry, C. P., & English, M. S. (2014). Constantly connected: Predictors of problem cell phone use. Poster presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, March 2014 and at the Elmira College Research Symposium, May 2014 (Awarded 1st Place in Social Sciences).

2013

Bednaz, J., English, M., & Simons, D. (2013). The influence of race on emotion recognition. Poster presented at the Elmira College Research Symposium, May 2014 (Awarded 2nd Place in Social Sciences).

Posters and Presentations

Invited Lectures

2022

English, M., Yarnell, J. B., Robinson, P. (2022). LGBTQIA+ Youth and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Understanding Challenges and Creating Affirming Spaces. The 2022 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, held virtually.

2021

English, M., Yarnell, J. B., Robinson, P. (2021). Be the Change: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Now and Forever. West Virginia Department of Education’s Student Success Summit, held virtually.

English, M., Yarnell, J. B., Robinson, P. (2021). Creating Affirming Spaces for Queer Youth: Understanding Experiences, Addressing Mental Health Needs and Celebrating Resilience. Guest Lecture for VAMHCS/University of Maryland School of Medicine Psychology Internship Consortium.

Awards and Honors

2021, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Award, UMSOM Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2022 Trainee Member at Large, APA Division 53--Acute, Intensive, and Residential Service SIG
2021, Distinguished Psychology Intern Researcher Award
2016, Pi Gamma Mu Graduate Scholarship Recipient
2015, Summa Cum Laude Honors
2015, Phi Beta Kappa (Honor Society in Liberal Arts and Sciences)
2014, Pi Gamma Mu (International Honor Society in Social Sciences)
2013, Psi Chi (International Psychology Honor Society)
2011-2015, Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honor Society) 2013 Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society) 2012 Honor Scholar (3.8 GPA), Dean’s List (3.6 GPA)
2011-2015, Elmira College Presidential Scholarship
2011-2015, Elmira College Key Award Scholarship
2014, Empire 8 Women’s Soccer Second Team All-Conference
2013, Empire 8 Conference Sportswoman of the Year
2011-2014, Empire 8 Academic President’s List