Sarah Mayer-Brown, PhD
About Sarah Mayer-Brown
Titles
Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
2012-2014, Center for Pediatric and Family Studies Mini Grant
2009, Summa Cum Laude, George Washington University
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2015-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology – Pediatric Gastroenterology Special Interest Group
2011-present, American Psychological Association
2011-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer
Childhood Obesity
Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Pediatrics
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology - George Washington University, Washington, DC
Graduate Degree
PhD in Clinical & Health Psychology - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
MS in Clinical & Health Psychology - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Internship
Pediatric Psychology Predoctoral Internship - Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Fellowship
Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship - Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Columbus, OH
Publications
Publications
2018
Mayer-Brown, S., Basch, M. C., Robinson, M. E., & Janicke, D. M. (2018). Impact of Child and Maternal Weight on Healthcare Trainee Clinical Assessment Decision Making: A Virtual Human Study. Childhood Obesity.
2016
Mayer-Brown, S., Lawless, C., Fedele, D., Dumont-Driscoll, M., & Janicke, D. M. (2016). The effects of media, self-esteem, and BMI on youth's unhealthy weight control behaviors. Eating Behaviors, 21, 59-65.
2014
Lim, C. S., Mayer-Brown, S. J., Clifford, L. M., & Janicke, D. M. (2014). Pain is associated with physical activity and health-related quality of life in overweight and obese children. Children's Health Care, 43(3), 186-202.