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Jeffrey Pella, Ph.D., M.Sc.Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
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- Overview
- Education & Training
- Clinical Interests
- Teaching
- Committees & Organizations
- Research
- Research Opportunities
- Publications
- Presentations
Dr. Pella earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Roger Williams University, Rhode Island. He then pursued and completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Developmental Psychopathology and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Developmental Psychology from the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
Dr. Pella is a faculty member at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where his expertise lies in the fields of pediatric anxiety and developmental psychology. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, he has made numerous contributions to the academic community through various administrative, educational and committee leadership roles. Since 2022, he has been serving as the Program Director for Scholarship and Discovery, overseeing the development of research projects that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of medicine. Additionally, Dr. Pella holds the position of Program Director for Scholarly Projects for Psychiatry Residents, providing mentorship and guidance to residents. He has been the Course Director for VITAL 1.2 since 2021. Dr. Pella's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through his active involvement in steering committees and his role as a representative for students. He actively contributes to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of the medical community. He is a preceptor and content expert in various subjects, including anxiety disorders and child psychopathology.
Dr. Pella's contributions to the field extend to national and regional levels. He has been invited to speak at prestigious conferences and has numerous publications in prominent journals. Furthermore, he has successfully secured grants and played pivotal roles in research studies focused on pediatric anxiety, affirming his commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Pella also gives talks on admissions and the medical school application process.
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| B.A. | Roger Williams University | Psychology |
| M.Sc. | University of Reading | Developmental Psychopathology |
| Ph.D. | University of Reading | Developmental Psychology |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
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| Postdoctoral | University of Connecticut | Pediatric Anxiety |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
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| Honors | Center for Health Intervention and Prevention Member (UConn CHIP) |
| Member | Phi Alpha Theta |
| Member | Psi Chi |
Pediatric anxiety assessment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Scholarship & Discovery (Program Director)
Vertically Integrated Teams Aligned in Learning (Course Director)
Delivery of Clinical Care (Preceptor)
Formulating Research Questions (Content Expert)
Research Design and Validity (Content Expert)
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders (Content Expert)
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Content Expert)
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders (Content Expert)
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Content Expert)
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship and Discovery Operating Committee | Member | UConn Health | State | 2022 | ||
| Student Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee | Education Committee | Faculty member | UConn Health | University | 2021 | |
| VITAL Operating Committee | Education Committee | Member | UConn Health | University | 2021 | |
| VITAL Curriculum Development Committee | Education Committee | Member | UConn Health | University | 2021 | |
| Psychiatry Departmental Grading Committee | Education Committee | Member | UConn Health | University | 2021 | |
| UConn School of Medicine Admissions Committee | Other | Chair | UConn Health | University | 2019 | |
| Committee on Undergraduate Medical Education (CUME) | Other | Member | UConn Health | University | 2019 | |
| Trials | Professional/Scientific Journal | Reviewer | External | International | 2019 | |
| Northeast Consortium on Medical Education | Workshop/Conference | Member | External | Regional | 2019 | |
| Child and Youth Services Review | Professional/Scientific Journal | Reviewer | External | International | 2018 | |
| Child Care Youth Forum | Professional/Scientific Journal | Reviewer | External | International | 2018 | |
| UConn School of Medicine Admissions Committee | Other | Member | UConn Health | University | 2017 | |
| Psychopathology Review | Professional/Scientific Journal | Reviewer | External | International | 2011 | |
| Journal of Experimental Psychopathology | Professional/Scientific Journal | Reviewer | External | International | 2011 |
The development, maintance, and treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders.
Please contact me for opportunities related to the Scholarship and Discovery course.
Journal Articles
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A comparison of two teacher trainings on student anxiety
School Psychology International 2023 Aug;
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Therapist and therapy-related predictors of outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of school-based treatments for pediatric anxiety
Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. 2022 Dec;
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of School-Based Treatments for Anxiety Disorders.
The journal of mental health policy and economics 2022 Sep;25(3):91-103
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of School-Based Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics 2022 Mar;
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Self-Coding of Fidelity as a Potential Active Ingredient of Consultation to Improve Clinicians' Fidelity.
Administration and policy in mental health 2022 Mar;49(2):237-254
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Teacher Knowledge of Anxiety and Use of Anxiety Reduction Strategies in the Classroom.
Journal of Psychologists and Counselors in Schools. 2021 Sep;
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Teacher Anxiety Program for Elementary Students (TAPES): An Open Trial.
Education and Treatment of Children 2021 Jun;
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Teacher Accommodation, Student Avoidance and Pediatric Anxiety
Journal of Psychologists and Counselors in Schools. 2021 Jan;
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School-Based Clinicians Sustained Use of a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety Disorders.
School Mental Health 2020 Jul;
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School Connectedness and Child Anxiety
Journal of Psychologists and Counselors in Schools. 2020 Mar;
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Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: A Cost of Illness Analysis.
Journal of abnormal child psychology 2020 Feb;
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Caregiver Report of the Utilization of School-Based Services and Supports Among Clinically Anxious Youth
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. 2020 Jan;
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Teacher Anxiety Program for Elementary Students (TAPES): intervention development and proposed randomized controlled trial.
Trials 2019 Dec;20(1):792
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Concordance between clinician, supervisor and observer ratings of therapeutic competence in CBT and treatment as usual: does clinician competence or supervisor session observation improve agreement?
Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy 2019 Dec;1-14
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School-Based Treatment for Anxiety Research Study (STARS): a Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial.
Journal of abnormal child psychology 2019 Nov;
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Children’s Perceptions of Barriers to Session Attendance in School-based Treatment for Anxiety
School Mental Health 2018 Feb;(10):417–427
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Parental responses to children’s avoidance in fear-provoking situations: relation to child anxiety and mediators of intervention response
Child Youth and Care Forum 2018 Jan;
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Child Anxiety Prevention Study: Impact on Functional Outcomes.
Child psychiatry and human development 2016 Jul;48400-410
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Socially anxious mothers' narratives to their children and their relation to child representations and adjustment.
Development and psychopathology 2014 Nov;26(4 Pt 2):1531-46
Book Chapters
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Internalizing Disorders
SAGE encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology 2017 Jul;
Conference Papers
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Teacher Anxiety Program for Elementary Students (TAPES): Description and Outcomes.
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| Navigating the Medical School Application | Talk | The Student National Medical Association | 2023 | |
| The Evolving Status of Research in Medical Education. | Talk | University of Connecticut Health Leaders | 2023 | |
| Pre-Healthcare Panel Discussion | Panel Discussion | Medical Minds Matter | 2023 | |
| School-based clinicians sustained use of a cognitive behavioral treatment for anxiety. | Poster | Research and Policy Conference | 2019 | |
| The teacher anxiety program for elementary students: Open trial results. | Talk | National Association of School Psychologists | 2019 | |
| The Cost of Illness of Pediatric Anxiety Disorders. | Poster | Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies | 2017 |