Faculty/Staff Bios:
Betsey Benson, PhD
Nisonger Center UCEDD |
Discipline(s):
Psychology
Education
Dr. Benson received her Ph.D from Northern Illinois University, clinical psychology concentration and her B.A. from University of Rochester.
Research
- Dual Diagnosis (mental retardation and mental illness) in adolescents and adults.
- Aggression, social cognitive variables, and anger management training.
- Mood disorders.
- Integration of behavioral and psychiatric interventions
Service
- Core faculty, Coordinating Center of Excellence in Dual Diagnosis (MI/MRDD), state of Ohio Initiative by Dept. of MR/DD, Dept. of MH, and Developmental Disabilities Council
- Director, Nisonger Center Adult Behavior Support Services Program, a contract with the Franklin County Board of MR/DD, assistantships available for graduate students in this program
- Co-author with Michael Aman, Project Med series for consumers (see Michael Aman listing)
- Past President, Ohio Chapter of AAMR
- Fellow, American Association on Mental Retardation
- Past Member, Board of Directors, National Association for Dual Diagnosis
- Participant, Psychosocial survey, in Expert Consensus Guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric and behavioral problems in mental retardation
- Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
- Editorial Board, Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities
- Editorial Board, Developmental Disabilities Bulletin
For full vita including publications, visit Dr. Benson's bio on the Department of Psychology website