Faculty/Staff Bios:

Betsey Benson, PhD

Nisonger Center UCDD The Ohio State University Director, Nisonger Center Adult Behavior Support Services Program 614-688-3214 betsey.benson@osumc.edu

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

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