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Linda Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D.

Linda Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D.

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About Me

Linda J. Alpert-Gillis, PhD, is currently Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Clinical Nursing at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and serves as the Director of UR Medicine: Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Services and the Laboratory of Innovation in Child Mental ...
Linda J. Alpert-Gillis, PhD, is currently Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Clinical Nursing at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and serves as the Director of UR Medicine: Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Services and the Laboratory of Innovation in Child Mental Health Care Delivery. Dr. Alpert-Gillis received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester, NY in 1987.

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Child & Adoles Serv (SMD)

Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD) - Joint

Professor of Clinical Nursing - Department of SON Primary Faculty (SON) - Joint

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

University of Rochester, Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Community Studies, Department of Psychology 1986 - 1987

University of Rochester, Predoctoral Research Intern, Center for Community Studies, Department of Psychology 1985 - 1986

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Predoctoral Child and Adolescent Psychology Extern 1985 - 1987

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Predoctoral Psychology Intern 1984 - 1985

Convalescent Hospital for Children (Crestwood Children's Center), Predoctoral Child and Adolescent Psychology Intern 1983 - 1984

Education

PhD | University of Rochester. Clinical Psychology. 1987

MA | University of Rochester. Clinical Psychology. 1985

BS | Brown University. Psychology. 1982

Awards

Rita P. Underberg Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2016

Certificate of Appreciation. 2011

Rita P. Underberg Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2011

University of Rochester Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine WISDM Mentoring Award. 2003

Who's Who in America. 1998

Who's Who Among American Women. 1995

Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals. 1990

WT Grant Foundation, University of Rochester, Research Support. 1985 - 1986

Honors Baccalaureate, Magna Cum Laude. 1982

Sigma Xi. 1982

NIH Training Grant, University of Rochester, Training Support. 1982 - 1983

Phi Beta Kappa. 1981

Bodenheimer Memorial Award for Academic Excellence. 1980

Publications

Journal Articles

Integrated Mental Health Training for Pediatric and Psychology Trainees Using Standardized Patient Encounters.

Jee SH, Baldwin C, Dadiz R, Jones M, Alpert-Gillis L

Academic pediatrics.. 2018 18 (1):119-121. Epub 07/15/2017.

Impact of pediatric mental health screening on clinical discussion and referral for services.

Jonovich SJ, Alpert-Gillis LJ

Clinical pediatrics.. 2014 April 53 (4):364-71. Epub 12/03/2013.

Use of a brief standardized screening instrument in a primary care setting to enhance detection of social-emotional problems among youth in foster care.

Jee SH, Halterman JS, Szilagyi M, Conn AM, Alpert-Gillis L, Szilagyi PG

Academic pediatrics.. 2011 11 (5):409-13. Epub 06/17/2011.

Testing the theoretical framework of the COPE program for mothers of critically ill children: an integrative model of young children's post-hospital adjustment behaviors.

Melnyk BM, Crean HF, Feinstein NF, Fairbanks E, Alpert-Gillis LJ

Journal of pediatric psychology.. 2007 May 32 (4):463-74. Epub 10/14/2006.

Reducing premature infants' length of stay and improving parents' mental health outcomes with the Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment (COPE) neonatal intensive care unit program: a randomized, controlled trial.

Melnyk BM, Feinstein NF, Alpert-Gillis L, Fairbanks E, Crean HF, Sinkin RA, Stone PW, Small L, Tu X, Gross SJ

Pediatrics.. 2006 November 118 (5):e1414-27. Epub 10/16/2006.

Creating opportunities for parent empowerment: program effects on the mental health/coping outcomes of critically ill young children and their mothers.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis L, Feinstein NF, Crean HF, Johnson J, Fairbanks E, Small L, Rubenstein J, Slota M, Corbo-Richert B

Pediatrics.. 2004 June 113 (6):e597-607. Epub 1900 01 01.

Improving the mental/psychosocial health of US children and adolescents: outcomes and implementation strategies from the national KySS Summit. Parenting and marital transitions/family conflict: KYSS task force summary and recommendations

Hawkins-Walsh E; Herendeen N; Melnyk, BM; Alpert-Gillis LJ.

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners. 2003; 6 suppl(17): S14-S16.

Improving the mental/psychosocial health of US children and adolescents: outcomes and implementation strategies from the national KySS Summit.

Melnyk BM, Brown HE, Jones DC, Kreipe R, Novak J

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners.. 2003 17 (6 Suppl):S1-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Improving cognitive development of low-birth-weight premature infants with the COPE program: a pilot study of the benefit of early NICU intervention with mothers.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis L, Feinstein NF, Fairbanks E, Schultz-Czarniak J, Hust D, Sherman L, LeMoine C, Moldenhauer Z, Small L, Bender N, Sinkin RA

Research in nursing & health.. 2001 October 24 (5):373-89. Epub 1900 01 01.

The COPE program: a strategy to improve outcomes of critically ill young children and their parents.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis LJ

Pediatric nursing.. 1998 24 (6):521-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Helping mothers cope with a critically ill child: a pilot test of the COPE intervention.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis LJ, Hensel PB, Cable-Beiling RC, Rubenstein JS

Research in nursing & health.. 1997 February 20 (1):3-14. Epub 1900 01 01.

Coping with marital separation: smoothing the transition for parents and children.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis LJ

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners.. 1997 11 (4):165-74. Epub 1900 01 01.

Building healthier families: helping parents and children cope with divorce.

Melnyk BM, Alpert-Gillis L

Advanced practice nursing quarterly. 1997 2 (4):35-43. Epub 1900 01 01.

Enhancing coping outcomes of mothers and young children following marital separation: A pilot study

Melynk BM; Alpert-Gillis L.

Journal of family nursing. 1996; 2(3): 266-285.

An evaluation of the efficacy of a preventive intervention for 4th-6th grade urban children of divorce.

Pedro-Carroll JL, Alpert-Gillis LJ, Cowen EL

The journal of primary prevention.. 1992 December 13 (2):115-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

An evaluation of the efficacy of a preventive intervention for 4th-6th grade urban children of divorce

Pedro-Carroll, JL; Alpert-Gillis LJ; Cowen EL.

Journal of primary prevention. 1992; 13: 115-130.

Relationships between support and adjustment among children of divorce.

Cowen EL, Pedro-Carroll JL, Alpert-Gillis LJ

Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines.. 1990 July 31 (5):727-35. Epub 1900 01 01.

Anxiety and depression in young children of divorce

Hoyt L; Cowen EL; Pedro-Carroll JL; Alpert-Gillis LJ.

Journal of clinical child psychology. 1990; 19: 26-32.

Gender and sex-role influences on children's self-esteem.

Alpert-Gillis LJ, Connell JP

Journal of personality.. 1989 March 57 (1):97-114. Epub 1900 01 01.

Children of Divorce Intervention Program: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a program for young urban children

Alpert-Gillis LJ; Pedro-Carroll JL; Cowen EL.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology. 1989; 57: 583-589.

Helping children cope: Preventive interventions for children of divorce

Pedro-Carroll JL; Alpert-Gillis LJ.

The Community Psychologist. 1987; 20: 11-13.

Mental Health Problems that Mediate Treatment Utilization Among Children in Foster Care

Conn, A.M; Szilagyi,, M.A.; Alpert-Gillis, L.J.; Baldwin, C.D.; Jee, S.H..

Journal of Child and Family Studies. .

Books

A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention, and Health Promotion, 2nd Edition (2013)

Chapter: Marital Separation and Divorce

Authors: Melnyk, Bernadette & Alpert-Gillis, Linda

Publisher: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, NY 2013

KySS Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention and Health Promotion (2006)

Chapter: Marital Separation and Divorce

Authors: Melnyk, Bernadette & Alpert-Gillis, Linda

Publisher: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, NY 2006

Jenny's Wish (1997)

Authors: Alpert-Gillis, L.J., Melnyk, B.

Publisher: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY 1997