Mellin, Elizabeth A., Ph.D.,

Mellin, Elizabeth A., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Education
eam20@psu.edu

Education

• Ohio University , Ph.D. Counselor Education Auburn University, M.Ed.
• Community Counseling Auburn University, M.A. Psychology
  
  

Research Interests

My research and scholarly interests primarily focus on the contribution of school-family-community collaborations toward improving learning and mental health outcomes for youth. This program of research, which is grounded in capital and agency theories, specifically examines how counselors capitalize on the combined assets of multiple professions and families to generate innovative approaches for addressing nonacademic barriers to learning such as poverty and emotional and behavioral issues. Current research studies are working to better understand parental agency in schools and mental health agencies, address barriers to collaboration between school and community systems, and use social network analysis to examine interprofessional networks.

Research Collaboration Opportunities

Students, faculty, practitioners, family members, and youth are welcome to contact me with their ideas/needs for research projects and interventions related to schools, families, and communities, expanded school mental health, or families. Independent study and research lab experiences are generally available every semester.

Recent Publications (Full CV available here)

Weist, M.D., Mellin, E.A., Stiegler, K.L., Lever, N., Haber, N., & Blaber, C. (in press). Challenges to collaboration in school mental health and strategies for overcoming them. Journal of School Health.

Mellin, E.A., Anderson-Butcher, D., & Bronstein, L. (2011). Strengthening interprofessional team collaboration: Potential roles for school mental health professionals. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 4, 51-61.

Bronstein, L., Ball, A., Anderson-Butcher, D., Mellin, E.A., & Wade-Mdivanian, R. (2011). Advancing collaboration between school-and agency-employed school-based social workers: A mixed methods comparison of competencies and preparedness. Children & Schools, 33, 83-95.

Mellin, E.A., & Weist, M.D. (2011). Exploring School Mental Health Collaboration in an Urban Community: A Social Capital Perspective. School Mental Health, 3, 81-92.

Mellin, E. A., Hunt, B., & Nichols, L (in press). Collective approaches to helping: Counselor professional identity and interprofessional collaboration. Journal of Counseling & Development.

Mellin, E. A., Bronstein, L. R., Anderson-Butcher, D., Amorose, A., Ball, A., & Green, J. H. (2010). Measuring interprofessional collaboration in expanded school mental health: Mode refinement and scale development. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 1-10.

Ball, A., Anderson-Butcher, D., Mellin, E. A., & Green, J. H. (2010). Developing interdisciplinary competencies for expanded school mental health professionals: An exploratory study. School Mental Health, 114-124.

Mellin, E. A. & Fang, H. N. (2010). Exploration of the pathways to delinquency for girls with depression: Implications for cross-systems collaboration and counseling. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 30, 58-73.

Mellin, E. A. (2009). Unpacking interdisciplinary collaboration in expanded school mental health: A conceptual model for developing the evidence base. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 2, 4-14.

Mellin, E. A. & Pertuit, T. (2009). Research priorities for mental health counseling with youth: Implications for counselor preparation, professional development, and research. Counselor Education and Supervision, 49, 137-155.

Mellin, E. A. (2009). Responding to the crisis in youth mental health: Potential roles for the counseling profession. Journal of Counseling & Development, 87, 501-506.

Mellin, E. A., Hunt, B., & Brislin, D. (2009). Rehabilitation counselor preparation for work with youth with psychiatric disabilities. Rehabilitation Education, 52, 167-178.

Trusty, J., Mellin, E. A., & Herbert, J. T. (2008). Working to close historical achievement gaps: Roles and tasks of elementary school counselors. Elementary School Journal, 108, 407-421.

Mellin, E. A. (2008). Rejection sensitivity and college student depression: Findings and implications for counselors. Journal of College Counseling, 11, 32-41.

Hazler, R. J., & Mellin, E. A. (2004). The developmental origins and treatment needs of depressed female adolescents. Journal of Counseling and Development, 82, 18-24.

Mellin, E. A., & Beamish, P. M. (2002). Interpersonal theory and depressed adolescents: Clinical update. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 24, 110-125.

Referred Book Chapters

Mellin, E. A. (2011). Identifying reasons for joining the profession. In S. C. Nassar-McMillan & S. G. Niles (Eds.), Developing your identity as a professional counselor: Standards, Settings, and Specialties (pp. 37-55). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.

Mellin, E. A. (2011). Mental health counseling in community settings: History, models, and trends. In S. C. Nassar-McMillan & S. G. Niles (Eds.), Developing your identity as a professional counselor: Standards, Settings, and Specialties (pp. 206-231). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.

Mellin, E. A. (2009). Children of families affected by parental mental illness: Community approaches to building self-esteem. In M. H. Guindon (Ed), Self-esteem across the lifespan (pp. 206-231). New York: Routledge.

Courses Taught (at Penn State)

• Introduction to Counseling and Human Development
• Counseling Theories
• Family Counseling
• Working with Children and Families in Rehabilitation and Human Service Settings
• Sexuality Issues in Counseling
• Counseling Practicum

Editoral Positions

• Editorial Board Member (2009-present), Journal of Counseling & Development
• Editorial Board Member (2009-present), Counselor Education and Supervision
• Reviewer (2009-present). Advances in School Mental Health Promotion.

Professional Memberships

• American Counseling Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Counselors for Social Justice
• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
• Mental Health and Education Integration Consortium