Assistant Professor, Core School Psychology Faculty and Core Undergraduate Faculty

Office: CFO 802
940-898-2329  phone | 940-898-2301 fax | email: amitchell2@twu.edu

Education

Courses Taught
History and Systems of Psychology (Undergraduate and Graduate Courses), Adolescent Psychology, Supervised Practicum, Advanced Developmental Psychology, and Research Team.

Research Interests
Behavior change with at-risk students, Selective Mutism, Child Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology

Recent Publications

• Carlson, J. S., Mitchell, A. D., & Segool, N. (2008). The current state of empirical support for the pharmacological treatment of selective mutism. School Psychology Quarterly, 23, (3), 354-372.
• Mitchell, A. D. (in press). Addressing Students’ Academic Failure and Emotional Problems in Group Settings [review of Mental Group Interventions in Schools: Promoting Mental Health for At-risk Children and Youth]. PsycCRITIQUES.

Honors/Grants/Service

• Outstanding School Psychologist – Texas Association of School Psychologists (2003)
• TWU New Faculty Research Enhancement Program grant recipient. $6000 (Spring, 2008).
• TWU State Employee Charitable Campaign Committee, Member
• Department of Psychology and Philosophy Comprehensive Examination, Coordinator
• Department of Psychology and Philosophy School Psychology Program, Practicum and Internship Coordinator
• Department of Psychology and Philosophy Undergraduate Committee, Member