CPSE :: Melissa Heath

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise

Assessment and evaluation
Crisis intervention
School psychology

Research

School-based crisis intervention

Education

Ph.D., School Psychology, Texas A&M, 1996
B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1975

Affiliations

School Psychology - Primary

Selected Publications

"Memorializing Columbine", Illness, Crisis & Loss, Bingham, R., Heath, M. A., Lyon, R. C., Williams, M., Whicker, J., & Paine, C. K., Volume 17, Issue 3, Pages 223-241, July, 2009 View Abstract
"Strengthening cultural sensitivity in children's disaster mental health services", School Psychology International, Heath, M. A., Nickerson, A. B., Annandale, N., Kemple, A., & Dean, B., Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 347-373, August, 2009 View Abstract
"Coping with grief: Guidelines and resources for assisting children", Intervention in School and Clinic, Heath, M. A., Leavy, D., Hansen, K., Ryan, K., Lawrence, L., & Sonntag, A. G., Volume 43, Issue 5, Pages 259-269, May, 2008 View Abstract
"The role of memorials in helping students heal", School Psychology Forum, Heath, M. A., Bingham, R., & Dean, B., Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 17-29, National Association of School Psychologists, April, 2008 View Abstract
"Developing and strengthening school-based crisis response teams", School Psychology Forum, Nickerson, A. B., & Heath, M. A., Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 1-16, National Association of School Psycholgists, April, 2008 View Abstract
"History of school safety and psychological first-aid for children", Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, Heath, M. A., Ryan, K., Dean, B., & Bingham, R., Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 206-223, August, 2007 View Abstract
"Crisis intervention for students of diverse backgrounds: School counselors' concerns", Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, Canada, M., Heath, M. A., Money, K., Annandale, N., Fischer, L., & Young, E. L., Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 12-24, Oxford University Press, 2007 View Abstract
"School crisis plans and sensitivity to diversity: Who are we planning for?", Communique, Heath, M. A., Annandale, N. O., Ryan, K., & Smith, T. B., Volume 35, Issue 3, Pages 30-32, National Association of School Psychologists, November, 2006 View Abstract
"Bibliotherapy: A resource to facilitate emotional healing and growth", School Psychology International, HEATH, M. A., Sheen, D., Leavy, D., Young, E. L., & Money, K., Volume 26, Pages 563-580, 2005
"School-based crisis intervention: Preparing all personnel to assist", HEATH, MELISSA ALLEN; Sheen, Dawn, Guilford Press, New York, April, 2005 View Abstract
"The preparation of school psychologists for crisis intervention.", Psychology in the Schools, A. Jerome, A. White, S. Marston, S. Lamb, D. Pope, C. Rawlins, Volume 39, Pages 427-439, 2002
"School counselors' preparation for and participation in crisis intervention.", Professional School Counseling, K. Burt, E. Bryan, D. Carter, R. Orsi, L. Durkan, Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 96-102, 2002

Experience

Teaching

Associate Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, 1999

Awards

Vicki Cottrell HOPE Award, Utah County HOPE Task Force, Suicide Prevention, 2008
School Psychology Professor of the Year, Graduating Cohort of BYU School Psychology Students, 2007
School Psychology Professor of the Year, Graduating Cohort of BYU School Psychology Students, 2004