Publications

1. Leffler JM, Romanowicz M, Brennan E, Elmaghraby R, Caflisch S, Lange H, Kirtley AT. Integrated Case Presentation Seminar: Bridging Parallel Fields to Improve Psychiatry and Psychology Learner Experience. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2023 Mar 4; 1-10 Epub 2023 Mar 04
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2. Yuruk D, Ozger C, Garzon JF, Leffler JM, Shekunov J, Vande Voort JL, Zaccariello MJ, Nakonezny PA, Croarkin PE. Sequential bilateral accelerated theta burst stimulation in adolescents with suicidal ideation associated with major depressive disorder: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2023; 18 (4):e0280010 Epub 2023 Apr 13
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3. Athreya AP, Vande Voort JL, Shekunov J, Rackley SJ, Leffler JM, McKean AJ, Romanowicz M, Kennard BD, Emslie GJ, Mayes T, Trivedi M, Wang L, Weinshilboum RM, Bobo WV, Croarkin PE. Evidence for machine learning guided early prediction of acute outcomes in the treatment of depressed children and adolescents with antidepressants. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2022 Nov; 63 (11):1347-1358 Epub 2022 Mar 15
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4. Taniguchi Y, Schlief M, Bright J, Simon S, Leffler JM. Implementation of an expressive writing intervention for adolescents during inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Adolescent Psychiatry. 2022; 12 (1):23-37
   
5. Leffler JM, Zelic KJ, Kruser AF, Lange HJ. Youth and parent report of sleep-based interventions and utilization of technology resources in the treatment of pediatric mood disorders. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2021 Oct; 26 (4):924-937 Epub 2021 Mar 18
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6. Fristad MA, Bell Z, Dopp R, Ghaziuddin N, Leffler J, Schneck CD, Singh MK, Sullivan A, Weinstein S, Miller L. Letter to Editor: Measurement-Based Care in Youth-Feasibility and Acceptance. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2021 Apr; 31 (3):233-234 Epub 2020 Dec 31
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7. Whiteside SPH, O'Dell SM, Baker AM, Leffler JM, Sim LA, Harrison NL, Bieber ED, Kosmach JJ, Geske JR. From the laboratory to the office: implementation and sequencing of evidence-based treatment components for newly diagnosed childhood psychiatric disorders in a large health system Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 2021 Apr; 52 (2):156-64
   
8. Sonmez AI, Lewis CP, Port JD, Cabello-Arreola A, Blacker CJ, Seewoo BJ, McKean AJ, Leffler JM, Frye MA, Croarkin PE. Glutamatergic Correlates of Bipolar Symptoms in Adolescents. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2020 Dec; 30 (10):599-605 Epub 2020 Nov 11
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9. Leffler JM, D'Angelo EJ. Implementing Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth in Acute and Intensive Treatment Settings. J Cogn Psychother. 2020 Aug 1; 34 (3):185-199
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10. Lewis CP, Port JD, Blacker CJ, Sonmez AI, Seewoo BJ, Leffler JM, Frye MA, Croarkin PE. Altered anterior cingulate glutamatergic metabolism in depressed adolescents with current suicidal ideation. Transl Psychiatry. 2020 Apr 23; 10 (1):119
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11. Whiteside SPH, Leffler JM, Hord MK, Sim LA, Schmidt MM, Geske JR. The compatibility of clinical child mental health treatment and evidence-based treatment protocols. Psychol Serv. 2020 Feb; 17(1):25-32. Epub 2018 Jul 16.
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12. Leffler JM, Junghans-Rutelonis AN, McTate EA. Integrated family-based partial hospitalization program for children and adolescents with mood disorders: Feasibility and consumer satisfaction Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2020.
    
13. Sattler AF, Leffler JM, Harrison NL, Bieber ED, Kosmach JJ, Sim LA, Whiteside SPH. The quality of assessments for childhood psychopathology within a regional medical center. Psychol Serv. 2019 Nov; 16 (4):596-604 Epub 2018 May 17
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14. Leffler JM, Junghans AN, McTate EA, Geske J, Hughes HM. An uncontrolled pilot study of an integrated family-based partial hospitalization program for youth with mood disorders Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.2017;
    
15. McTate EA, Leffler JM. Diagnosing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: Integrating semi-structured and unstructured interviews. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2017 Apr; 22: (2)187-203.
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16. Zarate-Garza PP, Biggs BK, Croarkin P, Morath B, Leffler J, Cuellar-Barboza A, Tye SJ. How Well Do We Understand the Long-Term Health Implications of Childhood Bullying? Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2017 Mar/Apr; 25 (2):89-95
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17. Leffler J, Harbeck-Weber C, Steel R. Integrating board certification expectations and examinations practice into clinical child and pediatric psychology training programs Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.2016;1:(1)51-59.
    
18. Scola G, McNamara RK, Croarkin PE, Leffler JM, Cullen KR, Geske JR, Biernacka JM, Frye MA, DelBello MP, Andreazza AC. Lipid peroxidation biomarkers in adolescents with or at high-risk for bipolar disorder. J Affect Disord. 2016 Mar 1; 192:176-83 Epub 2015 Dec 23
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19. MacPherson HA, Mackinaw-Koons B, Leffler JM, Fristad MA. Pilot Effectiveness Evaluation of Community-Based Multi-Family Psychoeducational Psychotherapy for Childhood Mood Disorders. Couple Family Psychol. 2016 Mar; 5 (1):43-59
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20. Leffler JM, Riebel J, Hughes HM. A Review of Child and Adolescent Diagnostic Interviews for Clinical Practitioners. Assessment. 2015 Dec; 22: (6)690-703.
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21. Macpherson HA, Leffler JM, Fristad MA. Implementation of multi-family psychoeducational psychotherapy for childhood mood disorders in an outpatient community setting. J Marital Fam Ther. 2014; 40(2):193-211.
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22. Leffler JM, Jackson Y, West AE, McCarty CA, Atkins MS. Training in evidence-based practice across the professional continuum. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 2013; 44(1):20-8.
    
23. Leffler JM, Jackson Y, West A, Mccarthy C, Atkins M. Training in Evidence-Based Practice across the Professional Continuum. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice. 2012 July 2.
    
24. MacPherson Heather A, Leffler J M, Fristad M A. Effectiveness and Transportability of Community-Based Multi-Family Psychoeducational Psychotherapy for Childhood Mood Disorders. Journal of Family Psychology. 2011; Under Review.
    
25. Leffler J M, Fristad M A, Klaus N M. Psychoeducational psychotherapy (PEP) for children with bipolar disorder: Two case studies. Journal of Family Psychotherapy. 2010; 21:269-286.
    
26. Fristad M A, Davidson K H, Leffler J M. Thinking-feeling-doing: A therapeutic technique for children with bipolar disorder and their parents. Journal of Family Psychotherapy. 2007; 18:81-103.