Biographical summary
Abigail Matthews, Ph.D., M.H.A., L.P., is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the evidence-based treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders and eating disorders.
Program Director of the Pediatric Mood Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology; leads program development and implementation of accessible, evidence-based interventions for youth with depression that prioritize parent involvement.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Evidence-based treatment of depression in children and adolescents
- Development of parent-only interventions that foster parent self-efficacy and improve parent-child relationships in youth with depression and suicidality
- Evidence-based treatment of eating disorders in youth and young adults
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
MHA - Healthcare AdministrationUniversity of Cincinnati
- 2011
ResidentMedical Psychology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Post Doctoral Fellowship - Clinical Child PsychologyMayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
- 2009
Predoctoral Internship - Clinical Child PsychologyUniversity of New Mexico, Department of Psychiatry
- 2009
Ph.D. - Clinical PsychologyState University of New York at Binghamton
- 2006
MA - Clinical PsychologyState University of New York at Binghamton
- 2000
BA - Art HistoryState University of New York at Buffalo
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
Top 10 ICED 2022 Paper Distinction Academy for Eating Disorders
- 2015
Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development SeminarAssociation of American Medical Colleges
- 2003
Student Conference ScholarshipSociety for Clinical Hypnosis Annual Conference
- 2000
Magna cum LaudeState University of New York at Buffalo
- 2000
Phi Beta KappaState University of New York at Buffalo
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Abstract Reviewer for Annual MeetingAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2024 - present
MemberPsychiatric Emergency Services Interventions Work Group
- 2024 - present
MemberSociety of Pediatric Psychology
- 2024 - present
Invited MemberEating Disorders Research Society
- 2024 - present
MemberPsychiatric Emergency Services Operations Work Group
- 2024 - present
Awards and Scientific Review Committee, memberAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Psychological Association
- 2023 - present
MemberSociety for Adolescent Health and Medicine
- 2023
Abstract Review Committee, memberSociety For Adolescent Health and Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- 2022 - 2023
Inpatient Eating Disorder Medical Guidelines CommitteeCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- 2021 - 2024
Advocacy and Communications Committee, co-chairAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2021 - 2024
AED Forum Newsletter Committee, editorAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2021 - present
MemberAssociation for Contextual Behavioral Science
- 2020
Planning CommitteeOhio Valley Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent and Health Medicine
- 2019 - 2021
AED Forum Newsletter Committee, book reviewerAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2019 - present
Advocacy and Communications Committee, memberAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2018 - 2019
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Treatment Planning Work GroupCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- 2016 - 2017
Social Media Committee, memberAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2015 - 2018
Clinical Teaching Day Committee, memberAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2015 - 2017
MemberAnxiety and Depression Association of America
- 2014 - 2015
PresidentUniversity of Cincinnati, Women's Faculty Association
- 2012 - 2013
Cultural Diversity Scholarship CommitteeUniversity of Texas Southwestern, Clinical Psychology Program
- 2011 - 2013
MemberNational Register Health Service Psychologist
- 2011 - 2013
Training Steering CommitteeChildren’s Medical Center Dallas, Division of Psychiatry
- 2010 - 2011
Graduation Planning CommitteeMayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology
- 2009 - present
MemberAcademy for Eating Disorders
- 2004 - 2006
MemberSociety for Clinical Hypnosis
Publications