Lady Davis International Scholarship

Hebrew University, Israel ▪ 2014
Elected Fellow, Div 38, Health Psychology

American Psychological Association ▪ 2010
James Hansen Outstanding Alumni Award

University at Buffalo ▪ 2009
Fulbright Scholarship

Haifa University, Israel ▪ 2006
Dorothy Booz Black Award, Counseling Health Psychology

American Psychological Association, Div 17 ▪ 2005
Elected Fellow, Div 54, Society of Pediatric Psychology

American Psychological Association ▪ 2003
Elected Fellow, Div 17, Society of Counseling Psychology

American Psychological Association ▪ 1998
Fulbright Scholarship

Ben Gurion University, Israel ▪ 1994

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Stern, M, Ewing, L., Davila, E., Thompson, A., Hale, G., & Mazzeo, S. Design and rationale for NOURISH-T: A randomized control trial targeting parents of overweight children with cancer transitioning off treatment. (in press). Contemporary Clinical Trials, available online: 2-JAN-2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2014.12.018

*Leibach, G., Stern, M., Aguayo-Arelis, A., Macias, M., & Rabago, B. (in press, pending revisions). Mental Health and Health Related Quality of Life among Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers in Mexico. International Journal of MS Care.

*Foster, R. H., Russell, C. C., Dillon, R., Bitsko, M. J., Godder, K., & Stern, M. (2014). Relations among optimism, perceived health vulnerability, and academic, self-regulatory, and social self-efficacy in adolescent survivors of childhood cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 32(2), 207-223. doi:10.1080/07347332.2013.874000.

*Foster, R. H., & Stern, M. (2014). Peer and romantic relationships among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood hematological cancer: A review of challenges and positive outcomes. Acta Haematologica, 132(3-4), 375-382. doi:10.1159/000360239.

*Lamanna, J., Trapp, S., Russell, C., & Stern, M. (2014). Preparing for the future: An examination of healthcare provider and patient communication regarding childhood cancer survivorship. Child: Care, Health and Development, Advance online publication. doi:10.1111/cch.12210.

Mazzeo, S. E., Kelly, N. R., Stern, M., Gow, R. W., Cotter, E. W., Thornton, L. M., . . . Bulik, C. M. (2014). Parent skills training to enhance weight loss in overweight children: evaluation of NOURISH. Eating Behaviors, 15(2), 225-229. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.01.010.

*Nicolais C., & Stern M. (2014). Critical synthesis package: CAM Health Belief Questionnaire (CHBQ). MedEdPORTAL Directory and Repository of Educational Assessment Measures [Database]. Retrieved from http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9882

Ning, Y., Yang, S., Evans, R. K., Stern, M., Sun, S., Francis, G. L., & Wickham, E. P., 3rd. (2014). Changes in body anthropometry and composition in obese adolescents in a lifestyle intervention program. European Journal of Nutrition, 53(4), 1093-1102. doi:10.1007/s00394-013-0612-9.

*Palmberg, A. A., Stern, M., Kelly, N. R., Bulik, C., Belgrave, F. Z., Trapp, S. K., . . . Mazzeo, S. E. (2014). Adolescent girls and their mothers talk about experiences of binge and loss of control eating. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23(8), 1403-1416. doi:10.1007/s10826-013-9797-z. PMC4228966.

*Slosky, L., Stern, M., Burke, N. & Siminoff, L. (2014). Decision making in the PICU: An examination of factors influencing participation decisions in phase III randomized clinical trials. International Journal of Pediatrics, 2014, Article ID 676023. doi:10.1155/2014/676023. PMID: 25161672

*Trapp, S. K., & Stern, M. (2013). Review of the Patient Practitioner Orientation Scale. MedEdPORTAL Directory and Repository of Educational Assessment Measures [Database]. Retrieved from http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9501

*Leibach, G., & Stern, M., (2013) Critical synthesis package: Strength of Motivation for Medical School - Revised (SMMS-R) Questionnaire. MedEdPORTAL Directory and Repository of Educational Assessment Measures [Database]. Retrieved from http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9645

*Gerke, C. K., Mazzeo, S. E., Stern, M., Palmberg, A. A., Evans, R. K., & Wickham, E. P., 3rd. (2013). The stress process and eating pathology among racially diverse adolescents seeking treatment for obesity. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 38(7), 785-793. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jst042. PMC3721190.

Mazzeo, S. E., Kelly, N. R., Stern, M., Palmberg, A. A., Belgrave, F. Z., Tanofsky-Kraff, M., . . . Bulik, C. M. (2013). LIBER8 design and methods: an integrative intervention for loss of control eating among African American and White adolescent girls. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 34(1), 174-185. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2012.10.012. Pmc4025958.

*Porter, J. S., Stern, M., Mazzeo, S. E., Evans, R. K., & Laver, J. (2013). Relations among teasing, body satisfaction, self-esteem, and depression in treatment-seeking obese African American adolescents. Journal of Black Psychology, 39(4), 375-395.

Stern, M., Lamanna, J., Russell, C., Ewing, L., Thompson, A., Trapp, S., . . . Mazzeo, S. (2013). Adaptation of an obesity intervention program for pediatric cancer survivors (NOURISH-T). Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 1(3), 264-275. doi:10.1037/cpp0000023.

*Trapp, S. K., Woods, J. D., Grove, A., & Stern, M. (2013). Male coping processes as demonstrated in the context of a cancer-related social support group. Supportive Care in Cancer, 21(2), 619-627. doi:10.1007/s00520-012-1565-x.

*Foster, R.H., Stern, M., Russell, C., Shivy, V., Bitsko, Dillon, R., M., Klosky, J., & Godder, K. (2012). Exploring relationships between optimism, perceived health vulnerability, and parental attachment among adolescent and young adult survivors of pediatric cancer. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 1(4), 181-187, doi:10.1089/jayao.2011.0034.

Mazzeo, S. E., Kelly, N. R., Stern, M., Gow, R. W., Serdar, K., Evans, R. K., . . . Bulik, C. M. (2012). Nourishing Our Understanding of Role Modeling to Improve Support and Health (NOURISH): design and methods. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 33(3), 515-522. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2012.01.003. Pmc3326640.

*Bean, M. K., Mazzeo, S. E., Stern, M., Bowen, D., & Ingersoll, K. (2011). A values-based Motivational Interviewing (MI) intervention for pediatric obesity: study design and methods for MI Values. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 32(5), 667-674. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2011.04.010. Pmc3148306.

*Bean, M. K., Mazzeo, S. E., Stern, M., Evans, R. K., Bryan, D., Ning, Y., . . . Laver, J. (2011). Six-month dietary changes in ethnically diverse, obese adolescents participating in a multidisciplinary weight management program. Clinical Pediatrics, 50(5), 408-416. doi:10.1177/0009922810393497. Pmc3683394.

*Foster, R. H., Kanotra, S., Stern, M., & Elsea, S. H. (2011). Educational and occupational aspirations among mothers caring for a child with Smith-Magenis syndrome. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 23(6), 501-514. doi:10.1007/s10882-011-9241-5.

*Foster, R. H., Stern, M., Russell, C. C., Shivy, V., Bitsko, M. J., Dillon, R., . . . Godder, K. (2011). Exploring relationships between optimism, perceived health vulnerability, and parental attachment among adolescent and young adult survivors of pediatric cancer. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 1(4), 181-187. doi:10.1089/jayao.2011.0034.

Nicholas, D. R., & Stern, M. (2011). Counseling psychology in clinical health psychology: The impact of specialty perspective. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(4), 331-337. doi:10.1037/a0024197.

*Kelly, N. R., Mazzeo, S. E., Evans, R. K., Stern, M., Thacker, L. F., Thornton, L. M., & Laver, J. H. (2011). Physical activity, fitness and psychosocial functioning of obese adolescents. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 4(1), 31-37. doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2010.11.001.

*Foster, R. H., Kozachek, S., Stern, M., & Elsea, S. H. (2010). Caring for the caregivers: an investigation of factors related to well-being among parents caring for a child with Smith-Magenis syndrome. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 19(2), 187-198. doi:10.1007/s10897-009-9273-5.

*Porter, J. S., Bean, M. K., Gerke, C. K., & Stern, M. (2010). Psychosocial factors and perspectives on weight gain and barriers to weight loss among adolescents enrolled in obesity treatment. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 17(2), 98-102. doi:10.1007/s10880-010-9186-3.

Stern, M., Krivoy, E., Foster, R. H., Bitsko, M., Toren, A., & Ben-Arush, M. (2010). Psychosocial functioning and career decision-making in Israeli adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 55(4), 708-713. doi:10.1002/pbc.22642.