Elana Newman, PhD

Elana Newman, Ph.D. is McFarlin Endowed Chair of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Tulsa, and Director of Research for the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. Newman has conducts research on psychological assessment of PTSD in children, adolescents, and adults and research participants’ reactions to trauma-related research. In addition, she conducts and supervises studies on trauma-related occupational health of journalists covering trauma, and the effects of trauma-related journalistic practices on audience reactions. She is currently examining the developmental effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure as part of a multi-site study. Clinically, se has been actively involved in raising the standard of clinical care for trauma-exposed children and adults by training clinicians in various clinical interventions. Clinically, her work focuses on helping individuals with substance abuse problems and trauma-related problems. Dr. Newman is a Past President of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies and is Director of Clinical Psychology Training Programs.