Ph.D. 2008 Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook

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JOHN E. PACHANKIS

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 2008 Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook

M.A. 2004 Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook

B.A. 2002 Psychology, Loyola University, New Orleans, summa cum laude

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2012 Visiting Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology

2008 - Assistant Professor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University

2007 - 2008 Clinical Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

2007 - 2008 Pre-doctoral Clinical Intern, McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School

HONORS AND AWARDS

2010 Outstanding Paper by an Early Career Professional, University of Connecticut, Center for the Study of Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

2007 Departmental Award for Excellence in Research; SUNY-Stony Brook

2007 Distinguished Contribution by a Student; APA Division 44

2006 Malyon-Smith Award; APA Division 44

2004 Point Foundation Scholar

2002 Outstanding Senior Thesis Award; Loyola University

2002 Distinguished Student of Psychology; Loyola University

2001 Tony Martin Guerrero Memorial Scholarship; PFLAG

2001 Edgar Murray Scholarship; Loyola University

1999 Nancy H. and Joseph J. Mansfield Scholarship in Psychology; Loyola University

RESEARCH FUNDING

2012-2015 Principal Investigator. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health. "Intervention development for social stress, mental health, and HIV risk among MSM." (PI: Pachankis) R34 MH096607-01 $690,649.

2012 - 2017 Co-Investigator. National Institute of Health. National Institute of Drug Abuse. "Multi-component intervention to reduce sexual risk and substance use." (PI: Parsons) R01 DA034661 $3,705,778

2012 - 2014 Co-Investigator. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Drug Abuse. "A theoretically driven study of substance use and HIV decision- making." (PI: Wells) R03 DA 033868-01 $200,000

2011 - 2013 Co-Investigator. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Drug Abuse. "Peer-delivered HIV prevention intervention using social networking technology." (PI: Lelutiu-Weinberger) R03 DA 031607-01 $146,640

2010 - 2015 Co-Investigator. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health. "Compulsive behaviors, mental health, and HIV Risk." (PI: Parsons) R01 MH 087714 $3,656,077

2009 - Recipient. National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. Loan Repayment Program and renewal. "Incorporating social-cognitive mechanisms underlying the stigma-health relationship into effective health interventions."

2006 State University of New York at Stony Brook, Psychology Department Retirees' Dissertation Fellowship, "Mental and physical health benefits of disclosing gay-related stress," $1,000

2006 American Psychological Association, Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, "Mental health and sexual risk-taking correlates of rejection sensitivity in gay men,." $1,000

2005 Department of Psychology, SUNY-Stony Brook, Summer Research Funding, "Mental health and sexual risk-taking correlates of rejection sensitivity in gay men." $1,000

2005 American Psychological Association, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, "Mental health and sexual risk-taking correlates of rejection sensitivity in gay men." $1,000

2004-08 The Point Foundation, "Mental and physical health benefits of disclosing gay-related stress." $68,000

RESEARCH GRANTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW

Principal Investigator. National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute. "Enhancing smoking cessation interventions for at-risk men using Internet technology." (MPI: Pachankis) R21 CA 164662-01

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2008 International LGBT Psychology Summer Institute, University of Michigan

2004 Point Foundation Fellowship

2003 Stony Brook Foundation Fellowship

2001 University at Buffalo Foundation Fellowship

PUBLICATIONS

Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Golub, S., & Parsons, J (2012). Differential association of psychosocial factors and HIV risk behavior for younger and older sexual minority men. AIDS and Behavior.

Hatzenbuehler, M.L., Pachankis, J.E. , & Wolff, J. (2012). Religious climate and health-risk behaviors in LGB youth: A population-based study. American Journal of Public Health, 102, 657-663.

Pachankis, J.E., & Bernstein, L. (2012). An etiological model of anxiety in young gay men: From early stress to public self-consciousness. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 13, 107-122.

Pachankis, J.E., & Westmaas, J.L., & Dougherty, L.R. (2011). The influence of sexual orientation and masculinity on young men’s tobacco smoking. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 79, 142-152.

Merin, A., & Pachankis, J.E. (2011). The psychological impact of genital herpes stigma. Journal of Health Psychology, 16, 80-90.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2010). Expressive writing for gay-related stress: Psychosocial benefits and mechanisms underlying improvement. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78, 98-110.

Pachankis, J.E. (2009). The use of cognitive behavior therapy to promote authenticity. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 5, 28-38.

Pachankis, J.E., Goldfried, M.R., & Ramrattan, M. (2008). Extension of the rejection sensitivity construct to the interpersonal functioning of gay men. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76, 306-317.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2007). On the next generation of process research. Clinical Psychology Review, 27, 760-768.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2007). An integrative, principle-based approach to psychotherapy. In S. Hofmann & J. Weinberger (Eds.) The Art and Science of Psychotherapy (pp. 49-68). New York: Routledge.

Pachankis, J.E. (2007). The psychological implications of concealing a stigma: A cognitive-affective-behavioral model. Psychological Bulletin, 133, 328-345.

Goldfried, M.R., & Pachankis, J.E. (2007). Homosexuality: Toward affirmative therapy. In J.C. Muran (Ed.) Dialogues on difference: Diversity studies of the therapeutic relationship (pp. 98-106). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2006). Social anxiety in young gay men. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 20, 996-1015.

Pachankis, J.E., & Bell, A.C. (2006). Future directions of psychotherapy integration. In J.C. Norcross & M. R. Goldfried (Eds.), Future directions of psychotherapy integration: A roundtable. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 4, 392-471.

Goldfried, M.R., Pachankis, J.E., & Bell, A.C. (2005). A history of psychotherapy integration. In J.C. Norcross & M.R. Goldfried (Eds.), Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2004). Clinical issues in working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, and Training, 41, 227-246.

Levy, S.R., Ramirez, L.F., West, T.L., & Pachankis, J.E. (2004). Racial and ethnic prejudice among children. In J. L. Chin (Ed.), The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination: Vol. 4. Racism in America. New York: Praeger Press.

PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION

Pachankis, J. E., & Hatzenbuehler, M. L. The social development of contingent self-worth among sexual minority young men: An empirical test of the "Best Little Boy in the World" hypothesis. Manuscript under review.

Pachankis, J. E., Buttenwieser, I. A., Bernstein, L. B., & Bayles, D. O. A longitudinal, mixed methods study of sexual position identity, behavior, and fantasies among young sexual minority men. Manuscript under review.

Clyman, J., & Pachankis, J. E The relationship between objectively-coded explanatory style and mental health in the stigma-related narratives of young gay men. Manuscript under review.

Pachankis, J. E., & Hatzenbuehler, M. L. The influence of state policies and attitudes on young sexual minority men’s substance use: Direct effects and possible mechanisms. Manuscript under review.

Pachankis, J.E., & Weinberger, C. The development of an online risk-reduction intervention for young gay and bisexual men using social networking technology.

Pachankis, J.E., Rendina, H. J., Ventuneac, A., & Parsons, J. The role of distorted cognitions in conceptual models of hypersexuality among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

Pachankis, J.E., Robinson, M., & Lelutiu-Weinberger, C. Incorporating mental health and social stress treatment into evidence-based HIV prevention interventions. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. Invited submission.

Merin, A., & Pachankis, J.E. The mediating role of stigma on the relationship between genital herpes outbreak frequency and depression.

PRESENTATIONS

Pachankis, J. E., & Hatzenbuehler, M. L. (2012). The social development of contingent self-worth among sexual minority young men: An empirical test of the "Best Little Boy in the World" hypothesis. Paper to be presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference. National Harbor, MD.

Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Golub, S., & Parsons, J. T. (2012). Differential association of psychosocial factors and HIV risk behavior for younger and older sexual minority men. Paper to be presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference. National Harbor, MD.

Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Golub, S., & Parsons, J. T. (2012). The development of an online health intervention for young gay and bisexual men. Paper to be presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference. National Harbor, MD.

Moore, N. F., & Pachankis, J. E. (2012). What's left unsaid: Parental rejection, sexual orientation disclosure, mental health, and unfinished business in college-aged sexual minority men. Poster to be presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference. National Harbor, MD.

Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Golub, S., & Parsons, J. T. (2012). Participant-researcher collaboration to modify a face-to-face HIV risk reduction intervention for young MSM for online delivery. Poster to be presented at the American Public Health Association annual conference, San Francisco, CA.

Pachankis, J. E., & Hatzenbuehler, M. L. (2012). The influence of state policies and attitudes on young sexual minority men’s substance use: Direct effects and possible mechanisms. Invited paper presented at the Structural Stigma and Population Health Conference. Columbia University, New York, NY.

Rendina, H. J., Gamarel, K. E., Pachankis, J. E., Golub, S. A., &Parsons, J. T. (2012). Adult attachment and its implications for gay men’s relationships. Invited presentation at the International Meeting for Gay Men’s Sexual Health: A Focus on Couples. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Pachankis., J. E., Westmaas, J. L., & Dougherty, L. R. (2011). The influence of sexual orientation and masculinity on young gay men’s tobacco smoking. Paper presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Merin, A., & Pachankis, J. E. (2011). Genital herpes and negative affectivity: the central role of stigma. Paper presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Pachankis, J.E. & Feinstein, B. A. (2011). New advances in minority stress conceptualizations of sexual minority individuals' well-being. Co-chair of symposium at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Pachankis, J.E. (2011). Assessing sexual orientation and other methodological issues in research with sexual minority participants. Panelist on discussion chaired by Deborah Hope and Luis Morales Knight. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Pachankis, J.E., Hatzenbuehler, M.L., & Buttenwieser, I. (2011). Self-concealment, self-worth, and close relationships among young gay men. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Washington, DC.

Silver, K. J., McGinn, L. K., Solomon, N., & Pachankis, J. E. (2011). Negative peer labeling and depression: A prospective study exploring the mediating role of cognitive style in adolescents. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Washington, DC.

Pachankis, J.E. (2011). Targeting stress and fostering resilience in LGB individuals: Evidence based approaches and future directions. Paul Briscoli Memorial Grand Rounds. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA.

Fuhrman, L., & Pachankis, J.E. (2011). Stigma in the maintenance of adolescent self-injury. Poster presented at the New York State Psychological Association annual conference, New York, NY.

Pachankis, J.E. (2011). Targeting stress and fostering resilience in LGB individuals: Evidence based approaches and future directions. Presentation at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Adolescent Health Center, New York, NY.

Fuhrman, L., & Pachankis, J.E. (2011). Stigma in the maintenance of adolescent self-injury. Poster presented at the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury annual academic conference, New York, NY.

Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Starks, T., Bamonte, A., Golub, S., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Age cohort differences in the effects of perceived gay-related stigma and anxiety scores on risky sex in a sample of HIV-MSM. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Las Vegas, NV.

Pachankis, J.E., & Dougherty, L.R. (2010). The costs of self-concealment in the lives of gay men: Evidence from a 10-day experience sampling study. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Diego, CA.

Pachankis, J.E. (2010). Psychological impact of stigma—Three Perspectives. Discussant of panel at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Diego, CA.

Pachankis, J.E. (2010). Psychosocial mechanisms and consequences of the interpersonal rejection of sexual minority individuals. Distinguished Address given to the International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection, Padua, Italy.

Pachankis, J.E. (2010). Social cognitive mechanisms underlying the association between minority stress and mental health in gay men. Invited presentation to the Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training, Hunter College, City University of New York. New York, NY.

McGinn, L. K., Solomon, N., Silver, K., Dworin, I., & Pachankis, J.E. (2010). The impact of negative peer labeling and cognitive styles in predicting depression and anxiety in inner-city adolescents. Paper presented at the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Boston, MA.

Pachankis, J.E. (2010). Confronting the stigma of mental illness as mental health professionals. Invited presentation at the 6th Annual Multicultural Behavioral Medicine Symposium. Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Department, Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY.

Pachankis, J.E. (2010). Clinical issues in working with LGB adolescents. Presentation at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Adolescent Health Center, New York, NY.

Pachankis, J.E. (2009). Looking towards universal psychological processes to explain LGB- heterosexual mental health disparities. Chair of symposium at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, New York, NY.

Pachankis, J.E., Goldfried, M.R., & Ramrattan, M. (2008). Extension of the rejection sensitivity construct to the interpersonal functioning of gay men. Symposium at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Pachankis, J.E. (2008). Integrating sexual minority issues into clinical psychology graduate training. Paper presented at the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology midwinter meeting, San Antonio, TX

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2007). Disclosing gay-related stress: Psychological and physical health effects and mechanisms underlying improvement. Paper presented at the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration, Lisbon, Portugal.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2007). The effectiveness of a written disclosure intervention for coping with gay-related stress. Paper presented at the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Madison, WI.

Pachankis, J.E., & Goldfried, M.R. (2005). Social anxiety in gay men. Symposium at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Pachankis, J.E., (2005). Sources of and solutions to disenfranchisement of LGBT youth. Panel discussion at Equality Forum, Philadelphia, PA.

Pachankis, J.E., (2004). Successes and challenges for gays and lesbians in graduate training, professional development, and mentoring. Panel discussion at the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.