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Diana Mendez, PhD, ABPP

 

Diana Mendez, PhD, ABPP

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Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships

Executive Division

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Academic Appointment

  • University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Psychology

Education

  • American Board of Professional Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, 2021
  • University of Miami Medical School, Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology, 2013
  • University of Detroit Mercy, Clinical Psychology, PhD, 2012
  • University of Central Florida, Psychology, BS, 2007

Expertise and Interests

  • PTSD treatment and assessment
  • PTSD treatment retention and outcomes
  • Social determinants of health in PTSD treatment
  • Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based services for PTSD

Membership in Professional Societies

  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
  • Association of VA Psychologist Leaders
  • APA Divisions 18 and 56

Awards and Honors

  • Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veterans Family Award, Purdue University, 2024
  • Congressional Recognition Honoree, Bio added to Congressional Record, 2022

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PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health