WilliamRBeardsleeMD

Psychiatry • Boston, MA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

George P. Gardner and Olga E. Monks Professor of Child Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, Boston Chldrn's Hosp

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Office
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Phone+1 617-355-6087

Fax+1 617-730-0271
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Education & Training

Children's HospitalResidency, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1974 - 1975
Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1972 - 1974
University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1971 - 1972
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1972 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Self-understanding, envisioning the future, and prevention: An appreciation and a reflection on the occasion of the 100th anniversary.
William R Beardslee> ;The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 2024 Mar 21
The Transition to Adulthood in Children of Depressed Parents: Long-Term Follow-Up Data from the Family Talk Preventive Intervention Project.
Taylor L Myers, Tracy R G Gladstone, William R Beardslee> ;International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023 Feb 14
eHealth Familias Unidas Mental Health: Protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid Type 1 trial to scale a mental health preventive intervention for Hispanic y...
Yannine Estrada, Alyssa Lozano, Devina Boga, Maria I Tapia, Tatiana Perrino, Maria Rosa Velazquez, Lourdes Forster, Nicole Torres, Cecilia V Morales, Lisa Gwynn, Willi...> ;Plos One. 2023 Jan 1
7 citations
Understanding mechanisms of change in a family-based preventive mental health intervention for refugees by refugees in New England.
Kira DiClemente-Bosco, Sarah Elizabeth Neville, Jenna M Berent, Jordan Farrar, Tej Mishra, Abdirahman Abdi, William R Beardslee, John W Creswell, Theresa S Betancourt> ;Transcultural Psychiatry. 2023 Feb 1
6 citations
A Trauma-Informed, Family-Centered, Virtual Home Visiting Program for Young Children: One-Year Outcomes
Catherine Mogil, Nastassia J. Hajal, Hilary Aralis, Blair Paley, Norweeta G. Milburn, Wendy Barrera, Cara J. Kiff, William R. Beardslee, Patricia Lester> ;Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 2021 May 7
1 citations
Racial/ethnic disparities in depression treatment for caregivers investigated by the U.S. child welfare system.
Hiu-fai Fong, Michael A. Lindsey, Mario Cruz-Gonzalez, William R. Beardslee, Margarita Alegría> ;Academic Pediatrics. 2021 Feb 11
10 citations
Community-Level Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment: Next Steps in a World with COVID-19.
Beth E. Molnar, Arielle A J Scoglio, William R. Beardslee> ;International Journal on Child Maltreatment. 2021 Jan 6
Establishing a path to unity: Recommendations for the Biden/Harris administration.
Gita Jaffe, Jill D. McLeigh, Ryan P. Kilmer, Deborah Klein Walker, William R. Beardslee, Cori Tergesen, Cynthia Taylor Handrup> ;The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 2021 Jan 1
8 citations
24-Month Outcomes of Primary Care Web-Based Depression Prevention Intervention in Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial
Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Kunmi Sobowale, C. Hendricks Brown, David A. Aaby, Daniela A. Terrizzi, Jason Canel, Eumene Ching, Anita D. Berry, Jam...> ;Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2020 Oct 28
Effects of an adolescent depression prevention program on maternal criticisms and positive remarks.
Bridget A. Nestor, Susanna Sutherland, Chrystyna D. Kouros, Steven M. Brunwasser, Steven D. Hollon, V. Robin Weersing, Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Gregory N. Clarke, Willia...> ;Journal of Family Psychology. 2020 Jul 13
3 citations
Risk and protective factors for whoonga use among adolescents in South Africa.
Teresa DeAtley, Catherine Mathews, Dan J. Stein, David J. Grelotti, Larry K. Brown, Danielle Giovenco, Millicent Atujuna, William R. Beardslee, Caroline Kuo> ;Addictive Behaviors Reports. 2020 Apr 21
28 citations
Family-Based Mental Health Promotion for Somali Bantu and Bhutanese Refugees: Feasibility and Acceptability Trial
Theresa S. Betancourt, Jenna M. Berent, Jordan Freeman, Rochelle L. Frounfelker, Robert T. Brennan, Saida M. Abdi, Ali Maalim, Abdirahman Abdi, Tej Mishra, Bhuwan Gaut...> ;The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2020 Mar 1
12 citations
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Resilience-Oriented Family Intervention to Prevent Adolescent HIV and Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controll...
Caroline Kuo, Catherine Mathews, Danielle Giovenco, Millicent Atujuna, William R. Beardslee, Jacqueline Hoare, Dan J. Stein, Larry K. Brown> ;Aids Education and Prevention. 2020 Feb 1
3 citations
The Association Between Parental Depression and Child Psychosocial Intervention Outcomes: Directions for Future Research.
Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Anne Diehl, Lauren O. Thomann, William R. Beardslee> ;Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 2019 Jul 1
8 citations
Resilience and psychosocial outcomes among South African adolescents affected by HIV
Caroline Kuo, Ashleigh LoVette, Jennifer A. Pellowski, Abigail Harrison, Catherine Mathews, Don Operario, William R. Beardslee, Dan J. Stein, Larry K. Brown> ;AIDS. 2019 Jun 1
7 citations
Master Clinician Review: Parental Depression and Family Health and Wellness: What Clinicians Can Do and Reflections on Opportunities for the Future.
William R. Beardslee> ;Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2019 Aug 1
11 citations
Building resilient families: Developing family interventions for preventing adolescent depression and HIV in low resource settings
Caroline Kuo, Ashleigh LoVette, Dan J. Stein, Lucie Cluver, Larry K. Brown, Millicent Atujuna, Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Jacqueline Martin, William R. Beardslee> ;Transcultural Psychiatry. 2019 Feb 1
8 citations
Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing Depression Among At-Risk Youths: Postintervention and 2-Year Follow-Up
Frances L. Lynch, John F. Dickerson, Gregory N. Clarke, William R. Beardslee, V. Robin Weersing, Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Giovanna Porta, David A. Brent, Tami L. Mark, L...> ;Psychiatric Services. 2019 Jan 3
8 citations
Evaluating construct equivalence of youth depression measures across multiple measures and multiple studies.
George W. Howe, Getachew A. Dagne, C. Hendricks Brown, Ahnalee M. Brincks, William R. Beardslee, Tatiana Perrino, Hilda Pantin> ;Psychological Assessment. 2019 Jul 1
12 citations
Effect of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Humanistic and Interpersonal Training vs. Internet-based General Health Education on Adolescent Depression in Primary Car...
Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Daniela A. Terrizzi, Allison Paulson, Jennifer Nidetz, Jason Canel, Eumene Ching, Anita D. Berry, James Cantorna, Joshua Fogel, Milton Eder, Meg...> ;JAMA Network Open. 2018 Nov 2
8 citations
Engaging Mothers With Depressive Symptoms in Care: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Head Start.
Michael Silverstein, Yaminette Diaz-Linhart, Howard Cabral, William R. Beardslee, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Caroline J. Kistin, Gregory Patts, Emily Feinberg> ;Psychiatric Services. 2018 Sep 26
12 citations
Problem-Solving Education to Prevent Depression Among Low-Income Mothers: A Path Mediation Analysis in a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Michael Silverstein, Howard Cabral, Mark T. Hegel, Yaminette Diaz-Linhart, William R. Beardslee, Caroline J. Kistin, Emily Feinberg> ;JAMA Network Open. 2018 Jun 1
15 citations
Factors associated with mental health services referrals for children investigated by child welfare.
Hiu-fai Fong, Margarita Alegría, Megan H. Bair-Merritt, William R. Beardslee> ;Child Abuse & Neglect. 2018 May 1
34 citations
Two-Year Impact of Prevention Programs on Adolescent Depression: an Integrative Data Analysis Approach
C. Hendricks Brown, Ahnalee M. Brincks, Shi Huang, Tatiana Perrino, Gracelyn Cruden, Hilda Pantin, George W. Howe, Jami F. Young, William R. Beardslee, Samantha Montag...> ;Prevention Science. 2018 Feb 1
9 citations
Prevention of Depression in At-Risk Adolescents: Moderators of Long-term Response.
Judy Garber, V R Weersing, Steven D. Hollon, Giovanna Porta, Gregory N. Clarke, John F. Dickerson, William R. Beardslee, Frances L. Lynch, Tracy R. G. Gladstone, Wael ...> ;Prevention Science. 2018 Feb 1
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Press Mentions

Family Talk Versus Usual Services in Improving Child and Family Psychosocial Functioning in Families with Parental Mental Illness (PRIMERA—Promoting Research and Innovation in Mental hEalth seRvices for fAmilies and Children): Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled TrialApril 1st, 2021
The Childrens Hospital Guide to Your Childs Health and DevelopmentJune 27th, 2020
New Studies Can Inform Programs to Prevent Sexual Violence Among Teens Locally, GloballyApril 12th, 2019
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Grant Support

2/4-Prevention Of Depression: Impact On The Transition To Early AdulthoodNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
Prevention Of Depression In At-Risk AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
Prevention For Families With Affective DisorderNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–2001
Children At Risk For Affective DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1985

Hospital Affiliations

Boston Children's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts