Research

*Holmes, K., Daleiden, E., Orimoto, T., Wilkie, D., Jackson, D., Sender, M., Nakamura, B., Chorpita, B., & Mueller, C. (2024). Utilizing a university and state collaboration to advance student training and support public mental health care. Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tep0000486

*Ng, A. C., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024). An examination of the Ohio Scales, Short Form, Hopefulness domain, youth- and caregiver-report versions in a community care setting. Children and Youth Services Review. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107892

*Choy, S. K. J., *Vincent, A. M., *Maesaka, T. J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023). Psychometric analysis of the Parental Attitudes Toward Psychological Services Inventory with a diverse community sample. Journal of Child and Family Studies.

*Matsui, M. M. & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). Cultivating strength-based assessment: Psychometric evaluation of the Social-Emotional, Evidence-Based Developmental Strengths (SEEDS) youth self-report with ethnically diverse grade school youth. Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2022.2148309

*Choy, S, K. J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). A psychometric of the Parent Engagement in Evidence-Based Services questionnaire with a diverse community sample. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-022-09970-y

*Laba, T., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). A psychometric investigation of the Ohio Scales, Short Form, Problem Severity Domain, Youth- and Caregiver-Report Versions. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-022-09970-y

*McLennan, P., *Laba, T. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). Effects of modularized workshop trainings on youth clinical progress in a public mental health system. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1177/10634266221097708

*Maesaka, T., Shernoff, E., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021). An evaluation of the Practice Element Response Form in a sample of preservice trainees. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2021.1941428

Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Daleiden, E. L., Edwall, G. E., Nygaard, P., & Chorpita, B. F. (2020). Fifteen years of MAP implementation in Minnesota: Tailoring training to evolving provider experience and expertise. Journal of Family Social Work, 23(1), 91-113. DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2019.1694341

*Hill, K. A., *Mah, A. C., Nakamura, B. J. (2020). Where does it begin? Community-based therapists’ intentions for treating non-comorbid youth. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-020-01051-0

*Mah, A. C., *Hill, K. A., Cicero, D. C., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). A psychometric evaluation of the Intentions Scale for Providers – Direct Items. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research. doi: 10.1007/s11414-019-09675-3

*McLennan, P., Mueller, C.W., Heck, R.H. & Nakamura, B.J. (2019). Effects of workshop trainings on practice element utilization among therapists in a youth public mental health system. Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2019.1612298

Milette-Winfree, M, Orimoto, T., Preston-Pita, H., Schwiter, G., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). Improving rural mental health service quality through partnerships and innovation. The Journal of Rural and Community Development, 15(1), 33–48.

*Chang, J.P., Orimoto, T.E., *Burgess, A., *Choy, S.K.J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2019). The Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Consumer Engagement in Evidence-Based Services. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28(11), 2963-2976. doi: 10.1007/s10826-019-01472-y

Milette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B. J., Kotte, A., & Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2019). Multilevel predictors of case managers’ assessment administration behavior in a precursor to a measurement feedback system, 46(5), 636–648. Administration and Policy in Mental Health Services Research.

Okamura, K. H., Jackson D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019). Therapist and youth predictors of specific practices derived from the evidence-base in community mental health. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 46(5), 609-619. DOI: 10.1007/s10488-019-00942-

Okamura, K. H., Orimoto, T. E., Nakamura, B. J., *Chang, B., Chorpita, B. F., & Beidas, R. S. (2019). A History of child and adolescent treatment through a distillation lens: Looking back to move forward. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research. DOI: 10.1007/s11414-019-09659-3

*Izmirian, S. C., Chang, J. P., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019). Predicting youth improvement in community-based residential settings with practices derived from the evidence-base. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 46 (4), 458-473. doi: 10.1007/s10488-019-00925-2

Friedberg, R. D., Nakamura, B. J, Miller, A., Winkelspect, C., Tebben, E., & Beidas, R.S. (2018). Disruptive innovations to facilitate better dissemination and delivery of evidence-based practices: Leaping over the tar-pit. Evidence Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 3(2), 57-69. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2018.1427009.

Okamura, K. H., *Hee, P. J., Jackson, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2018). Furthering our understanding of therapist knowledge and attitudinal measurement in youth community mental health. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 45(5), 699-708. doi: 10.1007/s10488-018-0854-1.

Burgess, A. M., *Chang, J., Nakamura, B. J., *Izmirian, S., & *Okamura, K. H. (2017). Evidence-based practice implementation within a theory of planned behavior framework. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 44(4), 647-665. doi: 10.1007/s11414-016-9523-x

Burgess, A. M., *Okamura, K. H., *Izmirian, S., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Shimabukuro, S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2017). Therapist attitudes towards evidence-based practice: A joint factor analysis. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research 44(3), 414-427.

Ebesutani, C. K., *Korathu-Larson, P., Nakamura, B., Higa-McMillan, C. K. & Chorpita, B.F. (2017). The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale 25 – parent version: Scale development and validation in a school-based and clinical sample. Assessment, 24(6), 712-728.

Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Becker, K. D., *Chang, J. P., Chiu, A., Stanick, C. F., Cheron, D. M., Daleiden, E. L., & Chorpita, B. F. (2017). Measuring practice element procedural knowledge: How do trainees PERForm? Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 11, 243-251

*Okamura, K. H., Ebesutani, C., *Bloom, R., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J. & Chorpita, B. F. (2016) Differences in internalizing symptoms across specific ethnic minority groups: An analysis across Chinese American, Filipino American, Japanese American, Native Hawaiian, and White Youth. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25(11), 3353-3366.

*Izmirian, S. C. & Nakamura, B. J. (2016). Knowledge, attitudes, social desirability, and organizational characteristics in youth mental health services. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 43(4), 630-647. doi: 10.1007/s11414-015-9491-6.

*Izmirian, S. C., Nakamura, B. J., *Hill, K. A., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Slavin, L. (2016). Therapists’ knowledge of practice elements derived from the evidence-base: Misconceptions, accuracies, and guidance of future training efforts. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pro0000081.

*Kotte, A., *Hill, K. A., *Mah, A. C., *Korathu-Larson, P. A., *Au, J. R., *Izmirian, S., Keir, S. S., Nakamura, B. J., & Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2016). Facilitators and barriers of implementing a measurement feedback system in public youth mental health. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. Advance online publication. doi:10.1007/s10488-016-0729-2

*Okado, I., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2016). Positive and negative affect in clinic-referred youth with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 20(1), 53-62.

*Okamura, K.H., Nakamura, B. J., Mueller, C., Hayashi, K., & Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2016). An exploratory factor analysis of the knowledge of evidence-based services questionnaire. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 43(2), 214-232.  DOI: 10.1007/s11414-013-9384-5

Chorpita, B. F., *Park, A., Tsai, K., *Korathu-Larson, P., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., & Weisz, J. (2015). Balancing effectiveness with responsiveness: Therapist satisfaction across different treatment designs in the Child STEPs Randomized Effectiveness Trial, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Morris, A., Jackson, D. S., & Slavin, L. (2015). Predictors of use of evidence-based practices for children and adolescents in usual care. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 42, 373-383

*Burgess, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2014) An evaluation of the two-factor model of emotion: Clinical moderators within a large, multi-ethnic sample of youth. Journal of Psychopathology & Behavioral Assessment, 36, 124-135.

Nakamura, B. J., *Selbo-Bruns, A., *Okamura, K. H., *Chang, J. P., Slavin, L., & Shimabukuro, S., (2014). Developing a systematic evaluation approach for training programs within a train-the-trainer model for youth cognitive behavior therapy. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 53, 10-19.

*Orimoto, T.E., Mueller, C.W., Hayashi, K. & Nakamura, B.J. Community-based treatment for youth with co- and multimorbid disruptive behavior disorders. (2014). Administration and Policy in Mental Health Services and Mental Health Services Research, 41(2), 262-275.

Chorpita, B. F., Weisz, J. R., Daleiden, E. L., Schoenwald, S. K., Palinkas, L. A., Miranda, J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Austin, A. A., Borntrager, C., Ward, A. M., Wells, K. C., Gibbons, R. D., & the Research Network on Youth Mental Health. (2013). Long term outcomes for the child steps randomized effectiveness trial: A comparison of modular and standard treatment designs with usual care. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81, 999-1009.

Lyon, A. R. Borntrager, C., Nakamura, B. J., & Higa-McMillan, C. (2013). From distal to proximal: Routine educational data monitoring in school-based mental health. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 6, 263-279.

Nakamura, B. J., Mueller, C. W., Higa-McMillan, C., *Okamura, K., H., *Chang, J. P., Slavin, L., & Shimabukuro (2013). Engineering youth service system infrastructure: Hawaii’s continued efforts at large-scale implementation through knowledge management strategies. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. 

*Price, M., Higa-McMillan, C., Ebesutani, C., *Okamura, K., Nakamura, B., Chorpita, B. F., & Weisz, J. (in press). Symptom differentiation of anxiety and depression across youth development and clinic-referred/non-referred samples: An examination of competing factor structures of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-Oriented Scales. Development and Psychopathology, 25, 1005-1015. (pdf)

Becker, K. D., *Smith, A., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2012) Content and diagnostic specificity of fear hierarchy items of youth with anxiety disorders. Journal of Clinical Psychology Practice, 3, 28-42. (pdf)

*Selbo-Bruns, A., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C., Hayashi, K. & Chorpita, B. (2012). A Multi-informant multi-measure approach to the two factor model of emotion with youth. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. (pdf)

*Lim, A., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, Shimabukuro, S., & Slavin, L. (2012). Effects of workshop trainings on evidence-based practice knowledge and attitudes among youth community mental health providers. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 50, 397-406. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., Hirsch, M., Daleiden, E., Slavin, L., Amundson, M. J., Rocco, S., Mueller, C., Osiecki, S., Southam-Gerow, M. A., Stern, K., & Vorsino, W. M. (2011). Large-scale implementation of evidence-based treatments for children ten years later: Hawaii’s evidence based services initiative in children’s mental health. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 18, 24-35. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C., *Okamura, K. & Shimabukuro, S. (2011). Knowledge of and attitudes towards evidence-based practices in community child mental health practitioners. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 38, 287-300. (pdf)

Chorpita, B. F., Daleiden, E. L., *Ebesutani, C. E., Young, J., Becker, K. D., Nakamura, B. J., Phillips, L., Hershberger, A. M., *Stumpf, R., *Trent, L., Smith, R., *Okamura, K. H., & *Starace, N. K. (2011). Evidence based treatments for children and adolescents: An updated review of indicators of efficacy and effectiveness. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 18, 154-172.

*Ebesutani, C., Chorpita, B. F., Higa-McMillan, C., Nakamura, B. J., *Regan, J., & *Lynch, R. (2011). A psychometric evaluation of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale – parent version in a school sample. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 39, 173-185.

*Ebesutani, C., *Smith, A., *Bernstein, A., Chorpita, B. F., Higa-McMillan, C., & Nakamura, B. J. (2011). A bifactor model of negative affectivity: Fear and distress components among younger and older youth.Psychological Assessment, 23, 679-691.

*Ebesutani, C., *Bernstein, A., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C., Chorpita, B. F & Weisz, J. R. (2010). Concurrent validity of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-Oriented Scales: Correspondence with DSM diagnoses and comparison to Syndrome Scales. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 32, 373-384. (pdf)

*Ebesutani, C., *Bernstein, A., Nakamura, B., Chorpita, B. F., & Weisz, J. (2010). A Psychometric Analysis of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale – Parent Version in a Clinical Sample. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 38, 249-260. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., *Ebesutani, C., *Bernstein, A., & Chorpita, B. F. (2009). A Psychometric Analysis of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-Oriented Scales. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 31(3), 178-189. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., *Pestle, S. L., & Chorpita, B. F. (2009). Differential sequencing of cognitive-behavioral techniques for reducing child and adolescent anxiety. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 23(2), 114-135. (pdf)

Chorpita, B. F., & Nakamura, B. J. (2008). Dynamic structure in diagnostic structured interviewing: A comparative test of accuracy and efficiency. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 30, 52-60. (pdf)

Schiffman, J., Chorpita, B.F., Daleiden, E.L., Maeda, J., & Nakamura, B. (2008). Service Profile of Youths with Schizophrenia-Spectrum Diagnoses. Children and Youth Services Review, 30, 427-436. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., Daleiden, E. L., & Mueller, C. W. (2007). Validity of treatment target progress ratings as indicators of youth improvement. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 16 (5), 729-741. (pdf)

Nakamura, B. J., Schiffman, J., Lam, C. W., Becker, K. D., & Chorpita, B. F. (2006). A modularized cognitive-behavioral intervention for water phobia in an adolescent with childhood-onset schizophrenia. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 28, 29-42. (pdf)

Higa, C. K., Fernandez, S. N., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., Daleiden, E. L. (2006). Parental assessment of childhood social phobia: Psychometric properties of the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory for Children–Parent Report. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 35, 590-597. (pdf)

Schiffman, J. E., Nakamura, B. J., Earleywine, M., & LaBrie, J. (2005). Symptoms of schizotypy precede cannabis use. Psychiatry Research, 134, 37-42. (pdf)

Chorpita, B. F., & Nakamura, B. J. (2004). Four considerations for dissemination of intervention innovations. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11 (4), 364-367. (pdf)

Choy, S. K. J., Matsui, M. M., Françoise Acra, C., Wilkie, D. P., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024) An examination of caregiver behavioral intentions to use youth evidence-based services. [Manuscript submitted for review]. Department of Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Laba, T. M., Fraser, M. V., Hayashi, K., Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Predicting Treatment Outcomes with Caregiver-Youth Discrepancy Reporting Patterns in a Multiethnic Public Mental Health Sample. [Manuscript submitted for review]. Department of Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Mah, A.C., Fraser, M. V., Wilkie, D. P., Hill, K. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024). Examining Therapist-Level Predictors of Practices Derived from the Evidence-Base: A Theory of Planned Behavior Study. [Manuscript submitted for review]. Department of Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Wong, W. W. A., Goh, P. K., Nakamura, B. J., Matsunaka, K., Mellor, G. S., & Xu, Y. (2025). Measurement Equivalence of an ADHD Screening Tool Across Diverse Racial and Ethnic Groups. [Manuscript submitted for review]. Department of Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Chapters in Edited Books: 

Nakamura, B. J., Slavin, S., Shimabukuro, S., & Keir, S. (2014). Building and Advancing an Evidence-Based Service System in Hawaii. In R. Beidas and P. C. Kendall (Eds.). Child and Adolescent Therapy: Dissemination and Implementation of Empirically Supported Treatments. New York: Oxford University Press.

Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C., & Chorpita, B. F. (2012). Sustaining Hawaii’s evidence-based service system in children’s mental health. In D. Barlow and K. McHugh (Eds.). Dissemination of Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions. New York: Oxford University Press. (pdf)

Edited Book: 

Friedberg, R. D., & Nakamura, B. J. (Eds.). (2020) Tradition and Innovation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Youth. Springer Nature. 

Other Articles:

*Maesaka, T.J., *Taylor-Matro, A., Millette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B.J. (2020). Recommendations for Increasing Rapport and “Telepresence” During Telehealth Interactions With Youth and Families. CAMHD Chronicle Issue 9.

*Hiura, A. M., *Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C.W. (2016, October) Integrating school mental health evidence-based services and positive behavioral intervention supports through a university and public school system partnership.  Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies’ Child and School Special Interest Group Newsletter, Fall 2016.

Chang, J. P., & Nakamura, B. J., (2013) “Help Your Keiki”: Development and implementation of a consumer-centric website on youth evidence-based practices. American Psychological Association’s Children, Youth & Families Newsletter, Spring 2013.

Becker, K., Nakamura, B. J., Young, J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2009) What Better Place than Here, What Better Time than Now? ABCT’s Burgeoning Role in the Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices. the Behavior Therapist, 30, 89-96. (pdf)

Young, J., N., & Nakamura, B. J. (2006). Evidence-based assessment in the real world. In Balance: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Newsletter, 21 (1), 3.

Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B.F. (2004). A Brief report on modular cognitive behavior therapy. Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Youth, 4 (2), 39-41. 

Nakamura, B. J. (2024). Faculty Travel Fund ($1,200). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI. 

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Provide Mental Health Assessments, Consultation, Professional Development and Interventions for the Hawaii Department of Education. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Amount: $582,550.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, and Training Program, Coordinated Specialty Care Program, First Episode Psychosis, and Federal Grant Support. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Amount: $1,757,063.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Provide Mental Health Assessments, Consultation, Professional Development and Interventions for the Hawaii Department of Education. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Amount: $381,264.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, and Training Program, Coordinated Specialty Care Program, First Episode Psychosis, and Federal Grant Support. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Amount: $1,732,942.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Training Services in Psychological Assessments. Hawaii’s Department of Health. August 11, 2023 to August 10, 2024. Amount: $154,800.

Nakamura, B. J. (2022). Faculty Travel Fund ($1,200). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Provide Mental Health Assessments, Consultation, Professional Development and Interventions for the Hawaii Department of Education. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Amount: $381,264.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, and Training Program, Coordinated Specialty Care Program, First Episode Psychosis, and Federal Grant Support. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Amount: $1,732,942.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Training Services in Psychological Assessments. Hawaii’s Department of Health. August 11, 2022 to August 10, 2023. Amount: $154,800.

Nakamura, B. J. (2021). Faculty Travel Fund ($340). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Provide Mental Health Assessments, Consultation, Professional Development and Interventions for the Hawaii Department of Education. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Amount: $278,264.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, and Training Program, Coordinated Specialty Care Program, First Episode Psychosis, and Federal Grant Support. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Amount: $1,258,082.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Training Services in Psychological Assessments. Hawaii’s Department of Health. August 11, 2021 to August 10, 2022. Amount: $92,194.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Provide Mental Health Assessments, Consultation, Professional Development and Interventions for the Hawaii Department of Education. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Amount: $278,264.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Amount: $1,032,880.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Amount: $257,065.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Amount: $819,490.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Early Intervention for Psychosis in Hawaii. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. $55,762.

Nakamura, B. J. (2019). Faculty Travel Fund ($1700). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Amount: $257,065.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 Amount: $769,318.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Early Intervention for Psychosis in Hawaii. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. $356,800.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Amount: $249,954.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 Amount: $688,357.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Early Intervention for Psychosis in Hawaii. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. $ 304,367.

Nakamura, B. J. (2017). Faculty Travel Fund ($1500). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Amount: $249,954.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Amount: $599,494.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Early Intervention for Psychosis in Hawaii. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. $162,269.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Understanding and Increasing Parent Engagement in Evidence-Based Mental Health Services. Research Support Award Program, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI. May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amount: $16,450.

Nakamura, B. J. (2016). Faculty Travel Fund ($1500). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Early Intervention for Psychosis in Hawaii. State of Hawai’i’s Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. $162,269.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Amount: $249,954.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Amount: $633,782.

Nakamura, B. J. (2015). Faculty Travel Fund ($1500). Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2015). Travel Fund for Professional Development in Research, Fall 2015 ($699). College of Social Sciences, Social Sciences Research Institute, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Assessments, Interventions and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Amount: $249,954.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, Service, and Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Amount: $633,782.

Nakamura, B. J. (2014). Faculty Travel Fund ($1500). University Research Council, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2014). Travel Fund for Professional Development in Research, Fall 2014 ($500). College of Social Sciences, Social Sciences Research Institute, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Clinical Training and Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Amount: $187,945.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Principal Investigator). Project Title: Research, Evaluation, and Service Training Project. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Amount: $613,060.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Beyond Train & Hope: Building Local Champions in Youth Evidence-Based Practices. Research Support Award Program. College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI. July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Amount: $18,199.

Nakamura, B. (Principal Investigator). Project Title: Clinical Therapy and Assessment. State of Hawaii’s Department of Health. July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013. Amount: $860,657.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Clinical Assessment, Intervention and Consultation Services. State of Hawaii’s Department of Education. July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013. Amount: $786,212.

Nakamura, B. (Co-Investigator). Project Title: Research and Evaluation Training Program. State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Health. July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013 Amount: $1,121,711.

Nakamura, B. J. (2012). Faculty Travel Fund ($2000). University Research Council, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2011). Faculty Travel Fund ($1600). University Research Council, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2010). Faculty Travel Fund ($1522). University Research Council, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2008). Travel Fund for Professional Development in Research, Fall 2008 ($1576). College of Social Sciences, Social Sciences Research Institute, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2008). Faculty Travel Fund ($1500). University Research Council, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2005). Differential sequencing of cognitive-behavioral techniques for reducing child and adolescent anxiety. Dissertation Research Award Grant ($750), Department of Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.

Fraser, M. V., Laba, T. M. & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). A Response Surface and Polynomial Regression Analysis for Predicting Youth Impairment at Discharge: What can Caregiver-Youth Reports on Anxiety tell us?. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Fraser, M. V., Maesaka, T. J. & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Therapists’ Pre-Service Training Effects on Behavioral Intentions for Treating Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior Youth Problems. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Fraser, M. V., Mah, A. C. & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Novel Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior for Predicting Youth Mental Health Therapists’ Practice Behaviors. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Fraser, M. V., Wilkie, D. P., McDonald, K. L. & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Treatment Approaches for Youth Aggression in Public School Mental Health Settings: Converging and Diverging Strategies with Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Higashi, D., Nishimura, E., Wong, C., Thein, M. M., Bonilla, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Timing, Dosage, and Types of Youth Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices for Anxiety in Public School Mental Health Settings. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Matsui, M., Ebesutani, C., Ph.D., & Nakamura, B. J. (March, 2025). Assessing for measurement invariance of a novel strengths-based assessment to analyze U.S. and Korean students’ self-reported CBT skills to promote resilience. Poster accepted for presentation at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Ng, A.C., Turner, H.R., Acra, C.F., Bonilla, A., & Nakamura, B.J., (2025) Who is most vulnerable? Investigating youth-level factors related to the occurrence of emergent life events. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Nishimura, E. M., Higashi, D., Wilkie, D. P., McDonald, K. L., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Focus on Externalizing Over Internalizing Difficulties for Youth With Comorbidity in School-Based Behavioral Health Settings. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Sun, J., Gao, S., Liu, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025, November). The Impact of parental treatment motivation in youth mental health: A National Psychometric Evaluation of the Parent Motivation Inventory(PMI). Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA

Sun, J., Higashi, D., Venus, J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025, November). Examining Community Parent Perspectives on Youth Mental Health EBS Through the Theory of Planned Behavior: Results from a National Study. Oral Paper accepted for presentation at he 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA

Sun, J., Nishimura, E., Jackson, D. J., Sender, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025, November). Advancing Our Understanding of Youth Community Mental Healthcare: A Factor Analysis of Therapist-Identified Treatment Targets in a System of Care. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA

Thein, M. M., Nishimura, E. M., Higashi, D., Jackson, D., Sender, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Beyond the Label: Examining the Relationship Between Treatment Targets and Diagnoses in a Youth Mental Health System of Care. Poster accepted for presentation at the 59th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA

Nakamura, B. J. (2025, April). The evolution of martial arts…and implementing evidence-based practices in public settings. In B. Last (Chair), Dissemination & Implementation Speaker Series: Lessons Learned from Implementing Evidence based Practices in Public Settings (https://youtu.be/Y2l8QYht23A?si=6bui7EcmOEte-84V)

Wong, A. W. W. A., Mellor, G. S., Xu, Y., Nakamura, B. J., & Goh, P. K. (December, 2024). Measurement equivalence of an ADHD screening tool across diverse racial and ethnic groups. Oral presentation at the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 2025 Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Acra, C.F., Ng, A., Matsui, M. M., Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., & Nakamura, B.J. (2024, November). Exploring Changes in Mental Health Services Needs and School-Based Behavioral Health Services Utilization Following the Maui Wildfires. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Fraser, M., Wilkie, D. P., Higashi, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). School-Based Services for Treating Trauma: Differences between Community Care and Evidence Base Practice Recommendations. Poster presented for presentation at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Jackson, D., Sun, J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Multimorbidity in Public Mental Health Care: Longitudinal Analyses on the Timing of Addressing Youth Treatment Targets Suggest Prioritization of Non-Diagnostic Issues. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Maesaka, T.J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2024, November). Bridging the Research to Practice Gap: Does Previous Training Experience Influence School-Based Therapists’ Intentions to Use Evidence-Based Practice? Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Sun, J., Jackson, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population Mental Health Disparities: Evaluating Ethnic Group Differences with Internalizing Problem Behaviors and Substance Use. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA

Hee, P.J., Maesaka, T.J., Bowen, K., Wong, A., Nakamura, B., Sender, M., Jackson, D., Shimabukuro, S., Acquaro, K., & Orimoto, T. (2024, November). Implementing a Progress and Practice Monitoring Dashboard to Enhance Clinical Co-Management. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Higashi, D., Yamane, R., Acra, C.F., Sun, J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2024, November). Associations between family sociodemographic characteristics and caregiver perceived barriers and motivation to engage in youth mental health care. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Maesaka, T. J., Hee, P.J., Jackson, D.S., Sender, M., Orimoto, T.E., Goshgarian-Miller, S., Holmes, K., & Nakamura, B.J. (2024, November). Developing Norms for a Statewide System of Care: Leveraging Ohio Scales Youth Internalizing Scores in Clinical and Community Samples. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Matsui, M. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Advancing strength-based practice element utilization assessment: a measurement invariance study between American and Korean school youth on self-reported CBT skills. In A. Ng (Chair) and A. Park (Discussant), Understanding and Overcoming Barriers Within Evidence-based Practice Implementation in Youth Community and School-based Mental Health Services. Symposium presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Matsui, M. M., Turner, H. R., Goshgarian-Miller, S., Higashi, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Investigating Moderating Effects of Strength-Based Practice Elements for Internalizing Symptoms to Inform Treatment Delivery. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Nakamura, B. J., Fehling, K., Finkelstein, J., Galanti, R., Gillihan, S. J., & Rego, S. (2024, November). Thinking outside of the “Therapy Box”: Disruptive innovations for supporting CBT dissemination. Panel Discussion presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Philadelphia, PA.

Nishimura, E., Wilkie, D. P., Higashi, D., Bonilla, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Furthering our Understanding of Community Care Practices for Anxiety-related Treatment Targets in School Mental Health Settings. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Ng, A. C., Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Furthering our understanding of treatment targets, practice elements and youth characteristics for emergent life events in school-based community mental health settings. Presentation in A. C. Ng (Chair) and A. Park (Discussant), Understanding and overcoming barriers within evidence-based practice implementation in youth community and school-based mental health services . Symposium presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Orimoto, T.E., Bowen, K., Sender, M., Jackson, D., Nakamura, B., Shimabukuro, S., Acquaro. K., & Hee, P. (2024, November). Driving measurement-based care with digital tools in a youth mental health service system. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Sun, J., Jackson, D., Goshgarian-Miller, S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). Analyzing Treatment Duration: Average Time Spent on Treatment Targets in a System of Care for Youth. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Turner, H. R., Wilkie, D., Bonilla, A., Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November) Latent Classes of Practice Elements Utilized for Behavioral Health Treatment of High School Students with Disruptive Behavior. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., Thein, M. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024, November). School-based behavioral health treatment practice patterns for elementary school students with disruptive behavior. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Yamane, R., Higashi, D., Acra, C.F., Sun, J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2024, November). Confirmatory Factor and Reliability Analyses of the Parent Version Barriers to Treatment Participation Scale-Expectancies: A Replication Study Using a U.S. Community Sample. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Higashi, D., Wilkie, D., Bonilla, A., Nakamura, B. (2024, April). Most and Least Common Treatment Approaches for Treating Trauma in Hawaii Public Schools. Presented at the 21st HI International Summit on Preventing, Assessing, and Treating Trauma Across the Lifespan.

Sun, J., Higashi, D., & Nakamura, B. (2024, August). A Psychometric Evaluation of PEEBS-39R: Parents’ Planned Behaviors in Evidence-Based Services. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Seattle, WA

Wilkie, D. P., Acra, C. F., Bonilla, A., Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, December). Utilizing shared mental health ontologies to facilitate statewide evidence-supported treatment implementation in schools [Conference presentation accepted]. 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, New Orleans, LA, United States.

Acra, C.F., Yamane, R., Maesaka, T. J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). The Role of Organizational Implementation Context on School Mental Health Providers’ Intentions to Use Evidence-based Practices. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Bowen, K. E, Moux, E. H., Chan, K. K., Nakamura, B. J., &. Jackson, D. S. (2023, November). Are we speaking the same language? Outcomes of a 20-year journey to develop a shared practice language across children’s public mental health services statewide. Poster accepted to the 57th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Hee, P.J., Orimoto, T.E., Jackson, D.J., Wong, A.W.W.A., Bowen, K., Sender, M., Gangineni, J., Vale, D., Nakamura, B.J., Okamura, K.H., & Shimabukuro, S.K. (2023, November). Transforming data to wisdom: Building a measurement-based care infrastructure within a statewide mental health system. Presentation in E. Nishimura (Chair) and A. Jensen-Doss (Discussant), Advances and innovations in large scale youth mental health measurement-Based Care [Symposium accepted]. 57thAnnual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Maesaka, T. J., Goshgarian-Miller, S., Yamane, R. M., Nakamura, B. (2023, November). Therapist factors related to dropout from a statewide evidence-based practice training program. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Maesaka T.J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2023, November). Investigating the Effects of Organizational Implementation Context and Pre- and In-service Training on Modular Therapy Training in School Mental Health Settings. Presentation in S. Tugendrajch (Chair) and A. Lyon (Discussant), Optimizing Training for Community-Based Providers to Deliver Evidence-Based Practices Across Service Settings. Symposium accepted to the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Maesaka T.J., & Nakamura, B.J. (2023, November). Advancing Procedural Knowledge Assessment of Youth Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices at the Practice Element with a Sample of Preservice Trainees. Presentation in C. Adamo (Chair) and A. Park (Discussant), The Joys of Cultivating CBT Competency and EBP Fidelity. Symposium accepted to the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Matsui, M., Turner, H. R., Ebesutani, C., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Advancing innovation in youth mental health assessment: a measurement invariance study between American and Korean youth on self-reported CBT skills. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Matsui, M., Turner, H. R., Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Predicting Strengths and Difficulties from Patterns of CBT Practice Element Usage. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Perspectives on and opportunities for statewide service systems improvement: A 20 year checkup. Invited address at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Nakamura, B. J., Agnew, E., Becker, C., Harkness, A., Rodriguez-Quintana, N., & Scott, K. (2023, November). Community-academic partnerships: Lessons learned. Panel Discussion accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Nishimura, E.M., Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B.J. (2023, November). Do Mental Health Treatment Plans Inform Youth Mental Health Treatment Sessions? Stability of Anxiety Target Focus over Time. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Ng, A. C. & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Increasing hope for free, reliable, and valid evidence-based assessment strategies in children’s public mental health. Presentation in E. Nishimura (Chair) and A. J. Doss (Discussant), Advances and Innovations in Large Scale Youth Mental Health Measurement-Based Care. Symposium accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Seattle, WA.

Ng, A. C., Turner, H. R., Stacy, T. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). A Latent Profile Analysis of Caregiver Responses on the Ohio Scales, Hopefulness Domain With a Large Community Mental Health Sample. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Palafu, T., Waye, C., Khaner, L., Park., C.R.K., Higashi, D., Maesaka, T.J., Orimoto, T.E., Shimabukuro, S.K., Nakamura, B.J., & Okamura, K.H. (2023, November). The Help Your Keiki website: Incorporating youth and caregiver voice into public large-scale dissemination strategies. In A. Herman (Chair) and K.H. Okamura (Discussant) Strategies to incorporate stakeholder perspectives from design to implementation. Symposium presented at the Fifty-Seventh Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., Acra, C. F., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Leveraging an innovative statewide electronic health record system to further our understanding of school-based community mental health services at the practice element level. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., Hee, P. J., Jackson, D. S., Orimoto, T. E., Higashi, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Engineering statewide service system architectures through shared ontologies: Synergistic quality improvement strategies. Presentation in A. C. Ng (Chair) and A. Ward (Discussant), Fiscal, organizational, and end-user considerations for improving use of evidence in large scale healthcare systems [Symposium accepted]. 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.

Yamane, R. M., Maesaka, T. J., Acra, C. F., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Evaluating organizational implementation context in school mental health settings. Poster accepted for presentation at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, Washington.

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Yamane, R., Higashi, D., Maesaka, T. J., & Nakamura, B. J. Examining clinical psychologists’ attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about prescriptive authority (RxP). Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association

Laba, T. M., Turner, H. R., Liang, V., Vincent, A. M., Jackson, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, November). Youth-caregiver problem severity ratings: How does agreement differ by psychopathology subtype and relate to functional impairment in a large, multiethnic public mental health sample? Poster presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Maesaka, T.J., Nakamura, B.J. (2022, November). Implementation of a Modular Therapy Paradigm in School Mental Health: Predictors of Intentions to Use Evidence-Based Practice Following a Modular Therapy Training. Poster presented at the 56th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Matsui, M.M., & Nakamura, B.J. (2022, November). The Social-Emotional, Evidence-Based Developmental Strengths (SEEDS) Survey: a transdiagnostic element-based assessment for prevention and treatment services. In T. Maesaka (Chair) and M. Southam-Gerow (Discussant), Innovations in Evidence-Based Assessments: Novel Strategies for Supporting Public Health, Policy, Research, and Practice. Symposium presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Matsui, M. M., Turner, H. R., Vincent, A. M., Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, November). Expanding the clinical utility for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in an ethnically diverse sample. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Nakamura, B. J., Anton, M., Auguste, E., & Sibley, M. (2022, November). Opportunities and challenges of engaging with industry partners and community stakeholders during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. In R. Ouellette & X. Zhao (Moderators). Panel Discussion presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Ng, A. C., Turner, H. R., Deraco, C., Laba, T. M. & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, November). Caregiver hopefulness about youth mental health treatment: Longitudinal changes in a state system of care. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY

Vincent, A. M., Matsui, M. M., Laba, T. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, November). Advancing our understanding of empowerment across diverse consumers: A psychometric investigation of the Family Empowerment Scale with a novel multiethnic sample. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Uchimura, K. K., Yamane, R. M., Maesaka, T. J., Nakamura, B. J., (2022, November). Examining predictors of attitudes towards evidence-based practices among students in mental health graduate training programs. Poster presented at a virtual convention of the Hawai’i Behavioral Health and Wellness Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Maesaka, T.J., Bonilla, A., Nakamura, B.J. (2022, October). Intersecting Pre- and In-Service Training for Increasing Community-Based Providers’ Intentions to Use Evidence-Based Practice. Conference session presented at The Virtual 2022 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health.

Choy, S. K. J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, November). Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander parents and their attitudes towards and intentions to use youth mental health services. In A. Silverman (Chair) and S. Becker (Discussant), Public attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about evidence-based treatments. Symposium accepted for presentation at the Fifty-Fifth Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Choy, S. K. J., Turner, H. R., Maesaka, T., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, November). Comparing help-seeking attitudes, stigma, and intentions between parents with and without prior youth service use: An investigation of measurement invariance. Poster accepted for presentation at the 55th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Laba, T. M., Turner, H. R., Liang, V., Vincent, A. M., Jackson, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, November). Youth-caregiver problem severity ratings: How does agreement differ by psychopathology subtype and relate to functional impairment in a large, multiethnic public mental health sample? Poster accepted for presentation at the 55th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Maesaka, T.J., Nakamura, B.J. (2021, November). Preservice training in evidence-based practice: Years of training impacts knowledge retention for exposure. Poster accepted for presentation at the 55th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Matsui, M. M., Turner, H. R., Vincent, A. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, November). New normative cut-off scores for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire predict youth strength profiles. Poster accepted for presentation at the 55th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New Orleans, LA.

Ng, A. C., Laba, T. M. & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, November). Relationship between caregiver hopefulness and youth mental health problems and functioning in a large community mental health sample within a youth system of care. Poster accepted for presentation at the 2021 Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), New Orleans, LA.

Choy, S. K. J, Matsui, M., Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, October). Increasing parent consumer behavioral intentions for evidence-based care. Conference session accepted for virtual presentation at the 2021 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health.

Matsui, M. M., Wilkie, D., Bruce, B., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021, October). Increasing Rapport and “Telepresence” During Interactions With Youth/Families. Conference roundtable session accepted for virtual presentation at the 2021 Hawai‘i Behavioral Health Convention.

Choy, S. K. J., Hayashi, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). Predictors of evidence-informed action for youth mental health services among a large multiethnic parent sample. In A. Werntz (Chair) and K. Okamura (Discussant), Direct-to-Consumer marketing of evidence-based mental health interventions: Innovative approaches to increasing the appeal. Symposium presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Choy, S. K. J., Waldrep, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). Predictors of parental perceptions of treatment barriers to utilizing evidence-based services among a large diverse multiethnic sample. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Laba, T. M., Vincent, A. M., Stacy, T. A., Jackson, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). The Ohio Scales, short form, problem severity domain: A psychometric study using a large community mental health caregiver sample within Hawaiʻi’s youth system of care. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Mah, A. C., Matsui, M. M., Hill, K. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). Examining therapists’ attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions for the use of practices derived from the evidence-base with disruptive behavior youth. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Matsui, M., Milette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). Questionnaire development for assessing youth utilization of 13 practice elements distilled from the evidence-base. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Matsui, M. M., Laba, T. M., Kimura, K., Nakamura, B. J. (2020, November). Youth self-report psychometric properties of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire with an ethnically diverse sample. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Stacy, T.A., Suh, D.E., Hill, K.A., Mah, A. C., & Nakamura, B.J. (2020, November). Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control: Augmenting traditional therapist attitudinal research with theory of planned behavior constructs for predicting evidence-based practice. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Waldrep, M., Maesaka, T.J., Nakamura, B.J. (2020, November). Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes Among Pre-Service Doctoral Training Graduate Students. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Virtual Convention.

Matsui, M. M., Milette-Winfree, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020, October). The SEEDS: a novel tool to assess students’ use of social-emotional skills. Conference session presented at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Virtual Convention

Choy, S.K.J., Chang, J.P., & Nakamura, B.J. (2019, November). Advancing measurement and understanding of parental intentions for engaging in youth evidence-based mental health services. In C.A. Schofield (Chair) and R. Friedberg (Discussant), Empowering patients with direct to consumer marketing for evidence based psychotherapies. Symposium accepted for presentation at the Fifty-Third Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Choy, S. K. J., DeMotta,T., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses of the Family Empowerment Scale with a large diverse community sample. Poster accepted for presentation at the Fifty-Third Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Choy, S. K. J., DeMotta,T., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses of the Parental Attitudes Toward Psychological Services Inventory with a large diverse community sample. Poster accepted for presentation at the Fifty-Third Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Hill, K. A., Mah, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). Usual care therapists’ treatment approaches: Do their practice element selections vary by diagnosis and align with the evidence-base? Poster accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Laba, T. M., Soma Tsutsuse, K., Wilkie, D. P., Stacy, T. A., Jackson, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). A psychometric investigation of the Ohio scales, short form, problem severity domain using a large multiethnic community mental health sample of youth within Hawaiʻi’s system of care. Poster accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Maesaka, T.J., DeMotta, T., Shernoff, E., Nakamura, B.J. (2019, November). An evaluation of the Practice Element Response Form in a sample of preservice trainees. Poster accepted for presentation at the 53rd annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

McLennan, P., Laba, T., Maesaka, T., & Nakamura, B.J. (2019, November). In their element?: Effects of modular workshops on therapists’ appropriate use of individual trained practice elements. Poster accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Mah, A. C., Turner, E. M., Hill, K. A., Okamura, K. H., Jackson, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). Examining therapists’ attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions on evidence-based practice behaviors. Poster presented at the 53rdAnnual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Mah, A. C., Stacy, T. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, November). Psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Practice Theory of Planned Behavior survey. Poster accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Nakamura, B. J., Bernstein, A., Chiu, A., Southam-Gerow, M., Stanick, C., & Ward, A. (2019, November). The MAP toolkit for enhancing the connections between science and practice: Common elements and much more. In K. D. Becker (Moderator). Panel Discussion accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Nakamura, B. J. (Discussant) and Simmons, G., (Chair). (2019, November). Participatory Action in Research (PAR): Building Interventions from the Ground Up.. Symposium accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Vincent, A. M., Nakamura, B.J., Soma Tsutsuse, K., Higa McMillan, C., Daleiden, E. L., & Chorpita, B.F. (2019, November). Honing the blade: Leveraging novel evidence-bases to customize provider training in a dynamic public sector setting. In R. Kim (Chair) and S. Dorsey (Discussant), From the ground up to the sky: Spanning the arc of implementation support. Symposium accepted for presentation at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.

Choy, S. K. J., Chang, J. P., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, September). The Parent Engagement in Evidence-Based Services questionnaire: Advancing our understanding of parental intentions for engaging in evidence-based practice. Oral talk accepted for presentation at the Fifth Biennial Society for Implementation and Research Collaboration Conference, Seattle, WA.

DeMotta, T., Choy, S. K. J., Ritchie, C., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, October). Sociodemographic differences in parental attitudes toward child mental health services. Poster submitted for presentation at the Hawaii Psychological Association Annual Behavioral Health Convention, Honolulu, HI.

DeMotta, T., Hill, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, October). Comparing youth therapists with different treatment intentions for anxiety. Poster submitted for presentation at the Hawaii Psychological Association Annual Behavioral Health Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Choy, S. K. J., Chang, J. P., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019, September). The Parent Engagement in Evidence-Based Services questionnaire: Advancing our understanding of parental intentions for engaging in evidence-based practice. In G. Cruden (Chair) and L. Saldana (Discussant), From coaching to machine learning: Strategies to address the bumps and potholes of implementation. Symposium presented at the Fifth Biennial Society for Implementation and Research Collaboration Conference, Seattle, WA.

Turner, E.H., McLennan, P., Nakamura, B.J., Mueller, C.W. Applying a transdiagnostic modular approach to treating comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in community mental health. Poster to be presented at the 9th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Berlin, Germany, July 2019.

Milette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B.J., Hee, P.J., & Mueller, C.W. (2019, March). Leveraging multiple voices to advance practice-based research in a system of care. In C. Mueller (Chair), Listening to voices, enacting vision: Practice-based research and data-informed policy decisions in Hawaii’s system of care. Symposium conducted at the 32nd Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL.

Choy, S. K. J., Mah, A. C., Soma Tsutsuse, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2018, November). Psychometric properties of the Family Empowerment Scale with an ethnically diverse community sample. Poster accepted for presentation at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

Choy, S. K. J., Mah, A. C., Laba, T., & Nakamura, B. J. (2018, November). Psychometric properties of the Parental Attitudes Toward Psychological Services Inventory with an ethnically diverse community sample. Poster accepted for presentation at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

Mah, A. C., Stacy, T. A., Hill, K. A., Nakamura, B. J. (2018, November). Behavioral intentions for evidence-based practice implementation: Differences between community mental health and school mental health therapists. Poster accepted for presentation at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

Nakamura, B. J. Becker, S., Myers, R., & Rego, S. (2018). How tweet it is: Social media and internet platforms as a means to disseminate knowledge to behavioral health professionals and consumers. In R. Friedberg (Moderator). Panel Discussion accepted for presentation for the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

Matro, A. T., Wilkie, D. P., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2018, November). Depressed mood treatment focus predicts progress on anger, and oppositional/non-compliant behavior but not aggression in a youth public mental health care system. Poster accepted for presentation at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

Milette,Winfree, M., Choy, S.J., Mah, A.C., Obleada, K., Chang, J.P., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2018, October). Modular Group CBT for Anxious Adolescents: A Pilot Study. Paper presented at the 2018 Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Choy, S. K. J., Chang, J. P., Milette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2018, October). Adapting modular cognitive behavior therapy to a group format for at-risk high school students with anxiety problems. Conference session presented for presentation at the Twenty-Third Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Las Vegas, NV.

Choy, S. K. J., Chang, J. P., & Nakamura, B. J. (2017, November). Parental behavioral intentions for engaging in youth evidence-based mental health services: An application of the theory of planned behavior. Poster presented at the DIS SIG Expo at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Hill, K. A., Mah, A., Yamamoto, T., Gould, H., Nakamura, B. J. (2017, November). Where does it begin? An examination of community-based therapists’ intentions for treating single-diagnosis youth. Poster presented at the 51stAnnual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Izmirian, S. C., Hill, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2017, November). Predicting progress of disruptive youth in community-based residential settings. Poster presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Kim, S., Sin, Y., Okamura, K., Nakamura, B. J., Ebesutani, C. (2017, November). Diagnostic classification of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS-C), Child and Parent Versions. Poster presented at the 51stAnnual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Mah, A. C., Hill, K. A., Nakamura, B. J. (2017, November). Psychometric Properties of the Intentions Scale for Providers – Direct Items; A Theory of Planned Behavior Measure. Poster presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

McLennan, P., Yamamoto, T., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Cicero, D., Shimabukuro, S. K. (2017, November). The effects of youth anxiety training, knowledge, and attitudes on community therapists’ practice element implementation in a state system of care. Poster presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Okamura, K. H., Hee, P., Nakamura, B. J., Mueller, C. W., & Jackson, D. (2017, November). Practice versus process: Distinguishing therapists’ evidence-based practice knowledge in youth community mental health. Paper presented at the Fifty-First Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Orimoto, T.E., Nakamura, B.J., Schwiter, G., Milette-Winfree, M. A., & Preston-Pita, H.K. (2017, November). Examining predictors of successful client discharge between intensive outpatient or intensive outpatient plus therapeutic living within a rural substance abuse treatment program. Poster presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Orimoto, T.E., Schwiter, G., Preston-Pita, H.K., & Nakamura, B.J. (2017, November). Examining outcome predictors in substance abuse treatment in rural Hawai’i.  Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Hawai’i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Hill, K. A. & Nakamura, B. J. (2017, October). Therapists’ technique intentions for school-age youth: Do they vary by presenting problem and align with the evidence-base? Conference session presented at the Twenty-Second Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Washington, D.C.

Gould, H. M., Okamura, K. H., & Nakamura, B. J. (2016, October). Care treatment approaches for youth with autism spectrum disorders and severe emotional behavioral disturbances. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Hill, K. A., Izmirian, S. C., Mah, A. C., Kotte, A., Higa-McMillan, C., Keir, S. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2016, October). Organizational and Individual Factors Impacting Case Managers’ Implementation of a Statewide Measurement Feedback System. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Izmirian, S. C., Mah, A. C., Yamamoto, T. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2016, October). High-risk youth and low levels of research: Practices used in community-based residential settings. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Korathu-Larson, P., Seo, W., Kim, S., Ebesutani, C., Nakamura, B.J., Higa-McMillan, C.K., & Chorpita, B.F. (2016, October). The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale 25 – Parent Version:  Scale development and validation in a school-based and clinical sample. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Korathu-Larson, P., Yamamoto, T., Nakamura, B.J., Higa-McMillan, C.K., Cicero, D., Hayashi, K., Slavin, L. (2016, October). Moderating effects of therapists’ attitudes on their appropriate utilization of evidence-based practices following externalizing modularized workshop trainings. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Nakamura, B. J. (Discussant) and Bullis, J. R., (Chair). (2016, October). Direct-to-consumer marketing of psychological treatments: Consumer preferences and attitudes toward evidence-based practice. Symposium presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Okamura, K. H., Orimoto, T. E., Chang, B., Nakamura, B. J., Beidas, R. S., & Chorpita, B. F. (2016, October). Understanding youth treatment: Looking back to move forward. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Orimoto, T.E., Nakamura, B.J., Schwiter, G., & Preston-Pita, H.K. (2016, October). Predictors of successful client discharge within a rural substance abuse treatment program. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Vincent, A. M., Orimoto, T. E., Okamura, K. H., Mishima, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2016, November).  Patterns of treatment recommendations across evidence-based assessments for youth in a state system of care. Poster presented at the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Orimoto, T.E., Preston-Pita, H.K. Schwiter, G., & Nakamura, B.J. (2016, October). Rural mental health quality improvement efforts through partnerships and innovation. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Hawai’i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Vincent, A., Okamura, K., Orimoto, T., Mishima, K., Hiura, A., Mueller, C.W., Briley, E., & Nakamura, B.J. (2016, September). In B.J. Nakamura (Chair) and E. Connors (Discussant). School-Based Mental Health Treatment Recommendations: Examining Patterns Across Evidence-Based Assessments for Youth in a State System of Care. Symposium accepted for presentation at the Twenty-First Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, San Diego, CA.

Hill, K. A., Mah, A. C., Kotte, A., Belongie, M. L., Keir, S. S., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J. (2015, November). Case managers’ attitudes toward standardized assessment within the context of a statewide measurement feedback system initiative. Paper accepted to the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Korathu-Larson, P., Nakamura, B.,Higa-McMillan, C., Cicero, D., Hayashi, K., & Shimabukuro, S. (2015, November). Changes in evidence-based practice utilization following modularized workshop trainings: Differential patterns across externalizing/internalizing techniques. Paper accepted to the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Kotte, A., Mah, A.C., Hill, K.A., Keir, S.S., Higa-McMillan, C.K., Nakamura, B.J. (2015, November). Organizational and mental health provider characteristics associated with implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and monitoring feedback systems (MFS). In A. Kotte (Chair) and K. Hawley (Discussant), Case manager attitudes of standardized assessment predict implementation of the Ohio Scales measurement feedback system in a public mental health system. Symposium accepted for presentation for the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Nakamura, B. J., Izmirian, S., Chang, J., Slavin, L., & Rocco, S. (2015, November). Development and implementation of a consumer-centric website on youth evidence-based practices. In R. Friedberg (Chair). Provocative perspectives on dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices. Clinical Round Table accepted for presentation for the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Orimoto, T. E.,Vincent, A. M., Nakamura, B. J., Schwiter, G., & Preston-Pita, H. K. (2015, November). One foot in the door: Predictors of client treatment attendance within a rural substance abuse treatment program. Paper accepted for presentation to the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Vincent, A.M., Okamura, K.H., Korathu-Larson, P.K., Burgess, A.M., Chang, J.P., & Nakamura, B.J. (2015, November).  Differential improvement patterns for youth therapists’ training on modular cognitive behavior therapy components. Paper accepted to the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Milette-Winfree, M. Okado, I., Higa-McMillan, C., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2015, November). Utilization and outcomes of exposure therapy for child anxiety in a system of care. Paper accepted to the Forty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Milette-Winfree, M., Connors, E.,  Mueller, C.W., Nakamura, B., Shiffman, J., Stern, K. (2015, November). The squeaky wheel dilemma: Examining the disproportionate focus on externalizing problems in children’s mental health. Conference session presented at the Twentieth Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, New Orleans, LA.

Kotte, A., Hill, K. A., Mah, A. C., Korathu-Larson, P. A.,  Au, J. R., Izmirian, S., Keir, S., Nakamura, B.,  Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2015, September). A Qualitative investigation of case managers’ attitudes toward implementation of a measurement feedback system in a public mental health system for youth. Symposium accepted for presentation at the third biennial Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference, Seattle, WA.

Burgess, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2014, November). In C. Lewis (Chair) and B. J. Nakamura (Discussant). Enhancing evidence-based practice dissemination and implementation through the theory of planned behavior. Symposium presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Chang, J. P. & Nakamura, B. J. (2014, November). Consumer engagement in evidence-based services for parents of youth with mental health disorders. In C. Lewis (Chair) and B. J. Nakamura (Discussant). Enhancing evidence-based practice dissemination and implementation through the theory of planned behavior. Symposium presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Flores, N. A., Okamura, K. H., Nakamura B. J., Ebesutani, C. K., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Chorpita, B. F. (2014, November). A Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief Problem Checklist in a Large Community Sample. Paper presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Hill, K. A., Selbo-Bruns, A., Hee, P., Jackson, D., Nakamura, B. J. (2014, November). Quality Improvement Sustainability in a Public Youth Mental Health System Following Removal of Federal Oversight. Paper presented to the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Izmirian, S. C., Hill, K. A., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Slavin, L. (2014, November). Therapists’ Knowledge of Practice Elements Derived from the Evidence-Base: Misconceptions, Accuracies, and Guidance of Future Training Efforts. In K. H. Okamura (Chair) and K. Hawley (Discussant), Understanding the Importance of Provider Knowledge and Attitudes in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices. Symposium presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Korathu-Larson, P. & Nakamura, B.J. (2014, November). Effects of Modularized Workshop Trainings on Evidence-Based Practice Utilization Among Youth Community Mental Health Providers. In J. Harrison (Chair) and S. Schoenwald (Discussant), Exploring the Boundaries of Training: Novel Approaches to Expanding the Impact of Evidence-Based Practice Trainings. Symposium presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA

Nakamura, B. J. (Discussant) and Lewis, C. (Chair). (2014, November). Enhancing evidence-based practice dissemination and implementation through the theory of planned behavior. Symposium  presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Okamura, K. H., Izmirian, S. C., Orimoto, T. E., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Slavin, L. (2014, November). Does the evidence-base matter? Self-reported practice element training across educational degrees. Paper presented for presentation at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Okamura, K. H., Orimoto, T. E., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., & Beidas, R. S. (2014, November). Therapist knowledge of evidence-based practices: How does it change as the evidence base changes? In K. Okamura (Chair) and K. Hawley (Discussant), Understanding the importance of provider knowledge and attitudes in the implementation of evidence-based practices. Symposium presented at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Izmirian, S.C., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C.W. (2014, September). Predicting positive attitudes toward evidence based practices among school-based mental health service providers. Conference session presentation at the Nineteenth Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hill, K.A., Selbo-Bruns, A., Nakamura, B.J., Jackson, D. (2013, November). Service utilization: Level of care progression for youth through a large public mental health system. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Izmirian, S., Chang, J. P., Flores, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2013, November). Predictors of timely service access in a youth public sector mental health system. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Izmirian, S. C., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2013, November). Predicting Positive Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practices Among School-Based and Intensive Mental Health Service Providers. In E. H. Connors (Chair) and B. C. Chu (Discussant), Considerations for Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices and Assessment in School-Based Settings. Symposium presented at the Forty-Seventh Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Orimoto, T.E., Mueller, C.W., & Nakamura, B.J. (2013, November). Fusing science and practice: Predicting progress ratings for disruptive behavior targets with practices derived from the evidence-base in community treatments. In R. Beidas & B. McLeod (Chair) and M. Southam-Gerow (Discussant), Translating evidence-based assessment and treatments for youth for deployment in community settings. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Selbo-Bruns, A., Okamura, K., H., Izmirian, S. C., Chum, W., Hartman, K., Nakamura, B. J., & Higa-McMillan, C. (2013, November). Assessing therapists’ attitudes toward evidence-based practice: A joint factor analysis. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Stalk, H., Mueller, C., Nakamura, B., and Izmirin, S. (2013, October). Tracking Intervention Progress and Practices with Clinical Dashboards. In J. Schiffman (Chair) and C. Mueller (Discussant), Evidence-based assessment methods for tracking progress and outcomes within the school and public mental health systems in Hawaii. Symposium presented at the 18th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Crystal City, VA.

Chang, J. P. & Nakamura B. J. (2013, August). Parent intent to engage in evidence-based services for youth with mental health disorders. Paper presented  at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Izmirian, S. C., Hill, K.. & Nakamura B. J. (2013, August). Social desirability and therapist self-report evidence-based practice instruments. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Mueller, C. W., Higa-McMillan, C., Okamura, K., Chang, J. P., Slavin, L., & Shimabukuro, S. (2013, August). Hawaii’s continued efforts at large-scale implementation through knowledge management and building service system infrastructure In G. Aarons (Chair) and D. Barlow (Discussant), Exemplars of transferring evidence-based treatments to the community: The need for a new implementation science division. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. & Slavin, L. (Chairs) and Bruns, E. J. (Discussant). (2013, August). Implementing evidence-based practices in public mental health for children: Hawaii’s emerging model. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Slavin, L., & Nakamura, B. J. (2013, August). Disseminating evidence-based approaches in a state public children’s mental health system. In B. Nakamura & L. Slavin (Chairs) and E. J. Bruns (Discussant), Implementing evidence-based practices in public mental health for children: Hawaii’s emerging model. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Higa-McMillan, C. K., Usita, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2013, May). Taking a lesson from usual care: Predictors of use of evidence-based practices for youth. Paper presented at the biennial Seattle Implementation Research Conference, Seattle, WA.

Chang, J. P., Rocco, S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2012, November). “Help Your Keiki”: Development and implementation of a consumer-Centric website on youth evidence-Based practices. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Izmirian, S., Selbo-Bruns, A., Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B. J. (2012, November). Psychometric evaluation of the 2007 Child Behavior Checklist subscales. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Izmirian, S., Mah, A., Czarlinski, J., Nakamura, B. J. (2012, November). Evidence based practice in youth mental health: Knowledge, attitudes, and organizational characteristics. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Nakamura, B. J. (Chair) and M. Southam-Gerow (Discussant) (2012, November). Innovative application of common element methodologies for steering youth mental health dissemination and implementation efforts in public sector settings. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Okamura, K. H., Izmirian, S., Nakamura, B. J., Mueller, C., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Hayashi, K. (2012, November). Knowledge of evidence-based practices in community therapists. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Okamura, K. H., Selbo-Bruns, A., Nakamura, B. J., Chang, J. P., Janicki, C., Slavin, L., & Shimabukuro, S. (2012, November). Training community mental health supervisors on implementing active learning strategies for teaching evidence-based practices. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Orimoto, T.E., Mueller, C.W., Hayashi, K., & Nakamura, B.J. (2012, November). Popping the hood: Disruptive behavior disorders, comorbidity, and therapeutic practices in community mental health. In B. Nakamura (Chair) and M. Southam-Gerow (Discussant), Innovative application of common element methodologies for steering youth mental health dissemination and implementation efforts in public sector settings. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Selbo-Bruns, A., Okamura, K., H. Nakamura, B. J., Chang, J., & Janicki, C. (2012, November). Differential skill acquisition of exposure therapy techniques among supervisors and therapists in a train-the-trainer paradigm. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.

Nakamura, B. J., Slavin, L., Jackson, D., & Roth, D. (2012, October). Using data to improve practice and policy: Simple ways to improve clinical outcomes and systems of care. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Souza, A., Zeug, M., Michels, S., Sinclair, I., Whitsett, S., Clark, K., & Perez, K. (2012, June). Toward enhancing school-community collaboration. Panel presented at the School-Based Behavioral Health Care Summit, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. Lim., A., Higa-McMillan, C., Shimabukuro, S., & Slavin, L. (2011, November). Effects of modularized workshop trainings on evidence-based practice knowledge and attitudes among youth community mental health providers. In C. Borntrager (Chair) and G. Aarons (Discussant), Treatment as usual factors affecting evidence-based practice dissemination and implementation. Symposium presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Nakamura, B. J. Selbo-Bruns, A., Okamura, K. H., Chang, J. P., Slavin, L., & Shimabukuro, S. (2011, November). Beyond train and hope: A multiple-baseline investigation on supervisor and therapist skill acquisition using a train-the-trainer model. In C. Higa-McMillan (Chair) and K. Hoagwood (Discussant), Active learning, supervision and consultation to improve clinical skills. Symposium presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Okamura, K. H., Ebesutani, C., Bloom, R., Higa-McMillan, C., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2011, November). Multiethnic differences in child anxiety and depression. Paper presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Price, M., Ebesutani, C., Higa-McMillan, C., Okamura, K., Nakamura, B., & Chorpita, B. (2011, November). Symptom differentiation for anxiety and depression: Factorial validity of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-oriented scales across development and clinic- vs. non-referred samples. Paper presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Selbo-Bruns, A., Izmirian, S., Okamura, K., Bloom, R., Kataoka, J. & Nakamura, B. (2011, November) Examining the Underlying Structure of Affect and Psychopathology. Paper presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Smith, A. M., Becker, K. D., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2011, November). Fear hierarchies exposed: Content and diagnostic specificity of the practice items of youth with anxiety disorders. Paper presented for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada

Nakamura, B. J. (Chair) and J. Steffen (Discussant) (2011, October). Evidence-based services in public children’s mental health:  The Hawai`i model. Symposium presented for the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Bernstein, A., Ebesutani, C., Chorpita, B. F., Daleiden, E. L., Nakamura, B. (2010, November). Mapping the relevance of evidence-based treatments to real service populations: Exploring the tradeoff between number of practices learned and portion of cases covered. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Chang, J., Okamura, K. H., Selbo-Bruns, & Nakamura, B. J. (2010, November). Differential effects of attitudes and confidence about evidence based practices for youth following cognitive-behavioral treatment trainings. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Denenny, D., Love, A., Orimoto, T, Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2010, November). Interdisciplinary evidence-based team treatment of a 7-year old with selective mutism using modular cognitive behavior therapy. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Nakamura, B. J. Higa-McMillan, C. & Shimabukuro, S. (2010, November). All shapes and sizes: Knowledge and attitudes towards evidence-based practices in community child mental health practitioners. In C. Higa-McMillan (Chair) and A. Garland (Discussant), Understanding behavioral health services as usual for children and adolescents: Diverse practitioner and treatment characteristics. Symposium accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Okamura, K. H., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Selbo-Bruns, A., Nakamura, B. J., & Amundson, M. J. (2010, November). Attitudes towards evidence-based practices in graduate mental health training programs. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B. J., Marks, J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Mueller, C. W., & Hayashi, K. (2010, November). A psychometric evaluation of the Knowledge of Evidence Based Services Questionnaire in a community sample of mental health therapists. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Okamura, K. H., Selbo-Bruns, A., Chang, J. P., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., & Daleiden, E. L. (2010, November). Community therapists’ attitudinal and behavior intentions toward common therapeutic techniques: Long term follow up. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Selbo-Bruns, A., Chang, J. P., Okamura, K. H. Nakamura, B. J., Hee, T., & Pescht, T. (2010, November). Revisiting the tripartite model of emotion: Parent-reported sand moderators in a large multi-ethnic, clinical sample. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Bernstein, A., Ebesutani, C., Nakamura, B., Chorpita, B. F., & Higa-McMillan, C. (2009, November). Comparison of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-Oriented and Syndrome Scales as Predictors of Clinical Diagnoses: a receiver operating characteristic analysis. Poster submitted for presentation at the 43rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Ebesutani, C. E., Bernstein, A. B., Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., Higa-McMillan, C. K., & Weisz, J. R. (2009). Factorial validity of the child behavior checklist DSM-oriented scales.. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Okamura, K. H., Nakamura, B., Chorpita, B. F., & Daleiden, E. (2009, November). Therapists’ Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions for Using Evidence-Based Decision Support Tools Before and After a Training Workshop. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Selbo-Bruns, A., Nakamura, B., Higa-McMillan, C., Hayashi, K., Macedonio, M., Beralas, N. & Chorpita, B. (2009, November). A Multi-informant Multi-Measure Approach to the Tripartite Model of Emotion. Poster submitted for presentation at the 43rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Nakamura, B. J. (2009, November). Overview of the Practice Element Approach. In L. Slavin (Chair) and A. Aukahi Austin (Discussant), The Hawaii Approach to Evidence-Based Children’s Mental Health Practice. Symposium submitted for the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Chorpita, B. F., Daleiden, E., L., Nakamura, B., Berstein, A., & Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2009, August). Leveraging the Evidence Base for Child Mental Health Treatments. In A. Marder (Chair) & Joel Sherrill (Discussant), A Demonstration of Mapping and Traversing the Science-Practice Gap. Symposium presented for the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Marder, A. M., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., Starace, N., & Weisz, J. R. (2008, November). Standard- and Modular-Manual Treatment Approaches: How much do they differ once implemented in the “Real World”? In S. K. Bearman (Chair) & E. Turpin (Discussant), How to Build an Evidence-Based Practitioner: Addressing the Obstacles to Adoption of EBTs in Community Care. Symposium presented for the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., & Daleiden, E. (2008, November). Mapping Evidence-Based Participant Parameters to Outpatient Clinical Populations: Would my patients have been included in your study? In A. Marder & B. Nakamura (Chairs) & D. Barlow (Discussant), Implementation of Evidence-Based Treatments in Community Settings. Symposium presented for the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Nakamura, B. J., Ebesutani, C. E., Bernstein, A. & Chorpita, B. F. (2008, November). A Psychometric Analysis of the Child Behavior Checklist DSM-Oriented Scales. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Ebesutani, C. E., Bernstein, A., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2008, November). Measurement Approaches to Negative Temperament: Evaluating Affective Markers. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Ebesutani, C. E., Nakamura, B. J., Bernstein, A. & Chorpita, B. F. (2008, November). A Comparative Evaluation of the CBCL Syndrome and DSM-Oriented Scales: Discriminating Between Diagnostic Groups. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Ebesutani, C. E., Higa, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., & Daleiden, E. L. (2007, November). Incremental validity of DSM-IV-TR criteria: Evaluation of youth reported functional impairment and symptom duration. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Nakamura, B. J., Becker, K. D., Perkins-Parks, S., & DeLeon, I. (2007, November). Feasibility of modular functional behavior therapy for childhood disruptive behavior disorders. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Okamura, K. H., Higa McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2007, November) Multiethnic difference in child and adolescent anxiety. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Nakamura, B. J., Chorpita, B. F., & Daleiden, E. L. (2007, August). In pursuit of clinical wisdom: Evidence-based decision making and quality improvement. In T. Glover (Chair) & D. Barlow (Discussant), Identifying and applying evidence-based mental health practices. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Nakamura, B. J., Young, J., Ebesutani, C., Becker, K., Chorpita, B.F., & Daleiden, E. L. (2006, November). Examining inclusionary/exclusionary participant criteria for randomized controlled trials addressing child and adolescent anxiety: Summary and implications. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Daleiden, E., & Nakamura, B. J. (2006, July). Systemic evaluation of individualized care. Workshop presented for the 2006 National Training Institutes on “Developing Local Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disturbances and their Families: Family-driven, youth-guided services to improve outcomes.” Orlando, FL.

Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2006, February). Validity of treatment target progress ratings as indicators of youth improvement. In E. Daleiden & C. W. Mueller (Chairs) & A. Rosenblatt (Discussant), Multi-level systems evaluation: Selected projects from Hawaii. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health, Tampa, FL.

Nakamura, B. J., Schiffman, J., Lam, C. W., Becker, K. D., & Chorpita, B. F. (2005, November). A modularized cognitive-behavioral intervention for water phobia in an adolescent with childhood-onset schizophrenia. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Nakamura, B. J., & Smith, R. L. (2005, November). Child STEPs clinic treatment project: Therapist diversity and comparisons with existing randomized trials. In B. F. Chorpita & J. R. Weisz (Chairs) and M. Southan-Gerow & K. Wells (Discussants), Bridging science and community practice: An overview of the Child STEPs Clinic Treatment Project. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Nakamura, B. J., Stumpf, R. E., Becker, K. D., & Chorpita, B. F. (2005, November). Child Behavior Checklist for ages 6-18: Psychometric properties of the Anxiety Problems DSM-Oriented scale. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Francis, S. E., Nakamura, B. J., Lam, C. W., & Chorpita, B. F. (2005, November). Measuring parental mediators of child anxiety: Implications for treatment delivery and outcome. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Kimhan, C. B. K., Lee, T., Grubbs, K. M., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2005, November). Conduct disorder in female populations. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Pestle, S. L., Tomei, T., Kimhan, C. B. K., Nakamura, B. J., Schiffman, J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2005, November). Barriers of access to care: Organizational or client characteristics? Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Slavin, L. A., Perreira, T. N., Nakamura, B. J., Daleiden, E., Knapp, T., & Donkervoet, C. (2005, October). The Hawai‘i alternatives to seclusion and restraint project preliminary report: Cultures of engagement in residential care. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Smith, R. L., Nakamura, B. J., & Becker, K. (2005, October). Flexible and novel evidence-based approaches for tough-to-treat local cases. In C. Higa & B. F. Chorpita (Chairs), Evolving perspectives on evidence-based practices for Hawai‘i’s children and adolescents. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Young, J., Nakamura, B. J., Becker, K., Stumpf, R., Daleiden, E., Greene, F., Grubbs, K., Pestle, S., Smith, R. & Chorpita, B. (2005, August). A pilot test of a measure for the identification of treatment techniques outlined in empirically-supported treatment descriptions. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Becker, K. D., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2004, November). Fear hierarchies exposed: The most and least popular practice items for graded exposure. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Nakamura, B. J., Kimhan, C. B. K., & Chorpita, B. F. (2004, November). Item validity of the social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder sections of the anxiety disorders interview schedule IV. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Young, J., Becker, K. D., Stumpf, R., Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2004, November). University-based research samples: A diagnostic profile. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Nakamura, B. J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2004, July). Peer status and positive and negative affect in school children. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Kimhan, C. B. K., & Chorpita, B. F. (2004, July). Controllability of generalized worrying among a clinical sample of children. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Young, J. N., Choy, D. M., Torigoe, T. K., & Chorpita, B. F. (2003, November). Frequencies of extracurricular activities in a clinical sample. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Chorpita, B. F., & Nakamura, B. J. (2003, November). Dynamic structured interviewing: Comparison of Bayesian and standard administrations of a semi-structured interview for depression in youth. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Austin, A. A., Nakamura, B. J., Moffitt, C. E., & Chorpita, B. F. (2002, November). Computer assessment of suicidal thoughts. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Moffitt, C. E., Nakamura, B. J., Austin, A. A., & Chorpita, B. F. (2002, November). Acceptability of a computerized diagnostic interview for children and adolescents. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Chorpita, B. F., Daleiden, E. L., Yoneda, D. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2000, November). Measurement of tripartite dimensions of emotion in a child clinical sample. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Nominee for Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, AY2020-2021

Nominee for Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, AY2016-2017

Nominee for Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, AY2015-2016

Distinguished Reviewer for Behavior Therapy
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2015

Nominee for the Graduate Council’s Peter V. Garrod Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2013

Nominee for Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Social Sciences, AY2012-2013

Summer Research Institute in Child Intervention and Prevention Services Fellow
National Institute of Health, 2012

Outstanding Teacher in Psychology Award
Hawai‘i Psychological Association, 2011

Who’s Who in Social Sciences Higher Education (WWSSHE)
AcademicKeys, 2009

Outstanding Student in Psychology Award
Hawai‘i Psychological Association, 2005

Student Marshal Representative for Master’s Degree Candidates
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Spring 2004

Jiang, J., Sun, J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Understanding Parental Motivation in Children’s Mental Health: A Factor Analysis of the Parental Motivation Inventory (PMI). Poster presented at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 1st Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Roe, M., Higashi, D., Nishimura, E., Wilkie, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025). Delivering Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment in Schools: Timing, Dosage, and Practice Patterns. Poster presented at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 1st Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Thein M. M., Matsui M. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025, May). Psychometric Evaluation of the Strengths and Difficulties Youth Self-Report Questionnaire with an Ethnically Diverse Community Sample. Oral presentation at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 1st Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Thein M. M., Nishimura, E. M., Higashi, D., Jackson, D., Sender, M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2025, May). Treatment in Practice: Do Treatment Targets Add Unique Utility in Addition to Diagnoses? Poster presented at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 1st Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Wong, C., Nishimura, E.M., Higashi, D., Wilkie, D., & Nakamura, B.J. (2025, May). School Mental Health Therapy for Anxiety Is a Mixture of Evidence-Based and Non Evidence-Based Approaches. Poster presented at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 1st Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Hernandez-Armstrong, G., Ng, A., & Acquaro, K. (2024, August). Help Your Keiki: A Direct-To-Consumer Informational Initiative on Youth Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices. Invited presentation to the Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Kapolei, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Acquaro, K., Bonilla, A., Jackson, D., McDonald, K., Hernandez-Armstrong, G., Hee, P., & Wilkie, D. (2024, August). An Elements-Based Approach for Designing and Advancing Youth Health Service Systems. Invited address presented at the Lotus Project Hawaii Workshop: AANHPI Trauma-Informed Care & Other Services: Bridging Community- and Evidence-Based Practices, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2024, July). Cultivating Strength-Based Assessment: the Socio-Emotional Evidence-Based Developmental Strengths (SEEDS) Student Survey. Training presented at the State of Hawai’i Department of Education School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Summer Academy, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2024, April) Evolution of the Ultimate Fighting Championship…and Student Mental Health Services. Training presented at the State of Hawai’i Department of Education School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Apao, S., Higashi D., Thein M.M., Goshgarian S., Nakamura, B. J. (2024, April) Psychiatrists’ Attitudes on Psychologists’ Prescriptive Authority. Poster submitted to Chaminade University’s 10th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Jiang, J., Higashi, D., Thein, M.M., Goshgarian, S., Apao, S., Maesaka, T.J., Nakamura, B. J. (2024, April) Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Psychologists’ Prescription Privileges (RxP) Among Undergraduates at UH Manoa. Poster submitted to Chaminade University’s 10th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Thein M.M., Apao, S., Matsui M., Nakamura, B. J. (2024, April) Youth Self-Report Psychometric Properties of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire with an Ethnically Diverse Sample. Poster submitted to Chaminade University’s 10th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Barile, J., Higa, C., Juarez, R., Konan, D., Nakamura, B. J., & Pruitt, A. (2023, November). Achieving health equity – Health Policy Initiative, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. https://youtu.be/LCk60-eikOU?si=IpTcJqvQhL5xHvC0

Hee, P. J., Jackson, D. S., Sender, M., Sun, J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, November). Provider decision support collaborative (DSCo): Fall 2023. Presented at the Provider Monthly Meeting of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the State of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI.

Wilkie, D. P., Turner, H. R., Stacy, T. A., Acra, C. F., Suh, D. E., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023, July). Essential elements of CBT for student stress and anxiety problems: A roleplay-focused training for SBBH Summer Virtual Training Academy. Training presented at the State of Hawai’i Department of Education School-Based Behavioral Health Summer Virtual Training Academy, Honolulu, HI.

Apao, S., Ng, A. C., Laba, T. M. Nakamura, B. J. (2023, April) Relationship between youth mental health and youth hopefulness based off of the Ohio Scales Hopefulness in a multiethnic sample. Poster submitted to Chaminade University’s 9th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Ng, A., Nakamura, B. (April 2023). Examining hopefulness in youth with depression in community-based mental health at intake and 3-month follow-up. Conference presentation submitted to Chaminade University’s 9th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Goshgarian-Miller, S., Yamaguchi, K., Higashi, D., Apao, S., Yamane, R. M., Maesaka, T., Nakamura, B. (April 2023). Knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions regarding psychologists’ prescription privileges among clinical psychologists in Hawaiʻi. Conference presentation submitted to Chaminade University’s 9th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Yamane, R. M., Goshgarian-Miller, S., Maesaka, T. J., Nakamura, B. J. (April 2023). Examining therapist factors related to training dropout. Conference presentation submitted to Chaminade University’s 9th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Higashi, D., Yamaguchi, K., Ng, A. C., Laba, T. M., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, November). Relationship Between Caregiver Hopefulness and Youth Mental Health Problems and Functioning in a Large Community Mental Health Sample Within a Youth System of Care. Talk presented at the 25th Annual Hawai’i Psychology Student Research Dinner, Honolulu, HI.

Wilkie, D. P., Maesaka, T. J., Matsui, M.M., Ng, A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022, June). An introduction to cognitive-behavior therapy for children and adolescents. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Kaneohe, HI.

Matsui, M. M., Yamane, R. M., Nakamura, B. J., (2022, April 22). A psychometric analysis of the Social-Emotional, Evidence-Based Developmental Strengths (SEEDS) youth self-report with ethnically diverse grade school youth. Poster presented at Chaminade University’s 8th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Uchimura, K.K., Ng, A.C., Laba, T.M. Nakamura, B.J. (2022). Longitudinal Changes in Caregiver Hopefulness for Youth Receiving Intensive In-Home Treatment. Poster presented at Chaminade University’s 8th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Wilkie, D. Maesaka, T. J.,& Nakamura, B.J. (2022). Helping students with anxiety and stress problems: an introductory training for school-based behavioral health service providers. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Wilkie, D. P., Maesaka, T.J., Meyer, M. S. & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Kahului, HI.

Yamane, R. M., Ng, A. C., Laba, T. M., Nakamura, B. J. (2022, April 22). Relationship between youth and caregiver hopefulness ratings on the Ohio Scales Hopefulness Scale in a community sample of multiethnic youth. Oral presentation given at Chaminade University’s 8th Annual Psychology Students’ Research Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Choy, S. K. J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021). Five factors related to increasing parental engagement with evidence-based services: Measurement and school-based applications. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Matsui, M. M, & Nakamura, B. J. (2021). The SEEDS: a novel tool to assess students’ use of social-emotional skills. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2021). Helping keiki affected by the pandemic. KHON2 News Hawaii. https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/helping-keiki-affected-by-the-pandemic/

Pruitt, A. S., Zhang, W., Wu, Y., Bird, O., Nakamura, B. & Barile, J. P. (2021). Ending hunger & food insecurity among Hawaii families. Prepared for the College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa and First Insurance Company of Hawaiʻi, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Slavin, L. Bonilla, A., Shimabukuro, S., Humphrey, K., Laba, T., & Mueller, C., (2021). An elements-based approach for designing and advancing youth service systems. University of Hawaii at Manoa Health Policy Institute Kickoff Summit.

Nakamura, B. J. (2020). The Social Manoa with Dr. Nakamura. Podcast on The Social Manoa. https://youtu.be/HFUjwxw0l7s and https://soundcloud.com/user-741700868/the-social-manoa-with-dr-nakamura

Conover, O., Suh, D. S., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). Recommendations for increasing rapport and “telepresence” during telehealth interactions with youth and families. Training presented to the Department of Education, Honolulu District School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Laba, T. M., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). A psychometric investigation of the Ohio Scales, short form, problem severity domain, youth- and caregiver-report versions. State of Hawaii Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Evidence-Based Services Committee Roundtable Presentation, Honolulu, HI.

Milette-Winfree, M., Conover, O. D., Suh, D. E., Choy, S.K.J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). Considerations for telepractice for school counseling programs during school closure. Training presented to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Counseling and School-Based Behavioral Health Programs, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., & Milette-Winfree, M. (2020). Evidence-based practices for student mental health concerns: A modern framework and an introduction to resources. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., & Milette-Winfree, M. (2020). Evidence-based practices for student mental health concerns: A modern framework (continued) and clinical decision making model. Training presented to the State of Hawaii Department of Education, School-Based Behavioral Health Program, Honolulu, HI.

Taylor-Matro, A., Maesaka, T.J., Millette-Winfree, M., Nakamura, B.J. (2020). Recommendations for Increasing Rapport and “Telepresence” During Telehealth Interactions With Youth and Families. Presented to the EBS Committee Roundtable of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the State of Hawai‘i. Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., & Haynes, S. N. (2017). Psychological evaluations in child abuse and neglect: How to understand, evaluate, request, and use them. Presentation at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex for Court Appointed Special Advocates and Judges. Kapolei, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2016). Leveraging data to support decision-making for youth & families. Presentation at the Hawaii Probation Officer Symposium Day Conference. Kaneohe, HI.

Kotte, A., Hill, K. A., Mah, A. C., Korathu-Larson, P., Au, J. R., Izmirian, S., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C. K. (2016, February). Implementation facilitators and barriers of the Ohio Scales Measurement Feedback System in Hawai’i’s public youth mental health system: implications for sustainment efforts. Brown bag presented at the State of Hawai’i Department of Health – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2016). An introduction to youth mental health evidence-based practices. Presentation to the Hawaii Juvenile Justice System Reform Working Group. Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2015). Leveraging data to support decision making. Presentation to the Hawaii State Judiciary Family Court Judges. Kapolei, HI.

Izmirian, S. C., Hill, K. A., Essayli, J. H., Milette-Winfree, M. R., Hiura, A. M., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2015, November). Techniques to assist with homework. Presentation to the Ma‘ema‘e Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B.J. (2015, September). Leveraging case specific treatment progress and practice monitoring: Dashboards and supervision.  Training presented to the Department of Education, Central District clinical psychologists at the Department of Education Annex, Wahiawa, HI.

Nakamura, B.J. (2015, August). Youth anxiety and selective mutism.  Training presented to the Mililani complex counselors at Mililani Mauka Elementary, Mililani, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2014, July). Cognitive behavioral therapy foundations. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Kaneohe, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2012, August). Data-driven decision-making and clinical dashboards. Workshop presented to Alaka‘i Nā Keiki, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. & Okamura, K. (2012, August). An evidence-based system model. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Waikoloa, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. Acra, C., & Izmirian, S. (2012, June). Working with Students with Anxiety Disorders. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Pearl City, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., Orimoto, T., & Okamura, K. (2012, June). An Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Kahului, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2012, May). An Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression. Workshop presented Haupoa, Parents and Children Together, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2012, May). Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Selected Tools for Behavior Modification. Workshop presented Haupoa, Parents and Children Together, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2012, May). An Evidence-based Service System. Workshop presented Haupoa, Parents and Children Together, Honolulu, HI.Nakamura, B. J. & Selbo-Bruns, A., & Chang, J. P. (2011, October). Evidence-based Practices for Children’s Mental Health: Innovations & Selected Techniques for Youth Depression. Workshop presented Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2011, May). Innovations in Best Practices for Children’s Mental Health. Workshop presented Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health supervisors, Aiea, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. & Stalk, H. L. (2011, May). Evidence-based Practices for Children’s Mental Health: Innovations & Selected Techniques. Workshop presented Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Lihue, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2011, March). Innovations in Best Practices for Children’s Mental Health. Workshop presented Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health supervisors, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2011, February). Innovations in Best Practices for Children’s Mental Health. Workshop presented at the annual convention of the Hawai‘i School Counselor Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2010, July). Working with Students with Anxiety Disorders. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Kahului, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2010, June). Cognitive behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety disorders. Workshop presented to staff and residents at the Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.

Austin, A. A., & Nakamura, B. J. (2009, November). Why exposure? A brief look at the evidence-based theoretical foundations – Emotional processing theory and how to do exposure. Workshop accepted for the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2009, October). Evidence-based practices for anxiety concerns in children and adolescents. Workshop accepted for the annual convention of the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2009, October). Cognitive behavior therapy foundational training workshop on selected anxiety, depression, & disruptive therapy techniques. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Haleiwa, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2009, September). Introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy & selected anxiety, depression, & disruptive therapy techniques. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Haleiwa, HI.

Nakamura, B. J. (2009, June). PracticeWise clinical training: PWEBS database and clinical dashboards. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Mililani, HI.

Weisz, J. R., Borntraeger, C., Nakamura, B.J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2007, July). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood depression. Workshop presented for Hawai‘i school-based and community mental health providers in the Child STEPs Clinic Treatment Project, Honolulu, HI.

Wells, K. C., Borntraeger, C., Nakamura, B.J., & Chorpita, B. F. (2007, June). Behavioral parent training for disruptive behavior disorders. Workshop presented for Hawai‘i school-based and community mental health providers in the Child STEPs Clinic Treatment Project, Honolulu, HI.

Nakamura, B.J., & Perkins-Parks, S. (2007, March). Behavior modification: Strategies for changing behavior. Workshop presented for Cecil County, Maryland, school-based behavioral health providers, by the Behavior Management Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.

Nakamura, B. J., Daleiden, E. L., Chorpita, B. F., & Young, J. (2006, August). Hawaii youth initiative and the evidence-based practice database: A system moving to use of evidence-based practice. In Cycyk, S. (Chair), Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Healthcare: Moving the Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment System Along. Workshop presented by the Delaware Division of Child and Mental Health Services and Delaware Psychological Association, Wilmington, DE.

Nakamura, B. J., Pestle, S. P., & Maeda, J. A. (2006, January). Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Kāne‘ohe, HI.

Schiffman, J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2005, April). Schizophrenia among Youth and Behavior Management Strategies. Workshop presented to behavioral health staff at the Hawai‘i Center for Children, Hau‘ula, HI.

Nakamura, B. J., & Grubbs, K. M. (2004, March). Helping children and adolescents with loss: Assessment and intervention. Workshop presented to Hawai‘i school-based behavioral health providers, Kāne‘ohe, HI.

*Kotte, A., *Hill, K. A., *Mah, A. C., *Korathu-Larson, P., *Au, J. R., *Izmirian, S., Keir, S. S., Nakamura, B. J., Higa-McMillan, C., K., (2016). A qualitative investigation of case managers’ attitudes toward implementation of a measurement feedback system in a public mental health system for youth. Implementation Science, 11(Supp 1), 34. 

Wilkie, D. P., *Wong, A., *Matsui, M. M., *Turner, H. R., *Higashi, D., *Zimbra, D. J., *Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2024). Annual status report for Academic Year 2023–2024: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultation services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Wilkie, D. P., Bonilla, A., *Higashi, D., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023). Data analysis and system strategies: 2023 Lōkahi feedback report. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Wilkie, D. P., *Maesaka, T. J., *Turner, H. R., *Matsui, M. M., *Zimbra, D. J., *Uchimura, K., & Nakamura, B. J. (2023). Annual status report for Academic Year 2022–2023: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultation services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Wilkie, D. P., *Maesaka, T. J., *Turner, H. R., Orimoto, T., *Conover, O. D., *Zimbra, D. J., *Stacy, T. A., *Suh, D. E., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). Annual status report for Academic Year 2021–2022, in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

*Maesaka, T.J., & Nakamura, B. J. (2022). Executive Summary: Hawaii Department of Education, PracticeWise Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) training (Summer 2021) Evaluation. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Milette-Winfree, M., *Conover, O. D., *Zimbra, D., *Maesaka, T., *Turner, H., *Holmes, K., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2021). Annual status report for Academic Year 2020–2021, in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Milette-Winfree, M., *Vincent, A. M., *Choy, S., *Turner, H., Chang, J. P., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2020). Annual status report for Academic Year 2019–2020, in the context of
the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Milette-Winfree, M., *Choy, S., *Vincent, A. M., Chang, J. P., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2019). Annual status report for Academic Year 2018-2019: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Milette-Winfree, M., *Vincent, A. M., *Choy, S., Chang, J. P., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2018). Annual status report for Academic Year 2017-2018: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

*Montaldo, M. E., *Choy, S., *Vincent, A. M., Chang, J. P., Mueller, C. W., & Nakamura, B. J. (2017). Annual status report for Academic Year 2016-2017: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

*Hiura, A., *McLennan, P., Nakamura, B. J., & Mueller, C. W. (2016). Annual status report for Academic Year 2015-2016: To provide assessments, interventions, and consultations services for the state of Hawaii Department of Education. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Keir, S., Jackson, D., Nakamura, B., *Ku, J. & Mueller, C. (2012). Ohio Scales assessment project: Pilot implementation of parent and youth forms, February 1 to April 30, 2012. Honolulu, HI: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division.

Supervision of Graduate & Undergraduate Student Research

Department of Psychology

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI

July 2008-current

Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)

ABCT, Child and Adolescent Anxiety Special Interest Group

ABCT, Dissemination and Implementation Science Special Interest Group

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

American Psychological Association (APA)

APA, Division 53: Society for Clinical Child Psychology

Hawai‘i Psychological Association