Meghan McDevitt-Murphy, Ph.D.
Greetings! I am a Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Memphis.
I have been at The University of Memphis since 2006, and during my time here I have conducted research on trauma and its effects in a variety of populations. Much of my recent work has focused on military veterans, particularly those struggling with PTSD and/or substance misuse following deployment.
I have recently become interested in applying the theoretical framework of behavioral economics to understanding PTSD.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have about my research or lab projects!
Recent Publications
McDevitt-Murphy, M. E., Luciano*, M. T., & Zakarian*, R. J. (2018). Use of ecological momentary assessment and intervention in treatment with adults. Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, 16(4), 370-375. https://doi.org/10.1176%2Fappi.focus.20180017
Acuff*, S. F., Luciano*, M.T., Soltis*, K. E., Joyner*, K. J., McDevitt-Murphy, M. E., & Murphy, J. G. (2018). Access to environmental reward mediates the association between posttraumatic stress symptoms and alcohol problems and craving. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 26(2), 177-185. https://doi.org/10.1037%2Fpha0000181
Luciano*, M. T., McDevitt-Murphy, M. E., Acuff*, S. F., Bellet*, B. W., Tripp*, J. C., & Murphy, J. G. (2019). Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms improve after an integrated brief alcohol intervention for OEF/OIF/OND veterans. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy. Advanced online publication. 11(4), 459-465. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000378
Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Brown University (NIH T32)
Clinical Internship
Brown University Clinical Psychology Consortium
Doctor of Philosophy
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts
Rutgers University