Jason A. Lewis, PhD

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Jason A. Lewis, PhD, is a psychologist and Section Director of Mood, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Evaluation and treatment of pediatric mood disorders as well as youth presenting with co-morbid and multi-problem conditions. This includes evidence-based psychotherapy and group interventions for depression, emotion dysregulation, and suicide risk.
Locations: Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Internship

Clinical Psychology - New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship

Child Clinical Psychology - New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Graduate Degree

PhD in Clinical Psychology - Fordham University – Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist III

Section Director, Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma Disorders

Manager of Outpatient Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Associate Director- University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry Clinical Psychology Internship Program

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Quality improvement in the area of youth suicide prevention

Publications

Papers

2022

Soffer SL, Lewis J, Lawrence OS, Marroquin YA, Doupnik SK, Benton TD: Assessing Suicide Risk in a Pediatric Outpatient Behavioral Health System: A Quality Improvement Report. Pediatric Quality and Safety 7(3), June 2022 Notes: doi: 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000571.

2021

Benton, T., D., Muhrer, E., Jones, J. D., & Lewis, J. Dysregulation and Suicide in Children and Adolescents. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2020.10.008

2020

Xanthopoulos, M. S., Benton, T., Lewis, J., Case, J. A., Master, C. L.: Mental Health in the Young Athlete. Current Psychiatry Reports, 22, 63 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-020-01185-w

2018

Boyd, R. C., Lewis, J., Borreggine, K., Benton, T.D: Adolescent Depression: Identification and Treatment. Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics 4, 350-362 (2018) DOI: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40746-018-0135-y

Ahmed, A., Moore, T. M., Lewis, J., Butler, L., Benton, T. D., Boyd, R. C. (2018): Psychometric Properties of Bully, Fighting, and Victimization Scales Among Clinically Referred Youth. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma 27:10, 1110-1124 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2017.1420718

Posters and Presentations

Invited Lectures

2021

Lewis J. "Promoting Positive Mood and Behavior in Children and Adolescents with ADHD." Elkins Park CHADD, Elkins Park, PA. Dec 2021.

Lewis J. Development of a Clinical Pathway for Children and Adolescents With Identified Suicide Risk, Symposium Presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Virtual Conference. Nov 2021.

Lewis J. Zero Suicide Implementation and Development of a Clinical Pathway in a Pediatric Setting, State of Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative. Oct 2021.

Lewis J. Lewis, J: "Youth Mental Health and the Pandemic- 3rd through 7th Grade" Invited Speaker for Virtual Series hosted by State Reps. Sappey and Otten. March 18, 2021 Notes: https://www.pahouse.com/FrielOtten/Video/?id=119292. Mar 2021.

2020

Lewis J. "Using the Safety Planning Intervention to Mitigate Risk in Children Adolescents." Temple University, Department of Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. No 2020.

Lewis J. "Applying Zero Suicide in a Pediatric Care Setting". Webinar through Zero Suicide and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Jul 2020.

2019

Lewis J. "Improving Suicide Prevention in a Pediatric Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare Setting." Einstein Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA. Nov 2019.

Lewis J. "Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: Screening, Assessment, and Intervention." Lasalle University, Department of Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. Apr 2019.

Awards and Honors

1998-2021, Presidential Scholarship, Fordham University

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2020-present, DCAPBS Clinical Care Committee
2020-present, DCAPBS Outpatient Healthy Planet Project Committee
2018-present, Behavioral Health Population Health Workgroup
2015-present, Education Policy Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2015-present, Team Lead, Zero Suicide Quality Improvement Project, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2014-present, Psychology Internship Training Advisory Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2005-present, American Psychological Association