Diana Morelen, PhD, IMH-E
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Associate Director of Training Dissemination and Implementation
ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute
East Tennessee State University
Office: Rogers-Stout Room 415
Phone: 423-439-4771
Email: Morelen@etsu
Research interests:
- Infant and early childhood mental health
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Trauma, trauma-informed care, and resilience-promoting strategies
- Developmental psychopathology
- Risk and resilience
- Perinatal mental health
- Emotional development and emotion regulation
- Parenting and parenting interventions
- Self-care and well-being for caregivers
- Diverse contexts surrounding development (e.g., race/ethnicity, nationality, rural Appalachian culture)
S A F E Z O N E
Dr. Morelen welcomes all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or religious beliefs. In her teaching, research, and practice she embraces diversity and seeks to create safe spaces where diverse individuals feel welcomed.