Anthony Zazzarino, Ph.D.
The mission of my research is to improve the quality of services that will improve the lives of affectional and gender diverse individuals with and without a serious mental illness.
Research Overview
Building Equitable Mental Health Services
Dr. Anthony Zazzarino’s research advances equitable mental health services by exploring innovative approaches to counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, and community support. His work seeks to improve the quality of care and expand opportunities for recovery, inclusion, and well-being among affectional and gender diverse populations.
Funding & Grants
Supported Research Programs
Federal, foundation, and institutional funding advancing predictive modeling of treatment responses
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
$
Enhancing School Mental Health Services Project
- 2020-2022
Publications & Impact
Research Publications
2022
Physical Therapy Students’ Perceptions for Working with Persons with Mental Illness in the United States
Zechner M, Anderson E, Murphy A, Zazzarino A, Karyczak S.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2022; 11(1): 367-375. doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_1543_21
2021
Perceptions of Sensory-Based Interventions at an Inpatient Hospital: A Case Study
Zazzarino A, Bates F, Vlavianos J, Levitt A.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. 2021; 7(2): Art 2. doi:scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol7/iss2/2
2020
Infusing Counseling Theories with the Integrated Development Model: Strengthening Supervision Practices
Shelton D, Zazzarino, A.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. 2020; 6(1): Art 4. doi:scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol6/iss1/4
2020
Organizational Change: The Experiences of Practitioners Transitioning to a Fee-For-Service Model.
Zazzarino A, Clay Z, Reilly A.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. 2020; 5(1): 1-19. doi:scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol5/iss1/2
2019
A Population At Risk: Counseling Sexual Minorities with a Serious Mental Illness
Zazzarino A, Bridges C.
Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. 2019; 1(1): 36-47. doi:10.34296/01011005
Achievements
Awards & Honors
2023
Chair Elect – North Atlantic Region of the American Counseling Association
2022
New Jersey Counseling Association President
2021
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS02376)
2013
Licensed Professional Counselor (37PC00482700)
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