Jack H. Stevens, Ph.D.

Jack Stevens, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University and a Clinical Psychologist at the East Central Guidance Center of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Stevens' primary research is in the area of the assessment and treatment of childhood disruptive behavior. A secondary research interest is in the area of optimizing maternal and child well-being through evidence-based prevention programs.

Gender:

• Male

Languages Spoken:

• English

Research Center:

• Center for Biobehavioral Health
• Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice

Areas of Interest:

• My laboratory is interested in improving the assessment, treatment, and health care utilization of youth with disruptive behavior disorders. A secondary interest of my laboratory is improving maternal and child health outcomes through evidence-based prevention programs.

Post Doctoral

• Indiana University
  Date Completed: 06/30/2000

2010–present

• Associate Professor, The Ohio State University, Department of Pediatrics, Colleges of Medicine

2002–present

• Investigator, Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital

2002–2009

• Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Colleges of Medicine

• Scribano P, Hornor G, Curran S, Rhoda D, Stevens J. 2010. Multi-Informant Assessment of Anxiety Regarding Ano-Genital Examinations for Suspected Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).  Child Abuse and Neglect. Vol. 34, no. 8. (August 1): 602-609. (IF: 2.339) (Formally Accepted)
• Stevens J, McGeehan J, Kelleher KJ. 2010. Readiness to change in adolescents screening positive for substance use in urban primary care clinics.  Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. Vol. 19, no. 2. (April 1): 99-107. (IF: 0.321) (Formally Accepted)
• Stevens J, Harman J, Pakalnis A, Lo W, Prescod J. 2010. Sociodemographic differences in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric headache.  Journal of Child Neurology. Vol. 25, no. 4. (April 1): 435-440. (IF: 1.592) (Formally Accepted)
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Altaye M, Chen L, Holleb LJ, Stevens J, Short JA, Van Ginkel JB. 2009. Course of depression in first time mothers in home visitation.  Child Abuse and Neglect. Vol. 33: 127-138.
• Stevens J, Wang W, Fan L, Edwards MC, Campo JV, Gardner W. 2009. Parental attitudes toward children's use of antidepressants and psychotherapy.  Journal of Child and Adolecent Psychopharmacology. Vol. 19, no. 3: 289-296.
• Stevens J, Klima J, Chisolm D, Kelleher K. A trial of telephone support services to increase adolescent utilization of health care for psychosocial problems.  Journal of Adolescent Health. (In press)
• Hornor G, Scribano P, Stevens J, Curran S, Roda D. Emotional response to the ano-genital exam of suspected sexual abuse.  Journal of Forensic Nursing. (In press)
• Kelleher K, Stevens J. 2009. Evolution of Child Mental Health Services in Primary Care.  Academic Pediatrics. Vol. 9, no. 1: 7-14.
• Stevens J, Kelleher KJ, Gardner W, Chisolm D, McGeehan J, Pajer K, Buchanan L. 2008. Trial of computerized screening for adolescent behavioral concerns.  Pediatrics. Vol. 121, no. 6. (June): 1099-1105.
• Schoenwald SK, Chapman JE, Kelleher K, Hoagwood KE, Landsverk J, Stevens J, Glisson C, Rolls-Reutz J. 2008. A survey of the infrastructure for children's mental health services: implications for the implementation of empirically supported treatments (ESTs). Research Network on Youth Mental Health.  Adm Policy Ment Health. Vol. 35, no. 1-2: 84-97.
• Stevens J, Kelleher K, Greenhouse J, Chen G, Xiang H, Kaizar E, Jensen PS, Arnold LE. 2007. Empirical evaluation of the generalizability of the sample from the multimodal treatment study for ADHD.  Administration and Policy in Mental Health. Vol. 34, no. 3: 221-232.
• Ammerman R, Stevens J, Putnam F, Altaye M, Hulsmann J, Lehmkuhl H, Monroe J, Gannon T, VanGinkel J. 2006. Predictors of early engagement in home visitation.  Journal of Family Violence. Vol. 21, no. 2: 105-115.
• Stevens J, Kelleher K, Ward-Estes, Hayes J. 2006. Perceived barriers to treatment and psychotherapy attendance in child community mental health centers.  Community Mental Health Journal. Vol. 42, no. 5.
• Stevens J, Ammerman R, Putnam F, Gannon T, VanGinkel J. 2005. Facilitators and barriers to engagement in home visitation: A qualitative analysis of maternal, provider, and supervisor data.  Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma. Vol. 11: 75-94.
• Stevens J. 2005. Working memory in children with ADHD. In Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: From Genes to Animal Models to Patients.. Edited by D. Gozal & D. Molfese (Eds.). Totawa, NJ: Humana Press.
• Stevens J, Harman J, Kelleher K. 2005. Race/ethnicity and insurance status as factors associated with ADHD treatment patterns.  Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. Vol. 15: 88-96.
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Stevens J, Holleb LJ, Novak AL, VanGinkel J. 2005. In-home cognitive behavior therapy for depression: An adapted treatment for first time mothers in home visitation.  Best Practices In Mental Health. Vol. 1: 1-14.
• Gupta RA, Kelleher KJ, Pajer K, Stevens J, Cuellar A. 2005. Delinquent youth in corrections: Medicaid and re-entry into the community.  Pediatrics. Vol. 115: 1077-1083.
• Stevens J & Ward-Estes J. 2005. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology: Child Psychopathology. Edited by Robert Ammerman. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
• Stevens J, Harman J, Kelleher K. 2005. Sociodemographic and economic comparisons of children prescribed longer acting versus short-acting stimulant medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Journal of Behavioral Health Sciences & Research: 430-437.
• Stevens J, Harman J, Kelleher K. 2004. Ethnic and regional differences in primary care visits for ADHD.  Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Vol. 25: 318-325.
• Stevens J, Ammerman R, Putnam F, VanGinkel J. 2002. Depression and trauma history in first-time mothers receiving home visitation.  Journal of Community Psychology. Vol. 30: 551-564.
• Stevens J, Quittner A, Zuckerman J, Moore S. 2002. Behavioral inhibition, self-regulation of motivation, and working memory in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Developmental Neuropsychology. Vol. 21: 117-140.
• Stevens J, Quittner A, Abikoff H. 1998. Factors influencing elementary school teachers' ratings of ADHD and ODD behaviors.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology. Vol. 27: 406-414.
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Bosse NR, Teeters AR, Altaye M, Stevens J, Van Ginkel JB, Poster Presenter. 2008. Treatment of maternal depression in home visitation: Preliminary findings from a clinical trial. Presented at Annual Pediatric Academic Society. Baltimore, Ohio. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Quittner A, Zuckerman J, Moore S, Poster Presenter. 2001. Working memory in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Presented at Society for Research in Child Development Conference. Minneapolis, MN. [Peer Reviewed]
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Stevens, Van Ginkel JB. 2005. In-home CBT for depressed mothers in home visitation. Presented at Society for Prevention Research. Washington, DC.
• Frazier S, Lofthouse N, MacKenzie E, Stevens J, Wager L, & Bates J, Panelist. 1997. Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A cost-outcome research plan. Presented at Indiana Psychological Association Conference. Indianapolis, IN. [Editor Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Kelleher K, Wang W, Schoenwald SK, Hoagwood KE, Landverk J. 2008. Psychotropic Medication Management Through Child Serving Community Mental Health Centers. Community Mental Health Journal. [Peer Reviewed] (Revised submission)
• Stevens J, Scribano P, Jack S, MacMillian H, Presenter. 2009. Maternal, Provider and Stakeholder Perspectives on Addressing Intimate Partner Violence for Nurse Home-Visited Women. Presented at Academy on Violence and Abuse Conference Presentation. [Peer Reviewed]
• Ammerman R, Putnam F, Lehmkuhl H, Stevens J, Poster Presenter. 2001. Factors predicting disengagement from home visitation services. Presented at American Psychological Association Conference. San Francisco, CA. [Peer Reviewed]
• Scribano P, Hornor G, Rhoda D, Curran S, Stevens J. 2008. Multi-informant assessment fo anxiety regarding ano-genital examinations for suspected child sexual abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect. [Peer Reviewed] (First submission)
• Gardner W, Stevens J, Chisolm D, McGeehan J, Panelist. 2007. Computerized screening for substance use in primary care. Presented at JMATE Conference. Washington, DC. [Peer Reviewed]
• Gardner W, Kelleher K, Pajer K, Chisolm D, Stevens J, Julian T. 2006. Screening for suicidality in primary care. Presented at Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual meeting. San Francisco, California. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Lecturer. 2001. Early identification and treatment of ADHD and Oppositional Behavior: Are the serious consequences of these disorders preventable? Presented at Prevention Science Seminar, to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
• Ammerman R, Putnam F, Stevens J & Holleb L, Poster Presenter. 2003. Course of depression in mothers in home vistation. Presented at Society for Prevention Research annual conference. Washington, DC. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Quittner A, & Abikoff H, Presenter. 1998. Factors influencing elementary school teachers' rating of ADHD and ODD behaviors. Presented at Kansas Conference in Clinical Child Psychology. Lawrence, KS. [Peer Reviewed]
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Stevens J, VanGinkel JB. 2007. In-home CBT for depressed mothers in home visitation. Presented at Annual Conference of the Pediatric Academy Society. Toronto.
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Bosse NR, Stevens J, Van Ginkel JB, Poster Presenter. 2008. Impact of maternal depression treatment on parenting and child functioning in home visitation. Presented at Society for Prevention Research.
• Stevens J, Presenter. 2006. Computerized Screening for Adolescent Substance Use, Depression, Suicidality, and Injury Risk in Urban Primary Care Clinics. Presented at Prevention Science Seminar, to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
• Ammerman RT, Putnam FW, Teeters AR, Stevens J, Van Ginkel JB, Poster Presenter. 2008. Treatment of maternal depression in home visitation: Impact on psychopathology and social functioning. Presented at Society for Prevention Research. Washington, DC. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Ammerman R, Putnam F, Poster Presenter. 2002. Depression and trauma history in home-visited mothers. Presented at Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolesent Psychology. Lawrence, KS. [Peer Reviewed]
• Ammerman R, Morrow A, Putnam F, Stevens J, Holseb L, Hulsmann J, Geraghty S & VanGinkel J, Poster Presenter. 2004. Breastfeeding in 1st time mothers in home visitation. Presented at Pediatric Academic Societies' Conference. San Francisco, CA. [Peer Reviewed]
• Ammerman R, Putnam F, Stevens J, Holleb L, Hulsmann J, Morrow A, Geraghty S, & VanGinkel J, Poster Presenter. 2004. Breastfeeding in first time mothers in early prevention. to American Psychological Association. Honolulu, Hawaii. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Wang W, Fan L, Edwards M, Campo JV, Gardner W, Poster Presenter. 2008. Parental Attitudes towards Pediatric Antidepressant Use and Psychotherapy. Presented at Annual American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Chicago, IL. (October 28) [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Quittner A, Zuckerman J & Moore S, Poster Presenter. 1999. The relationship between parent and teacher rating of ADHD and a laboratory measure of inhibitory control. Presented at American Psychological Association Conference. Boston, MA. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Quittner A, Poster Presenter. 1997. Family adaptation to chronic stress: The mediating roles of social support and marital satisfaction. Presented at Society for Research in Child Development Conference. Washington DC. [Peer Reviewed]
• Stevens J, Presenter. 2003 - 2008. ADHD: Addressing Thirteen Key Questions. to Predoctoral Psychology Interns. Nationwide Children's Hospital.
• Stevens J, Presenter. 2008. Motivational Interviewing to Increase Patient Adherence to Medical Regimens. Presented at Grand Rounds. Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville & Nationwide Children's Hospital. Ohio.
• McPherson P, Scribano P, Stevens J, Poster Presenter. 2007. Barriers to successful psychotherapy completion in child sexual abuse. Presented at Annual Conference of the Pediatric Academy Society. Toronto. [Peer Reviewed]