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Michael McDonell | |
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| Born | |
| Education | Gonzaga University (BA) Washington State University (MS, PhD) |
| Occupation | Clinical Psychologist |
| Spouse | Naomi Chaytor PhD (married 2004–present) |
Michael McDonell is a Full Professor and a Clinical psychologist at Washington State University Spokane who is well known for his work on treating Substance Use Disorders and Severe Mental Illness. In addition McDonell is the director of the Promoting Research Initiatives in Substance Use and Mental Health (PRISM) Collaborative.[1]
Dr. McDonell has received multiple awards for his accomplishments in substance use and mental health research, as well as his work with indigenous communities.[1] He is also a longstanding member of the prestigious Washington State Academy of Sciences. [2]
Early Life
[edit]Michael McDonell was born in Denver, Colorado on February 23, 1976. He was the eldest of 3 children and he had 2 sisters. His father was a retired priest that assisted formerly convicted people by giving them jobs. His mother was a retired nun who had a passion for teaching. His parents played a large role in his passion for helping others by inspiring him with their own careers.
Education
[edit]McDonell got his Bachelor's Degree at Gonzaga University in Psychology and Sociology. He continued his education at Washington State University, Pullman where he received a Master of Science in Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. McDonell completed his predoctoral psychology internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He went on to complete his postdoctoral fellowship in Child Psychopathology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. [1]
Notable Contributions
[edit]Michael McDonell is one of the leading contributors toward the spread of Contingency Management which is the only effective treatment available for Stimulant Use Disorder.[3] McDonell has been cited in 3974 articles referencing his achievements. [4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Faculty & Staff Directory". Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Washington State Academy of Sciences - Member public profile". thewashingtonstateacademyofsciences.wildapricot.org. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ Cheng, Mira (2024-04-16). "Small gift cards can be a key tool to stop stimulant addiction, but stigma stands in the way". CNN. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Michael McDonell". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.