Melissa Rafferty
Contact
mar225@case.edu
Clinical Psychology
Mather Memorial
Other Information
Research Areas: Child Clinical Psychology
About
I am interested in depression and anxiety in children and adolescents with chronic illnesses. Specifically, I would like to explore the role that self-esteem plays in the development of depression in adolescents with physical abnormalities. I hope to develop preventive programs for children in hospitals at risk for developing anxiety or depression.