Education

• B.S. Psychology, Kutztown University, PA
• M.S. Psychology, Villanova University, PA
• FIU Clinical Science PhD Program, Mentor: Stacy Frazier

Research

Maya Boustani is a PhD student in the Clinical Science in child and adolescent psychology program at Florida International University, working with Dr. Stacy Frazier. Maya is interested in the prevention of adolescent risky behaviors including substance abuse, juvenile justice, STDs and pregnancy prevention through community-based research. Maya is actively collaborating with her community partner to enhance adolescents’ outcomes.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed publications

Becker, K. D., Boustani, M. M., Gellatly, R., Shipper, A., & Chorpita, B. F. (submitted). Evidence base review: 40 years of research on interventions to enhance engagement in child and adolescent mental health services. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., & Lesperance N. (2017) Sexual health prevention programming for youth in or at-risk for foster care: Improving knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Child and Youth Services Review. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.01.013

Maríñez-Lora, A. M., Boustani, M. M., Del Busto, C., & Leone, C. (2016). A framework for translating an evidence-based intervention from English to Spanish. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986315612769

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., Becker, K., Bechor, M., Dinizulu, S. M., Hedemann, E. R et al. (2015). Common elements of adolescent prevention programming: Minimizing burden while maximizing the reach. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 42(2), 209-219. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10488-014-0541-9

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., Hartley, C., Meinzer, M., & Hedemann, E. (2015). Perceived benefits and proposed solutions for teen pregnancy: Qualitative interviews with youth care workers. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 85(1), 80-92. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ort0000040

Dakof, G.A., Henderson, C.S., Rowe, C. L, Boustani, M. M., Greenbaum, P., Wang, W., Hawes, S., Linares, C., & Liddle, H. A. (2015). A Randomized Clinical Trial of Family Therapy in Juvenile Drug Court. Journal of Family Psychology. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/fam0000053

Frazier, S. L., Dinizulu, S. M., Rusch, D., Boustani, M. M., Mehta, T. G., & Reitz, K. (2014). Building resilience after school for early adolescents in urban poverty: Open trial of Leaders @ Play. Administration and Policy in Mental Health. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10488-014-0608-7

Dinizulu, M. D., Grant, K. E., Bryant, F. B., Boustani, M. M., Tyler, D. & McIntosh, J. M. (2013). Parent-child attachment and nondisclosure as mediators of the effects of exposure to community violence on psychological distress. American Journal of Community Psychology, 43(1), 41-61.doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566-013-9224-z

Dakof, G. A., Cohen, J. B., Henderson, C. E., Duarte, E., Boustani, M. M., & Blackburn, A., et al. (2010). A randomized pilot study of the engaging moms program for family drug court. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 38, 263-274. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2010.01.002

Book Chapters

Henderson, C. E., Boustani, M. M., & Magyar, M. (2017). Families and the juvenile justice system. APA Handbook of Contemporary Family Psychology

Boustani, M. M., Henderson, C. E., & Liddle, H. A. (2016). Family-based treatments for adolescent substance abuse: How scientific advances yield new developmental challenges. In A. A. Brown & R. A. Zucker (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Adolescent Substance Abuse. http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199735662.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199735662-e-032

Boustani, M. M. & Henderson, C. E. (2016). Conduct Disorders: Social Factors. In A. E. Wenzel (Ed) Sage Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology. New York: Sage Publications.

Boustani, M. M. (2016). A biography of Howard Liddle. In. J. Lebow, A. Chamber, & D. Breunlin (Eds) Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy.

Consumer Publications

Frazier, S. L. & Boustani, M. M. (2014). Catch your kiddos being good! Kiddos Magazine, 2(2), 16-17. http://kiddosmagazine.com/catch-your-kiddos-being-good/

Frazier, S. L. & Boustani, M. M. (2014). Give your kiddos space to explore! Kiddos Magazine, 2(5),16-17. http://kiddosmagazine.com/give-your-kiddos-space-to-explore/

PRESENTATIONS

Peer-reviewed conference papers and symposium

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., & L’esperane (2015, November). SiHLE-YFC: Comprehensive reproductive health programming for youth at-risk for foster care in an emergency shelter. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Symposium entitled: “Community-Research Partnerships to Advance the Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence Based Practices for Youth Mental Health”. (Chair: Lauren Brookman-Frazee). Chicago, IL

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., & Lesperance, N. (2015, April). Sexual Health Programming for youth at-risk for foster care in emergency shelter. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Urban Affairs Association. Symposium entitled: Intersections of Housing and Health. (Moderator: Christine George). Miami, FL.

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., Hartlery, C. M., & Meinzer, M. C. (2014, November). Adaptation and implementation of an evidence-based sexual health program for adolescents involved in child welfare. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Symposium entitled: Beyond Psychology: Expanding the Reach of the Treatment Evidence for Youth. (Chair: Kimberly Hoagwood). Philadelphia, PA.

Dakof, G., Henderson, C., Rowe, C., Boustani, M. M., Greenbaum, P., Wang, W., Linares, C., Hawes, S., & Liddle, H. (2012, April). Changing adolescent substance use and criminal activity in juvenile drug court: Improving outcomes through family-based treatment. Paper presented at the annual Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness. Washington, DC.

Peer-reviewed conference posters

Krauss, S., & Boustani, M. M. (2014, May). The Structure and Meaning of Values in Lebanon and the USA. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA.

Boustani, M. M., Frazier, S. L., Becker, K., Bechor, M., Dinizulu, S. M., Hedemann, E. R et al. (2012, October). Common elements of adolescent prevention programming: Minimizing the burden while maximizing the reach. Presented at The National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Lawrence, KS.

Krauss, S., & Boustani, M. M. (2008, May). Value Association with Big 5 Personality Traits in Lebanon and the United States. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Chicago, IL

University presentations

Boustani, M. M. (May 2014). Perceived benefits of teen pregnancy. Perspectives from youth care workers. Paper presented at the annual Southeast Cross-University Mentoring Conference. Miami, FL.

Boustani, M. M. (2012, June). Common elements of effective prevention for youth 12-18. Presented at American University of Beirut. Beirut, Lebanon.

Boustani, M. M. (2012, June). Basics of Motivational Interviewing. Presented at American University of Beirut. Beirut, Lebanon.