Eleanor R. Mackey, PhD
- Psychologist
- Director of Psychological Services, Child and Adolescent Weight-loss Surgery Program
- Associate Training Director, Psychology
Contact
- Eleanor R. Mackey, PhD
- emackey@childrensnational.org
Research Center Memberships
Research Interests
- Diabetes Behavioral Research
- Behavioral Medicine Research
- Social Determinants of Health
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- Fellowship Program, Clinical Psychology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., (2009)
- Internship Program, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., (2007)
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, (2002-2007)
- MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, (2002-2004)
- BA, Psychology, Haverford College, Haverford, PA, (1995-1999)
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Eleanor Mackey, PhD, is an associate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Health. She has an active research program in the areas of behavioral health in obesity and diabetes. She has expertise in child and adolescent weight management, eating and exercise behaviors, and self-management of type 1 diabetes. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her two daughters.
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Associate Professor of Pediatrics - George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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U01 from National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Co-Investigator and Site PI titled Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depression and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
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- Innovation District
Mindfulness-based interventions boost teens with Type 1 diabetes
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- Innovation District
Children’s National at ADA 84th Scientific Sessions
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- News
MedicineNet: Stress in parents linked to obesity in kids
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- Innovation District
Structural racism and childhood obesity epidemic in Black youth
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Northern Virginia Magazine: Is a less stressful holiday season possible for families?
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WJLA: Childhood obesity increasing during pandemic, could have lasting impacts
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Contact
- Eleanor R. Mackey, PhD
- emackey@childrensnational.org
Research Center Memberships
Research Interests
- Diabetes Behavioral Research
- Behavioral Medicine Research
- Social Determinants of Health