Melissa L. Bessaha, PhD, LMSW, MA
Associate Professor
Chair, Families, Youth, and Transition to Adulthood Specialization
EDUCATION
PhD, University of Maryland (Social Work)
MSW, New York University
MA, Stony Brook University
BS, Stony Brook University
AREAS OF INTEREST
Mental health and educational disparities among youth and young adults, Immigration and social determinants of mental health during the transition to adulthood, Influence of social relationships, Higher education equity, Social Work in higher education, Evaluating programs serving transition-age youth
