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Marion A. Becker Curriculum Vitae

University of South Florida College of Community and Behavioral Sciences Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 1419 Tampa, Florida 33612­3807

Education

University of Wisconsin­Madison § PhD, School of Social Work, 1992

University of Illinois § MA, Gerontology, 1985

Yale New Haven Nursing School § RN, Yale New Haven Nursing School, 1962

Awards & Honors

§ Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Commitment to Gerontology, 1985 § Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Mu Chapter, Yale University, 1991 § National Alliance for Mentally Ill Award for Mental Health Research, 1997 § Co­chair, Mental Health Section, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 1994–1998 § Co­founder, Co­chair, Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging, 1998–2003 § Sigma Phi Omega, National Gerontology Honor Society, 1985 § USF Women’s Leadership Award 2008 § Awarded $2,500 in stipend by Center for 21 st Century Teaching Excellence in 2009.

Faculty Appointments

§ Professor, (Tenured) Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities, 2008‐Present. § BCS Governance Council 2010‐present § Professor, (Tenured) Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida

Mental Health Institute (FMHI), University of South Florida, 2003–2008.

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§ Joint Faculty Appointments as Professor in USF College of Public Health, & Schools of Nursing, Aging Studies and Social Work

§ FMHI Tenure and Promotion Committee 2007‐2010. § USF Council on Technologies for Instruction and Research 2007‐2010 § BCS Curriculum Committee 2009‐present § FMHI Curriculum Committee Member 2003‐Present. § FMHI Faculty Council Member 2008‐Present. § Co‐Chair USF Women’s Status Committee 2005‐2006 Member 2007‐2010. § Consulting Faculty in the Department of Women’s Studies 2004‐2008. § Founding Board of Advisors for the Department of Women’s Studies 2004‐2008. § USF Faculty Senate, Member, 2000‐2003; Vice President, 2001‐2002. § Faculty Representative, USF Leadership Council, 2002‐2003. § Founder and Past Co‐Chair, Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging 1998‐2003. § USF Board of Trustees Workgroup on Community Engagement, 2002‐2005. § Founding and Advisory Board Member, International Trauma Center, Yale University 1986‐1997 § Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin­Madison, 1992­1998

Grants Awarded

§ Co­Investigator, Evaluation and Integration of an automatic Fall Prediction System (12/01/09­6/30/11), AHRQ, $299,452.

§ Principal Investigator, Prevalence and Risk Factors for Potentially Avoidable Hospitalization of Medicaid Enrolled Assisted Living Residents (7/01/09­6/30/10), AHCA, $113,169).

§ Co­Investigator, Study of the effects of Risperdal RLAI and oral second generation antipsychotics on recidivism of individuals with a SMI that became engaged with the criminal justice system. (09/08­/07/09), Ortho­McNeil Janssen Inc., $291,520.

§ Principal Investigator, Prevalence and Risk Factors for Potentially Avoidable Hospitalization of Medicaid Enrolled Nursing Home Residents (7/01/08­6/30/09), AHCA, $113,317.

§ Principal Investigator, Study of Younger Nursing Home Residents (7/01/07­6/30/08), AHCA, $80,129.

§ Co­Investigator, Health Care Resource Utilization Among Individuals Receiving Different Antipsychotic Medications (12/06/06­12/06/07), Bristol­Myers Squibb Company, $300,000.

§ Co­Investigator, The Cost of Criminal Justice Clients with MI (10/01/07­11/31/10), Ortho­ McNeil Janssen, Inc., Phase I ­ $292,521, Phase II ­ $560,261.

§ Co­Investigator, The Impact of Prior Authorization of Consta on Patient Outcomes and Costs to the Health Care System (8/01/07­12/31/08), Ortho­McNeil Janssen Inc., $200,000.

§ Principal Investigator, Involuntary Psychiatric Examination and Psychiatric Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents (7/01/06­6/30/07), AHCA, $80,129.

§ Principal Investigator, Conformity with “Best Practice” Guidelines for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Among Medicaid Beneficiaries: Impact on Client Outcomes and Costs (7/01/06­6/30/07), AHCA, $81,770.

§ Principal Investigator, Study of Younger Medicaid Enrolled Nursing Home Residents with Mental Illness

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§ Principal Investigator, A Retrospective Analysis of Public Payer Health Care Patterns Associated with Duloxetine and Comparator Medications for Treating Depression and Diabetic Neuropathic Pain (7/01/05­12/31/07), Elli Lilly & Company, $274,623.

§ Principal Investigator, The Relative Value of Consistent Atypical Antipsychotic Medication Use for Patients with Schizophrenia (7/1/04­10/04/05), Eli Lilly, $109,888.

§ Principal Investigator, “Societal Value of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications.” (10/1/03­ 12/31/06), AstraZeneca, $130,416.

§ SMI in Nursing Homes, Funded by AHCA. Principal Investigator: M. Becker (2005), AHCA, $37,000.

§ Principal Investigator, Disparities Study on Pharmacy Practices (2005­2006), AHCA, $50,535.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, Alzheimer Waiver Evaluation. Principal Investigator: D. Chiriboga (2005­2006), AHCA, $150,000.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, “Women, ADM Disorders & Violence Phase II,” Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (10/1/00­9/31/06), $2,249,373.

§ Principal Investigator, “Evaluation of Innovative Web­Based Training for Community Mental Health Case Managers,” University Community Initiative Faculty Grant Program (6/1/01­5/31/02), $20,000.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, “Understanding the Parenting Support Needs of Maltreating Parents and Their Children,” Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (10/1/00­ 6/1/01), $20,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “Partnering with the Community to Provide Accessible Case Management,” University Community Initiative Faculty Grant Program (5/15/00­5/15/01), $5,000.

§ Co­Principal Investigator. “Effects of a Women’s­Only Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Women’s Psychosocial and Physical Functioning: A Pilot Study,” University Community Initiative Faculty Grant Program (5/15/00–5/15/01), $15,000.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, “Women and Violence Study” ­ Phase I, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (9/30/98­9/30/00), $1,050,376.

§ Co­Investigator, “Pulmonary Benefits of Cystic Fibrosis Neonatal Screening,” National Institute of Health (4/01/98­3/31/00), $1,406,982.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, “Survey of Attitudes about Mental Health Service in Older Adults,” Florida Mental Health Institute (1998), $5,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “Adverse Outcomes of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly,” Janssen Research Foundation (1998), $88,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “Quality of Life in Mental Health,” Faculty Research Support, University of Wisconsin, Department of Psychiatry (8/96­12/97), $10,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “A Study of Mental Health Service Needs, Receipt, and Outcomes for OSS Clients Residing in Florida Assisted Living Facilities,” Florida Department of Children and Families (1997), $2,500.

§ Producer, Educational Video “Depression and the Nutritional Health of Older Adults,” Ross Laboratory (1996), $23,593.70.

§ Principal Investigator, “Multivariate Analysis of Risperdol Outcomes,” Janssen Research Foundation (1996), $45,523.

§ Co­Investigator, “Center for Severely Mentally Ill,” NIMH (1995­1996), $499,872. § Principal Investigator, “Retrospective Economic Analysis of Risperdol,” Janssen

Research Foundation (1995), $70,000. § Producer, Educational Video “Medication and Your Nutritional Health,” Ross Laboratory

(1995­1996), $12,000.

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§ Co­Investigator, “An Assessment of Information and Support Needs of Parents of Preterm Infants,” The Perinatal Foundation (1995­1996), $9,836.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, "Psychosocial Support via Computer in Young Women with Breast Cancer," National Institute of Health: 42VSC 241 42 CFR52 (1994­1998), $1,356,307.

§ Co­Investigator, "Demonstrating Computer Support Impact on AIDS Patients," Agency for Health Care Policy Research (AHCPR): 1RO1HS0896­01 (1994­1997), $1,443,764.

§ Co­Principal Investigator, “Nutrition Risk Assessment and Education for At­Risk Elderly in Wisconsin,” Cross Divisional Grant, University of Wisconsin­Madison (1994), $20,997.

§ Co­Investigator, "Building Health Systems for People with Chronic Illness," Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Planning Grant (1993), $50,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “Project Elder Find, Phase II,” Illinois Department of Public Aid (1986­1987), $94,000.

§ Principal Investigator, “Project Elder Find, Phase I,” Illinois Department of Public Aid (1985­1986), $86,000.

Publications­ Peer Reviewed

• Becker, M., DiGennaro, J., Martinez­Tyson, D., & Ochshorn, E. (under review) Do Latino and non­Latino white Medicaid­enrolled adults differ in utilization of evidence­ based treatment for major depressive disorder? Journal of Community Mental Health (submitted 01­ 14­10)

• Becker, M., Constantine, B., Andel, R., & Boaz (in press) Gender differences and risk of arrest among offenders with serious mental illness Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research DOI: 10. 1007/s11414­010­921217­8

• Robst, J., Constantine, R., Boaz, T., Andel, R., Teague, G., Becker, M. & Howe, A. (in press). Short­term impact of preferred drug list changes on health care utilization and Medicaid costs: The case of injectable Risperidone long­acting therapy. Psychiatric Services

• Boaz, T., Constantine, R., Robst, J., Becker, M. Howe, M. (in press) Risperidone long acting treatment (RLAT) prescribing patterns and their impact on early discontinuation of treatment in a large Medicaid population. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry,

• Levin, B. & Becker, M. Eds. (2010). A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health: Springer, New York.

• Becker, M., Levin, B., & Hansen, A. (2010). Public Health and Women’s Mental Health In B. Levin & M. Becker (Eds.), A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health: Springer New York

• Debate, R., Blunt, H., & Becker, M. (2010).Eating Disorders. In B. Levin & M. Becker (Eds.) A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health: Springer New York

• Jang, Y., Chiriboga, D.A. & Becker, M. (2010). Racial/Ethnic Disparities. In: Levin, B.L. & Becker, M. A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health. New York: Springer.

• Constantine, R., Petrila, J., Andel, R., Becker, M., Teague, G., Boaz, T., Robst, J., (in press) Identifying the characteristics and experiences of subpopulations of adults with a serious mental illness who were involved in the criminal justice system of an urban county in Florida. Psychiatric Services

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• Becker, M., Boaz, T., Andel, R., Gum, A., & Papadopoulos, A., (2009) Predictors of preventable nursing home hospitalizations: the role of mental disorders and dementia. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.(early view on line)

• Becker, M., Brown, L., Ochschorn, E. & Diamond, R. (2009). Risk for suicide among Medicaid beneficiaries. Suicide and Life Threatening Behaviors. 39(2), 172­181.

• Becker, M., Andel, R., Boaz, T. & Howell, T. (2009). The association of individual and facility characteristics with psychiatric hospitalization among nursing home residents. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 24(3), 261­168.

• Molinari, V., Merritt, S., Mills, W., Chiriboga, D.A., Conboy, A. Hyer, K. & Becker, M. (2008) Serious mental illness in Florida nursing homes: need for training. Geriatrics and Higher Education, 29(1), 66­83.

• Rice, C. & Becker, M. (2008). Race/ethnicity and psychotropic medication prescribing patterns for youth: the 20th annual research and training center conference proceedings. A system of care for children’s mental health: Celebrating 20 years of research. Eds. Newman, Kutash & Freidman. Tampa, Florida, February 2008.

• Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2007). Predictors of successful permanency planning and length of stay in foster care: the role of race, diagnosis and place of residence. Children and Youth Services Review, 29(8), 1102­1113.

• Becker, M., Young, M.S., Ochshorn, E. & Diamond, R.J. (2007). The effect of antipsychotic medication adherence on treatment outcomes and costs for Florida Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia. Administration Policy Mental Health & Mental Health Services Research, 34(3) 108­116.

• Becker, M. & Ochshorn, E. (2007). Aging and Quality of Life. The Encyclopedia of Aging and Health. Kyriakos S. Markides, Ed. Sage Publications 488­497.

• Becker, M., Andel, R., & Rohrer, L. & Banks, S. (2006). The Effect of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Risk of Nursing Home Placement among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Dementia. Journal of Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. 20(3), 147­152.

• Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (2006). Quality of Life Measurement in Persons with Schizophrenia: Are we Measuring what’s Important? In H. Katschnig & H. Freeman (Eds.), Quality of Life in Mental Disorders (2nd Ed.). Chichester, England. Wiley,111­ 121.

• Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2006). Behavior Health Service Use and Cost of Care for Parents and Children in Foster Care. Child Welfare, 85(3), 633­647.

• Becker, M., Noether, C.D., Larson, M.J., Gatz, M., Brown, V., Heckman, J. & Giard, J. (2005). Characteristics of women engaged in treatment for trauma and co­occurring disorders: Findings from a national multi­site study. Journal of Community Psychology, 33(4), 429­443.

• Becker, M. & Gatz, M. (2005). Introduction to the impact of co­occurring disorders and violence on women: Findings from the SAMHSA women, co­occurring disorders and violence study. Journal of Behavioral Health Services Research, 32(2), 111­112. [Special Issue: Women with trauma histories and co­occurring substance abuse and mental disorders].

• Rinehart, D., Becker, M., Buckley, P., Dailey, K., Reichardt, C.S, Graeber, C., VanDeMark, N. & Brown, E. (2005). The relationship between mother’s child abuse potential and current mental health symptoms: Implications for screening and referral. Journal of Health Services Research, 32(2), 155­166.

• Clark, C., Becker, M., Giard, J., Mazelis, R., Savage, A., Vogel, W., Pathak, S. & Clay, S. (2005). The role of coercion in the treatment of women with co­occurring disorders and histories of abuse. Journal of Health Services Research, 32(2),167­181.

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• Larson, M.J., Miller, L., Becker, M., Richardson, E., Krammer, N., Thom. J., Gampbel, J. & Savage, A. (2005). Physical health burdens of women with trauma histories and co­ occurring substance abuse and mental disorders. Journal of Health Services Research. 32(2), 128­140.

• Clark,C., Giard, J. Fleisher­Bond, M. Becker, M., Cox, A. (2005). Creating Alcohol and Other Drug, Trauma and Mental Health Services for Women in Rural Florida: The Triad Women’s Project. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 22(3/4), 41­61.

• Becker, M., Giard, J. & Chen, R. (2004). Study of women with co­occurring disorders and lifetime histories of interpersonal trauma (June). Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­23.

• Osman, H. & Becker, M. (2004). Complexity of decision­making in a nursing home: Impact of advance directives on end­of­life care. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 42(1), 27­40.

• Clark, C., Giard, J., Fleisher­Bond, M., Slavin, S., Becker, M. & Cox, A. (2004). Creating alcohol and other drug, trauma and mental health services for women in rural Florida: Triad Women’s Project. In B Veysey & Clark (Eds.). Responding to physical and sexual abuse in women with alcohol and other drug and mental disorders: Program building [Special Issue]. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 22 (3/4), 41­61.

• Robb, C., Haley, W.E., Becker, M.A., Polivka, L.A. & Chwa, H.J. (2003). Attitudes toward mental health care in younger and older adults: Similarities and differences. Aging and Mental Health, 7(2), 142­152.

• Becker, M. (2003). The mentally ill chemical abuser. Advance for Nurses, 4(14), 13­26. • Becker, M., Schonfeld, l. & Stiles, P. (2002). Assisted living: The new frontier for mental

health care? Generations, 26(1), 72­77. • Becker, M., Martin, L., Wajeeh, E., Ward, J. & Shern, D. (2002). Students with mental

illness in a university setting: Faculty and student attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 25(4), 359­367.

• Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Schonfeld, L. (2002). Mental health service utilization and cost of care in assisted living facilities: Implications for public policy. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 29(1), 91­98.

• Hanjian, J.M., Dupree, L.W. & Becker, M.A. (2001). Establishing an aging and mental health coalition: A case study. The Gerontologist, 41(Sp. 1ss: Oct), 381­381.

• Brazy, J., Anderson, B., Becker, P. & Becker, M. (2001). How parents of premature infants gather information and obtain support. Neonatal Network, 20(2), 41­48.

• Hanjian, J.M., Dupree L.W., Becker, M. (2001). Establishing an aging and mental health coalition: A case study. The Gerontologist, 41, 481­381.

• Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (2000). Wisconsin Quality of Life Index (W­QLI). In A. J. Rush, et al., (Eds.) Handbook of Psychiatric Measures (pp.141­142). Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association.

• Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Schonfeld, L. (2000). Mental health service needs and cost of care for adults in Florida’s assisted living facilities. Aging Research & Policy Report, (9), 31­36.

• Becker, M. (2000). Improving quality of life for survivors of violence. Triad Newsletter, 6(1).

• Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1999). La qualità di vita in psichiatria: Definizione, misurazione, e implicazioni cliniche. Il Pensier Scientifico Editore (pp.119­148). Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons.

• Diamond, R. & Becker, M. (1999). The Wisconsin Quality of Life Index: A multidimensional model for measuring quality of life. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (Suppl. 3), 29­31.

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• Becker, M. (1998). A U.S. experience: Consumer responsive quality of life measurement. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health (Suppl. 3), 41­52.

• Vailas, L.I., Nitzke, S.A. & Becker, M. (1998). Risk indicators for malnutrition are associated inversely with quality of life for participants in meal programs for older adults. Journal of American Dietetics Association. 98(5), 548­553.

• Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1997). New developments for quality of life measurement in schizophrenia. In H. Katschnig, H. Freeman, & N. Sartorius (Eds.) Quality of life in mental disorders (119­148). Chichester, England. Wiley.

• Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1997). Quality of life measurement in mental health: What does the data tell us? Quality of Life Research. 6(4) 7­8.

• Sainfort, F., Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1996) Judgments of quality of life of individuals with severe mental disorders: Client self­report versus provider perspectives. American Journal of Psychiatry, 153(4), 497­502.

• Becker, M. & Nitzke, S. (1995). Medications and your nutritional health [Videotape and teaching materials]. University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Ross Division of Abbott Laboratories.

• Becker, M. (1995). Quality of life instruments for severe chronic mental illness: Implications for pharmacotherapy. PharmacoEconomics (7)3, 229–237.

• Becker, M., Diamond, R. & Sainfort, F. (1993). A new client focused index for measuring quality of life in persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Quality of life Research, 2(4), 239­251.

• Lipowski, E. & Becker, M. (1993). Presentation of drug prescribing guidelines and physician response. Hospital Pharmacy Debates, 1(1), 6­8.

• Ashford, J., Kumar, V., Becker, M., Bice, J., Ryan, N. & Vicar, S. (1992). Assessing Alzheimer severity with a global clinical scale. International Psychogeriatrics, 4(1), 55­ 74.

• Lachs, M.S., Becker, M., Siegal, A.P., Miller, R.L. & Tenetti, M.E. (1992). Delusions and behavioral disturbances in cognitively impaired elderly persons. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 40(8), 768­773.

• Lipowski, E. & Becker, M. (1992). Presentation of drug prescribing guidelines and physician response. Quality Review Bulletin, 18(12), 461­470.

• Bowers, B. & Becker, M. (1992). Nurse aids in nursing homes: The relationship between organization and quality. The Gerontologist, 32(3), 360­366.

• Greenberg, J.S. & Becker, M. (1988). Aging parents as family resources. The Gerontologist, 28(6), 786­791.

• Becker, M.A. (1987). The Elder Find System of nursing home resident assessment and care planning: A “how­to” manual. Bureau of Demonstrations and Evaluations, Illinois Department of Public Aid, 1­20.

• Becker, M. (1978). Mental Health Services. Washington Group Health Association, 259­ 263.

Publications­ Other

• Becker, M., Andel, R.,Boaz, T. Gum, A., Popadopoulos, A. (2009). Prevalence and risk factors for avoidable hospitalization of Medicaid enrolled nursing home residents: Final

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report, Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­26.

• Becker, M, Boaz, T, Papadopoulos, A., Andel, R. (2008). A study of younger Medicaid enrolled nursing home residents with mental illness. Tampa, FL, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Andel, R. & Boaz, T. (2007). Involuntary psychiatric examination and psychiatric hospitalization of Medicaid enrolled nursing home residents. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­26.

• Becker, M., Boaz. T, Sasser, A. Gum, A. & Patel, T. (2007). Adherence to APA Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of major depressive disorder among Medicaid beneficiaries: Impact on Client outcomes and costs. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­27.

• Becker, M., Young, M.S. & Diamond, R.J. (2007). The effect on employment outcomes of second vs. first generation antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia. Research Brief. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­4.

• Becker, M., Jang, Y. & Kane, M. (2006). Evaluation of Florida Medicaid Behavioral Pharmacy Practice by Racial/Ethnic Minorities across the Lifespan. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­28.

• Chiriboga, D., Becker, M., Brown, L. & et al. (2005). Evaluation of Alzheimer’s Beneficiaries Prior to the Initiation of the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Medicaid Waiver Program, Policy Brief # 32. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Andel, R. & Rohrer, L. (2005). Cost Benefit Evaluation of Cognate Drugs Prescribed for Medicaid Beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Other Dementias, Policy Brief # 26. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Brown, L., Haynes, D. & Roggenbaum, S. (2005). Suicide Risk in the Florida Medicaid Population, Policy Brief #25 (October). Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2005). Predictors of Successful Placement Outcomes in Florida’s Foster Care System. Policy Brief #21 (April). Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M. & Mehra, S. (2005). Serious mental illness in Florida nursing homes: A study of resident, facility, cost and quality of care characteristics. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­28.

• Becker, M., Andel, R. & Rohrer, L. (2005). Cost benefit evaluation of cognate drugs prescribed for Medicaid beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­42.

• Anderson, S., Becker, M., Brown & et al. (2005). Florida Alzheimer’s disease Medicaid waiver program: An evaluation of Alzheimer’s beneficiaries prior to program initiation. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­84.

• Becker M. & Kane, M. (2005). Pharmacy Sub­study of the Alzheimer Disease Waiver Evaluation. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­34.

• Becker, M., Brown, L., Haynes, D. & Roggenbaum, S. (2005). Suicide in the Florida Medicaid Population. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­28.

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• Jordan, N., Becker, M., Santana, C., Lemrow, N., Young, S.M & Shern, D. (2005). Final Report: The relative value of consistent antipsychotic medication use for persons with schizophrenia. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­51.

• Becker, M., Lemrow, N., Santana, C., Lipien­Rohrer, L. & Langlois, J.K. (2005). The Societal Value of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­34.

• Becker, M.A., Santana, C., Lemrow, N., Young, M.S. & Shern, D.L. (2004). The relative value of consistent antipsychotic medication use for persons with schizophrenia: Technical report submitted to Eli Lilly and Company. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute.

• Stiles, P., Becker, M., Schonfeld, L. & Dupree, L. (2004). Medicaid/Medicare Studies: Year 4 Report (June). Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

• Becker, M. & Lemrow, N. (2004). Behavioral health care services associated with switching atypical antipsychotic medication for persons with SMI. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. 1­76.

• Becker, M. & Chen, R. (2004). Medicaid service use and costs of care for children with mental health disorders, Data Brief #4 (April). Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M. & Larsen, R. (2004).The impact of Baker Act examinations on service use and cost of care for children in the Florida foster care system, Data Brief #5. (February). Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Jordan, N.J. & Larsen, R. (2004). Predictors of Successful Permanency Planning in Florida’s Child Welfare System. The 17th Annual Research and Training Center Conference Proceedings. Eds. Newman, Kutash & Freidman. Tampa, Florida.

• Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2004). Predictors of successful permanency planning and length of stay in Florida’s Foster Care System. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 1­23.

• Becker, M. (2003). Co­occurring disorder among older adults. In H. Hills (Ed.), Co­ occurring Disorders: A training series for counselors. Web­based curriculum http://cmhwbt.fmhi.usf.edu/enroll_form.cfm.

• Becker, M. (2003). The mentally ill chemical abuser. Advance for Nurses 4(14): 13­16. • Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2003). Predictors of Parent­child reunification and

behavioral health services use and cost for children in foster care. Proceedings RTC Annual Meeting.

• Stiles, P.G., Becker, M.A., Larsen, R., Schonfeld, L., Chen, R. & Dupree, L. (2003). Medicaid/Medicare studies: Year 3 report. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M., Larsen, R. & Jordan, N., (2002). Predictors of parent–child reunification and behavioral health services and cost for children in foster care. Tampa, Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M. (2002). Integrating trauma into mental health services: Creating partnerships between state, local, and advocacy coalitions. Conference Proceedings, Volume for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s Third National Conference on Women.

• Stiles, P.G., Larsen, R., Dailey, K.A., Schonfeld, L., Dupree, L. & Becker, M. (2002). Medicaid/Medicare Studies: Year 2 Report. Tampa, Florida, Department of Mental

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Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

• Becker, M. (2003). Co­occurring disorder among older adults. In H. Hills (Ed.), Co­ occurring Disorders: A training series for counselors. Web­based curriculum http://cmhwbt.fmhi.usf.edu/enroll_form.cfm.

• Kuehnle, K., Becker, M. & Lynn, N.B. (2002). Understanding the parenting support needs of maltreating parents and their children. Final Report to the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, Florida.

• Kuehnle, K. & Becker, M. (2001). Handbook for Triad Mothers. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Clark, C., Giard, J. & Kruse, K. (2001). Triad Women’s Project Research Assistant Manual. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M. & Kuehnle, K. (2001). Analysis of the Parenting Support Needs of Maltreating Parents and Children. Quarterly Report to the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, Florida.

• Kuehnle, K. & Becker, M. (2001). Staff Handbook for Addressing Parenting Needs. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M. (2000). Workbook for Successful Parenting. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Brown, J., Mixon, J., Munson, B. & Wren, S. (2000). Clinical Enhancement Project: Final Report. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Brown, J., Mixon, J., Munson, B. & Wren, S. (2000). Clinical Enhancement Project: Preliminary Progress Report. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Mixon, J., Brown, J., Wren, S. & Munson, B. (2000). Dual Diagnosis Project Recovery: Group leader’s manual. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Mixon, J., Brown, J., Wren, S. & Munson, B. (2000). Dual Diagnosis Project Recovery: Member Handbook. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Mixon, J., Brown, J., Wren, S. & Munson, B. (2000). Dual Diagnosis Project Recovery: Staff Handbook. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M.A., Clark, C., Bluebird, G., Williams, J. & Lucas, L. (2000). Triad women and violence case study report. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Kruse, S.J., Becker, M., Clark, C. & Giard, J. (2000, August). Technical report #1: Information from interviews with key informants from major mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence providers in Florida’s DCF District 14. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

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• Cairl, R., Schonfeld, L., Becker, M. & Oakley, M. (1999). The Florida assisted living facility quality of life and care (QLAC) assessment system project. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Aging and Mental Health.

• Teague, G.B., Dow, M.G., Becker, M.A., Speer, D.C. & Thornton, D. (1999). Performance indicators for older adults in Florida: Recommendations for development. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Bigelow, W. & Collins, T. (1998). Associations of adverse events in cognitively impaired older adults. Titusville, New Jersey, Janssen Research Foundation.

• Becker, M., Fearday, F., Brown, J. & Mixon, J. (1998). Dual Diagnosis Project Recovery: Progress Report. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Community Mental Health.

• Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Schonfeld, L. (1997). A study of mental health service needs, receipt, and outcomes for OSS clients residing in Florida assisted living facilities. Tampa, Florida, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Department of Aging and Mental Health.

• Becker, M. & Nitzke, S. (1996). Depression and nutritional health of older adults [Videotape and teaching materials]. University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Ross Division of Abbott Laboratories.

• Becker, M., Bigelow, W. & Collins, T. (1996). Effects of Risperidone treatment on health­ care utilization and treatment costs in the Wisconsin Medicaid population. Titusville, New Jersey, Janssen Research Foundation.

• Becker, M., Bigelow, W. & Collins, T. (1995). Pharmacoeconomic evaluation of Risperidone treatment for Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin. Titusville, New Jersey, Janssen Research Foundation.

• Becker, M., Diamond, R. & Sainfort, F. (1994). Factors affecting quality of life among persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Mental Illness Research Paper Series, 33. Madison, WI: Mental Health Research Center.

• Sainfort, F., Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1994). Judgments of quality of life of individuals with severe mental disorders: Client self­reports versus provider perspectives. Mental Health Research Paper Series, 36. Madison, Wisconsin, Mental Health Research Center.

• Becker, M., Diamond, R. & Sainfort, F. (1993). A new client focused index for measuring quality of life in persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Mental Illness Research Paper Series, 34. Madison, WI: Mental Health Research Center.

• Becker, M. (1992). A study of the effectiveness of publicly funded case management services for persons with severe mental illness. Dissertation Abstracts International: Ann Arbor, Michigan.

• Becker, M.A. & Ferrara, B.E. (1987). Project Elder Find: Multidomain assessment in long term care, final report of phase II. Illinois Department of Public Aid, 1987 Long Term Care Research and Demonstration Projects Final Reports.

• Becker, M. & Ferrara, B.E. (1987). Project Elder Find: Final report phase II. Illinois Department of Public Aid (1987), Long Term Care Research and Demonstration Final Reports, 1­94.

• Becker, M. (1986). Project Elder Find how­to manuals: Family support; Pharmacy review; Patient assessment; Care planning. Springfield: Illinois Department of Public Aid.

• Becker, M. (1986). Josephine Oblinger Memoir. Springfield: University of Illinois Oral History Office.

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• Becker, M. & Ferrara, B.E. (1986). Project Elder Find: Final report of phase I. Illinois Department of Public Aid (1986), Long Term Care Research and Demonstration Final Reports, 1­69.

• Becker, M. & Schiff, R. (1979). Multimodality evaluation of psychiatric clients in an HMO: Management and policies in HMO development. Washington Group Health Association, 258­262.

Under Review & in Preparation

§ Constantine, R. Andel, R., Petrila, J., Teague, G., Becker, M. & Howe, A. (Under Review) Identifying priorities for specialized forensic mental health services among a group of individuals with serious mental illness who became Involved in the criminal justice system of a large urban county. Psychiatric Services

§ Becker, M., Martinez­Tyson., D., DiGennaro, J. & Oschorn, E. (Under Review) Do Latino and Non­Latino White Medicaid­enrolled adults differ in utilization of evidence­ based treatment for major depressive disorder? Journal of Community Mental Health.

§ Becker, M., Andel, R., Boaz, T., & DiGennaro, J. (in preparation) The association of individual and facility characteristics with emergency commitment among nursing home residents. Aging and Mental Health

§ Becker, M., Boaz. T, Papadopoulos, A., & Gum, A. (in preparation). Adherence to Evidence­Based Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Among Medicaid­Enrolled Adults

Presentations § Becker, M., Boaz, T., Andel, R (2011).Improving Quality of Life and Care at the End of

Life. Paper to be presented at the Society for Social Work and Research, Fifteenth Annual Conference, Tampa Florida January 12­16, 2011.

§ Osman, H & Becker, M., (2011). Advance Directives and Quality of Care at the End of Life: Implications for Social Work. Paper to be presented at the Society for Social Work and Research, Fifteenth Annual Conference, Tampa Florida January 12­16, 2011

§ Becker, M., Boaz, T., Hyer,K. Brown, L. (2010). Intended and unintended consequences of Medicaid Bed­Hold Policy on Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents. Poster to be presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting and Conference, June 27­29, 2010 Boston, MA.

§ Richard Van Dorn, Ph.D. Ross Andel, Ph.D. Timothy Boaz, Ph.D. Marion Becker, Ph.D. Rebecca Larsen, MSPH, Kristen Chandler, MSW, MPH, Andrew Howe, PharmD (2010). Outcomes of Second Generation Atypical Antipsychotics ,First Generation Antipsychotics and Routine Outpatient Behavioral Health Services in Preventing Arrests in Persons with Severe Mental Illness. Poster to be presented at ISPOR 15th Annual International Meeting May 18, 2010 Atlanta, GA, USA.

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§ Becker, M., DiGennaro, J. Martinez Tyson (2010), Implementation of Evidence­Based Care for Major Depressive Disorder: Do Latino and non­Latino Whites Differ? Poster to be presented at the Quality and Behavioral Health Care Conference April 12, 2010. Clearwater, Florida.

§ Becker M., Boaz, T & Andel, R. Association Between SMI and / or Dementia and Type of ACS Condition Resulting in Preventable Hospitalization Among Nursing Home Residents. (2010) Poster to be presented at the AAGP Annual Meeting March 7, 2010 Savannah, GA

§ DiGennaro, J. & Becker, M. (2010) Barriers to Implementation of Evidence Based Practice for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: Research Lessons Learned. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the AAHB. February 7­10, 2010. Clearwater Beach, Florida

§ Constantine, R., Petrila, J.D., Andel, R. Becker, M, Robst, J., Boaz,T. (2009) Arrest Trajectories of Adults with SMI in the Criminal Justice System Paper presented at the US Psychiatric Congress, Las Vagas, Nevada .

§ Becker M. Andel, R., Boaz, T., Gum A & Papadopoulos (2009) Predictors of Preventable Nursing Home Hospitalizations: The Role of Mental Disorders and Dementia. Poster Presented at the 62 nd GSA Annual Meeting November 19, 2009 Atlanta, GA.

§ Becker M. (2009) Gender Differences and Risk of Arrest Among Offenders with Serious Mental Illness. Paper presented at 137th APHA Annual Meeting November 10, 2009 Philadelphia, PA.

§ Becker M, Boaz T, Andel R, Gum A &Papadopoulos A. (2009) Predictors and Costs of Preventable Nursing Home Hospitalizations. Poster presented at Academy Health Annual Research Meeting and Conference, June 28­30, 2009 Chicago, IL.

§ Andel, R., Vankova, H., Holmerova, I., & Becker, M. (May, 2009). Treatment with Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Risk of Placement in Long­Term Care [in Czech]. Paper presented at the 13 th annual Prague Days of Gerontology, Prague, Czech Republic.

§ Haynes D.,Becker, M., Andel,R & Robst,J. (2009), Understanding the Associations of Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Involvement of Adults with Severe Mental Illness and Criminal Justice Contacts: A Look Back in Time. Presented at the 22nd Annual Research and Training Center Conference. Tampa. Florida March 1­4, 2009.Marriott Waterside

§ Constantine,R., Petrila, J., Teague,G.B., Haynes, D, Teague,G.B., Howe, A., Concetta, C., Riad, D. Becker, M. (2008). The Identifying Opportunities for Cross System Collaboration between Jails and Health and Human Service Systems in the Treatment of Persons with a Serious Mental Illness. Poster presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 8, 2008, Washington, D.C.

§ Boaz,T., Constantine,R., Becker, M. Robst.J.,Teague,G.B., Howe, A., Concetta, C., Riad, D. (2008). The Relationship Between Patient Characteristics and Discontinuance of Risperdal Long­Acting Injectable Following A New Prior Authorization Requirement in Florida’s Medicaid Program. Poster presented at U.S.Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress, San Diego, CA, November 1.

§ Becker, M., Constantine, R., Robst, J. & Boaz, T. (2008). The Relationship between Patient Characteristics and Discontinuance of Olanzapine Following a New Prior Authorization Requirement in Florida’s Medicaid Program. Paper Presented October 27, 2008, at the American Public Health Association San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M., Boaz, T., Sasser, A. & Gum, A. (2008). Evidence­based practice for major depressive disorders: an analysis of client outcomes and costs. Poster presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 8, 2008, Washington, D.C.

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§ Robst, J., Constantine, R., Boaz, T. & Becker, M. (2008). Impact of a Prior Authorization Requirement for Olanzapine on Healthcare Costs for Patients with Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder. Poster presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 8, 2008, Washington, D.C.

§ Constantine, R., Becker, M., Boaz, T., Robst, J. & Teague, G. (2008). Contacts of Jail Inmates with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) with Health and Human Service Systems in the Two Years Following Release: Identifying Opportunities for Cross System Collaboration. Poster presented at U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress Annual Meeting, October 30­November 2, 2008, San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M., Andel, R. & Boaz, T. (2008). Factors Affecting Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents with Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions. Paper presented at the 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 22, 2008, National Harbor, Maryland.

§ Patel, T. & Becker, M. (2008). The Application of Population Estimation (PE) to Mental Health Research: An Evaluation of Methods. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, Evaluation 2998. November 8, 2008, Denver, Colorado.

§ Becker, M., Andel, R. & Boaz, T. (2008). Correlates and Predictors of Behavioral Health Hospitalization in Nursing Home Residents. Poster presented at the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry’s (AAPG) Annual Meeting, March 14­17, 2008, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Boaz, T., Sasser, A. & Gum, A. (2008). Evidence­based practice for major depressive disorders: an analysis of client outcomes and costs. Paper presented at the Eighteenth Annual Conference on State Mental Health Agency Services; Research, Program Evaluation and Policy, Arlington, Virginia February 11­13, 2008.

§ Becker, M. (2007). Serious Mental Illness in Florida Nursing Homes. Paper presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 19, 2007, San Francisco, California.

§ Becker, M., Andel, R. & Boaz, T. (2007). Factors Affecting Involuntary Psychiatric Examination and Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents with SMI. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 17, 2007, San Francisco, California.

§ Becker, M., Ochshorn, E. & Diamond, R. (2007). Prescribing patterns, predictors, and costs associated with antidepressant treatments for persons with major depressive disorder (MDD) and co­morbid pain. Paper presented at the 10th Annual European Congress of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Dublin, Ireland, October, 20­23, 2007.

§ Becker, M. & Patel, T. (2007). Relationship between race/ethnicity and antipsychotic medication prescribing patterns for youth. Paper presented at APHA 135th Annual Meeting and Exposition, November 4­7, 2007, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Young, S. & Diamond, R. (2007). The Effect on Employment Outcomes of Second­ vs. First­Generation Antipsychotic Drugs in Schizophrenia. Poster presented at Annual Academy Health Meeting on June 3, 2007, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M. & Jordon, N. (2007). The Effect on Societal Outcomes of Second­ vs. First­ Generation Antipsychotic Drugs in Schizophrenia. Poster presented at Annual Academy Health Meeting on June 3, 2007, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P., Young, S., Diamond, R. & Rhorer, L. (2007). Recent patterns, predictors and outcomes of antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). Paper Presented at the 160th Annual Meeting American Psychiatric Association, May 23, 2007, San Diego, California.

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§ Becker, M., Jones, M. & Patel, T. (2007). Analysis of drug treatment patterns, service use and costs associated with specific pharmacological treatments for major depressive disorder. Paper presented at ISPOR 12th Annual International Meeting, May 19, 2007, Arlington, Virginia.

§ Becker, M., Andel, R. & Rohrer, L. (2006). Effects of cholinesterase inhibitors on risk of nursing home placement among Medicaid beneficiaries with dementia. Paper presented at the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 10, 2006, Dallas Texas.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Rohrer, L. (2006). Retrospective analysis of public payer health care patterns and costs associated with treating depression and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Paper presented at the 134th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), November 4­8, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts.

§ Becker, M. & Mehra, S., (2006). SMI in long­term care settings. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Society. New Orleans, Louisiana.

§ Becker, M. & Brown, L. (2006). Suicide and civil commitment. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Conference American Association of Suicidology, April 30, 2006, Seattle, Washington.

§ Becker, M. & Mehra, S. (2005). SMI in Florida nursing homes: A study of resident, facility and cost characteristics. Paper Presented at the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 19, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

§ Heyer, K., Johnson, C.E. Becker, M. & Molinari, V. (2005). SMI in Florida nursing homes: A study of quality of care in facilities by SMI prevalence. Paper Presented at the Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, November 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

§ Osman, H. & Becker, M. (2005). Current Use and Future Prospects. Paper presented at the 133rd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), November 19, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Giard, J., Clark, C., Rich, A. & Suleski, J. (2005). Women’s Views of the Behavioral Health Treatment System: A Mixed Methods Approach. AEA Annual Conference, October 28, 2005, Toronto, Canada.

§ Becker, M. (2005). Schizophrenia in Late Life. Presentation at the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging 8th Annual Conference, October 17­18, 2005, Tampa, Florida.

§ Jordan, N. & Becker, M. (2005). Societal Value of Atypical Medications Paper presented at the 5th World Congress of the International Health Economics Association, July 10­ 13, 2005, Barcelona, Spain.

§ Becker M. (2005). Impact of Antipsychotic Medication on QoL in Persons with Schizophrenia. Paper presented at the 57th Institute on Psychiatric Services, October 5­ 6, 2005, San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M. (2005). Antipsychotic Medication in Schizophrenia: What is the Impact of Adherence on Treatment Outcome. Paper presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 26­27, 2005, Boston, Massachusetts.

§ Savage, A., Veysey, B. & Becker, M. (2005). Pathways to symptom severity and outcomes for women with co­occurring disorders. Paper presented at the Annual Social Work Research Meeting, January 14, 2005, Miami, Florida.

§ Becker, M. & Brown, L. (2005). Suicide and socio­economic status. Suicide rates of elderly persons on Supplemental Security Income. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference American Association of Suicidology, April 13­16, 2005, Bloomfield, Colorado.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Larsen, R. (2004). Pharmacy costs and outcomes for dully enrolled Medicare/Medicaid Floridians with severe mental illness. Paper presented at the

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57th Annual Meeting of the Gerontology Society of America. November 22, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Stiles, P., Becker, M. & Larsen, R. (2004). Comorbid physical and mental conditions in older adults. Paper presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, November 20, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M. & Kelly­Gillespie, N. (2004). Assessing quality of life among the elderly. Workshop presented at the Annual ISOQOL Conference, November 12, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

§ Jordan, N., Becker, M., Lemrow, N. & Stiles, P. (2004). “The Societal Value of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications,” Poster presented at the 132nd Annual Meeting of APHA, November 10, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M. & Christy, A. (2004). Women with co­occurring disorders, history of interpersonal violence and involuntary examination. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, June 7, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Larsen, R. (2004). Physical and Mental Disorders in Dual Medicaid and Medicare Enrollees, Poster presented at the Harnessing Services Research to Improve Care for Mental, Substance Use and Medical/Physical Disorders Conference, June 24, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Giard, J. & Finkelstein, N. (2004). Parenting under stress: Mothers with co­ occurring disorders and histories of abuse. Paper presented at the 2nd World Congress of Women’s Mental Health, March 19, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M. (2004). Managing co­occurring disorders in older adults. Florida Conference on Aging, August 30, 2004, Miami, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Jordan, N. & Larsen, R. (2004). Predictors of successful permanency planning in Florida’s child welfare system, presented at the17th Annual Research and Training Center Conference, February 29, 2004, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (2004). Co­occurring disorders and trauma in women: A multi­site study. Symposium Chair. 2nd World Congress on Women’s Mental Health, March 19, 2004, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Patak, S., Thornton, D., Atkinson, M. & Banks, S. (2003). QoL of women engaged in treatment for trauma and co­occurring substance abuse and mental disorders. Paper presented at the International Society of Quality of Life Research Annual Meeting, November 13, 2003, Prague, Czech Republic.

§ Becker, M. (2003). Co­occurring substance use and mental disorders in elders. Presented at the 6th Annual Conference of the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging, October 23­24, 2003, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Dailey, K.A., Giard, J. & Slavin, S. (2003). Parenting Support Needs of Women with Co­Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders and Histories of Physical and/or Sexual Abuse. Paper presented at the 131st Annual Meeting of APHA, November 17, 2003, San Francisco, California.

§ Giard, J., Becker, M. & Clark, C., (2003). Service needs for women with co­occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and histories of trauma. Poster presented at the AcademyHealth 20th Annual Research Conference, June 27, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee.

§ Becker, M. (2003). Evaluating integrated services for women with trauma and co­ occurring disorders: What have we learned? Triad Women’s Conference 2003, September 30, 2003, Tampa Florida.

§ Becker, M. (2003). Disease Management for Depression: Training for Case Managers, June 4 and June 11, 2003, Tampa Florida.

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§ Becker, M., Jordan N. & Larsen R. (2003). Child maltreatment in Florida: Translating research into practice. Poster presented at the Research Training Center Annual Conference March 2, 2003, Tampa, Florida.

§ Clark, C., Giard, J. & Becker, M. (2003). Developing and evaluating integrated services for women. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Conference on State Mental Health Agency Research, Program Evaluation, and Policy, February11, 2003, Baltimore, Maryland. Becker, M., & Jordan, N. (2002). Service use and cost of care for children and parents in Florida’s foster care system. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2002, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

§ Becker, M., Kip, K. & Jordan, N. (2002). Predictors of successful reunification after child maltreatment and placement in the Florida Foster Care System. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2002, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

§ Becker, M. (2002). Grant writing for mental health. Workshop at the annual meeting of the National Association of Mental Illness, September 2002, St. Petersburg, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (2002). Co­occurring disorders among older adults. Co­occurring disorders: A training series for counselors, Dr. Alfano Conference Center, May 2002, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Martin, L. & Thornton, D. (2001). Assessment of quality of life in women receiving outpatient mental health services. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Studies, December 2001, Washington, D.C.

§ Hanjian, J., Dupree, L. & Becker, M. (2001). Establishing an aging and mental health coalition: A case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 2001, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M., Thornton, D. & Diamond, R. (2001). Differences in perception of quality of life and goals for improvement with treatment among patients, family members and providers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, November 2001, Amsterdam, Holland.

§ Becker, M. (2001). Co­occurring mental health and substance use disorders in older adults. Training presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging, October 2001, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Martin, L. & Diamond, R. (2001). Relationship between symptoms and functional outcomes among persons with chronic mental illness. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, October 2001, Atlanta, Georgia.

§ Lynn, N. & Becker, M. (2001). Social support as a mediator of quality of life outcomes in mental health. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, October 2001, Atlanta, Georgia.

§ Becker, M. (2001). Managing behavioral health problems in primary care. Training presented at the meeting of the Sebring Health Alliance, August 2001, Sebring Florida.

§ Becker, M. & Kuehnle, K. (2001). Making a difference for women with co­occurring disorders and a history of violence. Paper presented at the SAMHSA 3rd National Conference on Women, June 2001, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (2001). Treating elder persons with co­occurring disorders. Training presented at the 8th Annual Southeast Conference on Co­Occurring Mental and Substance Related Disorders, April 2001, Tampa, Florida.

§ Williams, M., Heintz, C. & Becker, M. (2001). Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging Services Improvement. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging, April 2001, Tampa, Florida.

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§ Becker, M. & Fearday, F. (2001). Partnering with community agencies for relevant curriculum in mental health. Paper presented at the International Conference on the University as Citizen: Engaging Universities & Communities, February 2001, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Diamond, R., Atkinson, M., Douglas, J. & Thornton, D (2000). Ensuring consumercentric outcome measurement in behavioral health. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Florida Conference on Behavioral Healthcare Evaluation, December 2000, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Clark, C. & Giard, J. (2000). Development and testing of an integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment model for abuse survivors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2000, Boston, Massachusetts.

§ Becker, M., Thornton, D. & Banks, S. (2000). Quality of life in mental health: how many factors are there? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, October 2000, Vancouver, Canada.

§ Becker, M., Douglas, J., Zaremba, K., Farrell, P. & Rock, M. (2000). Quality of life in children with cystic fibrosis. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, October 2000, Vancouver, Canada.

§ Douglas, J.A., Zaremba, K.M., Becker, M. A., Rock, M.J., Lai, H.C. & Farrell, P.M. (2000). Association of cognitive abilities and head circumference in patients with cystic fibrosis. Poster session presented sat the meeting of the North American CSF Conference, October 2000, Vancouver, Canada.

§ Becker, M. (2000). Pharmacological interventions with older adults. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Council on Aging, August 2000, Tampa, Florida.

§ Ward, J.C., Shern, D.L. & Becker, M. (2000). U.S.F. Supported Education Project: Improving academic and social success for students experiencing early symptoms of serious mental illness. Paper presented at the State Conference of the Florida State Board of Community Colleges, June 2000, Daytona Beach, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (2000). Wisconsin Quality of Life Instrument. Paper presented at the Janssen Pharmaceuticals RIS­INT­62 Monitor’s Workshop, May 2000, Frankfurt, Germany.

§ Becker, M. (2000). Measuring quality of life outcomes for persons with trauma histories and co­occurring disorders. Paper presented at the Mid­Florida Center, Inc., Conference on Trauma, Domestic Violence, Emotional & Addictive Disorders, March, 2000, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Fearday, F., Thornton, D. & Herper, D. (1999). Partnering with consumers: Using QoL measurement to enhance treatment collaboration and outcomes. Paper presented at the Florida Conference on Behavioral Healthcare Evaluation, December 1999, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Bigelow, W. & Collins, T. (1999). Associations of cognitive decline with functional status in an institutionalized population. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 1999, San Francisco.

§ Cairl, R., Schonfeld, L., Becker, M. & Oakley, M. (1999). Development and testing of a satisfaction with care index for assisted living residents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 1999, San Francisco, California.

§ Becker, M., Bigelow, W. & Collins, T. (1999). Association of cognitive decline with changes in functional status among elderly nursing home residents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 1999, Chicago, Illinois.

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§ Becker, M., Coulter, M., Rousseau, W. & Latimer, C. (1999). Domestic violence update. Paper presented at the University of South Florida Conference on Protecting Elders from Harm: A Community Approach to Elder Abuse, September 1999, Tampa, Florida.

§ Douglas, J.A., Zaremba, K.M., Farrell, P.M. & Becker, M. (1999). Quality of life in the Wisconsin Neonatal Screening Study. Paper presented at the North American CSF Conference, August 1999, Toronto, Canada.

§ Becker, M., Thornton, D. & Goldfoot, D. (1999). Measuring quality of care in mental health: Methodological difficulties and proposed solutions. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Health Services Research Society, June 1999, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M., Cairl, R.E., Oakley, M. & Schonfeld, L. (1999). The Florida Assisted Living Facility Quality of Life and Care (QLAC) Assessment System Project. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and to the National Summit of Assisted Living Quality Coalition, June 1999, Tallahassee, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Fearday, F. & Diamond, R. (1999). Using quality of life data for research, assessment, and evaluation: Individual, program and system level applications. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Conference on State Mental Health Agency Services Research, Program Evaluation and Policy, February 1999, Alexandria, Virginia.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Schonfeld, L. (1998). A study of mental health service needs, receipt, and outcomes for elderly adults residing in Florida’s assisted living facilities. Paper presented at annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 1998, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

§ Becker, M. (1998). Overview of trauma research. Paper presented at the Triad Women’s Project Conference, November 1998, Haines City, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Fearday, F., Brown, J. & Mixon, J. (1998). Adapting integrated dual diagnosis methods to the Florida mental health system. Paper presented at the meeting of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, September 1998, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M., Stiles, P. & Schonfeld, L. (1998). Mental health of older Floridians: Policy and practice relevant research. Paper presented at the 1998 Florida Aging Network Training Conference, August 1998, Tampa, Florida.

§ Diamond, R. & Becker, M. (1998) Quality of life and the working alliance in mental health. Paper presented at the meeting of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, June 1998, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1998). Improving the working alliance and quality of life outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, March 1998, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1997). Quality of life measurement in mental health: What does the data tell us? Paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, November 1997, Vienna, Austria.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Quality of life in the planning and evaluation of services for persons with severe mental illness. Paper presented at the meeting of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, November 1997, Tampa, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Quality of life in mental health: Meaning measurement and implications for nursing research. Paper presented to the 19th Annual Southeastern Conference of Clinical Specialists in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, October 1997, Jekyll Island, Georgia.

§ Thompson, L., Teague, G. & Becker, M. (1997). Cultivating responsive behavioral healthcare. Paper presented to the Florida Summit of Behavioral Health Care, September 1997, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Quality of life. Paper presented at the meeting of the University of Wisconsin­Madison’s Alumni University 1997, June 1997, Madison, Wisconsin.

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§ Becker, M. (1997). Quality of life in mental health: Meaning, measurement and application for clinical work. Paper presented at the Academic Research Day: Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

§ Becker, M. & Reib, L.M. (1997). Wisconsin women’s voices of the Holocaust. Paper presented at the Women of the Midwest: History and Sources­A Women’s History Outreach Conference, June 1997, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Diamond, R.J. & Becker, M. (1997). Quality of life in multicultural societies: Multiple perspectives on quality of life. Paper presented at the APA Symposium, May 1997, San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Strength­based case management: The grit and the grace of care­ giving. Paper presented at the Integrated Treatment Strategies for Dual Diagnosis Two Day Workshop, May 1997, Clearwater, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Cost effectiveness in case management in mental health. Paper presented at the Integrated Treatment Strategies for Dual Diagnosis Two Day Workshop, May 1997, Clearwater, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (1997). Consumer responsive quality of life measurement: US experience. Paper presented at the Quality of Life Measurement in Mental Health: Invitational Workshop, March 1997, Toronto, Canada.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Cost effectiveness of case management in the mental health. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Florida Conference on Behavioral Healthcare Evaluation, December 1996, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Quality of life as a focus for clinical work. Paper presented at the meeting of the APA Institute on Psychiatric Services, October 1996, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Consumer values and quality of life evaluations. Paper presented at the Research Division, Family Practice Seminar, University of Wisconsin­Madison, September 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Program evaluation workshop. Paper presented at the Annual Wisconsin Social Services Association Conference, June 1996, Wisconsin Dells.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Grantsmanship. Paper presented at the Annual NASW Conference, May 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Methods of including consumer values in outcome evaluation of psychiatric services. Paper presentation at the meeting of the Alliance for Mentally Ill of Dane County, Inc., May 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1996). Preference­based quality of life assessment in mental health outcomes research: Methodological issues and applications. Paper presented at the meeting of the Midwest Sociology Society, April 1996, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Women’s health and aging. Paper presented at the Training Institute, Women’s Health Initiative, March 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Measuring quality of life in persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Paper presented to the meeting of the Wisconsin Network for Health and Policy Research, February 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. (1996). Outcomes measurement. Paper presented at the Winter Conference of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association, February 1996, Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Becker, M. (1995). Using quality of life data for outcome evaluation and patient monitoring. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Florida Conference on Behavioral Healthcare Evaluation, December 1995, Orlando, Florida.

§ Becker, M. & Sainfort, F. (1995). Importance of patient values in the measurement of quality of life. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, October 1995, Montreal, Canada.

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§ Becker, M. (1995). Quality of life (QoL): What do families and consumers tell us? Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychiatric Association Institute on Psychiatric Services, October 1995, Boston, Massachusetts.

§ Becker, M. (1995). Role of patient perspective in measurement of quality of life. Paper presented at the NIMH International Conference on Mental Health Services Research, September 1995, Bethesda, Maryland.

§ Becker, M. (1995). Parameters of quality of life in persons with severe mental illness. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tel Aviv Mental Health Center, January 1995, Tel Aviv, Israel.

§ Becker, M. (1995). Impact of publicly funded case management services to persons with severe mental illness. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, Hebrew University, January 1995, Jerusalem, Israel.

§ Becker, M. (1994). Putting quality of life outcome data to use in clinical practice and service evaluations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, October 1994, San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M. & Diamond, R. (1994). Quality of life in mental health. Paper presented at the XIII World Congress of Sociology, July 1994, Bielefeld, Germany.

§ Becker, M. (1993). Use of the MDS+ in nursing practice for evaluation of nursing home residents' quality of life and quality of care. Paper presented at the Scientific Session for the ANA Council of Nurse Researchers, November 1993, Washington, DC.

§ Becker, M., Collins, T., Zimmerman, D. & Sainfort, F. (1993). The effects of a CB/CE analysis on Medicaid policy: The case of Clozaril. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Health Services Research (AHSR) and the Foundation for Health Services Research (FHSR), June 1993, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Diamond, R. & Sainfort, F. (1993). Development and application of the Quality of Life Index (QLI­MH) for patients with schizophrenia. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau Research in Nursing Conference, February 1993, Tempe, Arizona.

§ Ryther, B., Kelly­Powell, M. & Becker, M. (1992). New approaches to quality of care: Use of the MDS+ in nursing practice. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, November 1992, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Collins, T. & Zimmerman, D. (1992). Effects of Clozapine on clinical outcomes and mental health care costs in an elderly cohort. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, November 1992, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M. (1992). Outcome evaluation of publicly funded case management services to persons with severe mental illness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 1992, Washington, D.C.

§ Becker, M., Sainfort, F. & Diamond, R. (1992). Cost effectiveness evaluation of Clozapine: The place of quality of life and patient values. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Health Services Research, June 1992, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1992). The development and use of quality of life indicators in mental health research and evaluation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, March 1992, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Ryther, B., Arling, G., Collins, T., Ross, R., Becker, M. & Kelly­Powell, M. (1992). Quality indicators development using the Minimum Data Set Plus. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society on Aging, March 1992, Austin, Texas.

§ Becker, M. & Howe, M. J. (1991). Analysis of mental health services in Wisconsin nursing homes. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Wisconsin Nurses Association, October 1991, Appleton, Wisconsin.

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§ Becker, M. (1991). Outreach service to families: A nursing home perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 1991, San Francisco, California.

§ Zimmerman, D., Collins, T., Arling, G., Ryther, B., Ross, R. & Becker, M. (1991). The development of nursing home quality indicators using resident assessment and reimbursement data. Paper presented at the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research 2nd Annual Primary Care Research Conference, January 1991, San Diego, California.

§ Becker, M. & Howe, M.J. (1990). Psychotherapy in nursing homes: Analysis of costs and outcomes of care. Paper presented to the 12th Southeastern Conference on Clinical Specialists in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, September 1990, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

§ Becker, M. (1990). Evaluating and managing behavior problems in a nursing home population. Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Symposium, April 1990, Indianapolis, Indiana.

§ Bowers, B. & Becker, M. (1989). The work world of nursing assistants in long term care. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 1989, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

§ Becker, M. (1989). Opportunities and challenges in behavioral management in the elderly. Paper presented at the meeting of the Wisconsin Pharmacists Association, October 1989, Kohler, Wisconsin.

§ Ashford, J.W., Becker, M., Barringer, M. & Vicari, S. (1987). Measuring Alzheimer's progression: Increasing precision using MMS­EX, ADLS, CDR­M. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, November 1987, New Orleans, Louisiana.

§ Becker, M. (1987, March). Project Elder Find: Key to autonomy enhancing nursing care. Paper presented at the 1987 Governor's Conference on Long Term Care, March 1987, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M., Halleck, M. & Chesky, J. (1986). Effect of age and arduous exercise in levels of cholinesterase activity in six rat brain regions. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Midwest Neurobiology Conference, 1986, Springfield, Illinois.

§ Ashford, J.W., Becker, M., Kumar, V. & Vicari, S. (1986). Mini mental status and activities of daily living: cross validation by scalogram and item analysis techniques. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, November 1986, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1986). Project Elder Find: Integrating long term institutional care with community agencies. Paper presented to the Illinois Long Term Care Research Symposium, University of Illinois, November 1986, Springfield, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1986). The politics and realities of long term care in Illinois. Paper presented at the Crossroads '86 Conference on Illinois Government and Politics, University of Illinois, October 1986, Springfield, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1986). Project Elder Find. Roundtable presentation at the Governor's Conference on Long­Term Care, March 1986, Chicago, Illinois.

§ Becker, M. (1982). Critical issues in interdisciplinary education. Panel presentation at the American Psychiatric Association Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

§ Becker, M. (1980). Essential components of a mental health delivery system. Roundtable presentation at the Group Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

§ Becker, M. (1980). CMHCs and HMOs: Psychiatry faces the 80's. Panel presentation at the American Psychological Convention, San Francisco, California.

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Teaching Assignments

§ Geriatric Case Management , School of Aging Studies o GEY 4322/6934 (In Classroom)

§ Case Management in Community Mental Health (online) o PHC 6547 CRNs 18228 & 17385)/MHS 4931 CRN# 16055

§ Case Management in Community Mental Health (In Classroom) o PHC 6547 CRN 85780

§ Women’s Mental Health (In Classroom) o PHC 6934­001/MHS 6640­902 CRN# 54054

§ Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (In Classroom) o PHC, 6542, Course CRN# 88401 MHS, 6900, Course CRN# 82739

§ Grant Writing for Mental Health (In Classroom) o PHC 6548­901 CRN #15484 PHC#14262 FMHI #15484

Dissertation Committees

§ Chien­Lung, Chan (1992­1995). Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. “Self­efficacy, Social Support, and Emotional Well­being Using a Health Support System (CHESS) to Cope with AIDS.” Ph.D. awarded by University of Wisconsin­Madison in June 1995. Dr Chien­Lung left the University of Wisconsin to take a teaching position at a University in his home country of Korea.

§ Murphy­Ende, Katherine (1996). Ph.D. in Adult Education. “Quality of Life Outcomes in Women with Breast Cancer.” Ph.D. awarded by the University of Wisconsin­Madison in August 1996. Dr Murphy­Ende is an Oncology Nurse Staff Developer for Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

§ Vailas, Laura (1997). “Relationship between Risk Factors for Malnutrition and Quality of Life in an Older Adult Meal Program Population.” Ph.D. awarded by University of Wisconsin­Madison in December 1997. Committee Member. Dr Vailas is teaching at the University of Texas.

§ Salmon, Jennifer (2001). Ph.D. degree in Aging Studies. “The Contribution of Personal Control and Personal Meaning to Subjective Well­Being and Satisfaction with Long Term Care in Home Care, Assisted Living and Nursing Home Settings.” Dissertation successfully defended and Ph.D. awarded at USF, September, 2001. Committee Member.

§ Gavin­Dreschnack, Deborah (2003). Ph.D. degree in Aging Studies. “Development of a safe wheelchair seating screening tool.” University of South Florida, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Gerontology. Committee Member.

§ Nath­Simmons, Vani (2004). Ph.D. degree in Psychology (USF). “Smoking Cessation in a University Setting: The Efficacy of Experiential Theory­Based Intervention for College Students.” Committee Chair.

§ Ancheta, Irma B. (2006). Ph.D. degree in Nursing (USF). “The relationship between b­ type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and hospital length of stay and quality of life in congestive heart failure patients.” Committee Chair.

§ Hedgecock, Debbie (2000­2007). Ph.D. program in Aging Studies. Working dissertation topic: “Litigation in the Nursing Home Industry.” Committee Member.

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§ Walby, Gary William (2002­2007). Ph.D. Program in Public Health (USF). “Impact of Supported Housing on Housing Stability for Persons with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness.” Committee Chair.

§ Lynn, Nancy (2006­2009). Correlates of Perceived Stigma Toward Behavioral Health Services Among Older Primary Care Patients. Committee Member.

Dissertations in Progress

§ Blunt, Heather (2008­Present). Consequences of Sexual Decision Making in Adolescence. Committee Co­Chair

§ Noel­Thomas, Shalewa (2008­present). An Exploratory Study of the Interpersonal, Socio­Cultural, and Behavioral Factors that Influence HIV Risk Behaviors Among Ethnic Subgroups of Black Heterosexual Men: The Intewrsection of Beliefs and Perceptions of Black Women. Committee Chair

Honors Thesis § Vallera, Jamie (2004­Present). M.S. degree in USF College of Public Health. Thesis on

Eating Disorders in Women. Committee Member. § Ford, Angela (1998­1999). “Supported Education: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of

Faculty and Students.” Completed May 1999. University of South Florida.

Thesis Committee

§ Lynn, Nancy B. (1999­2001). MSPH program in Public Health. “Association between Social Support and Quality of Life among Individuals with Mental Illness.” Completed August 2001. University of South Florida, College of Public Health.

§ Naoom, Sandra Farouk (2002­2004). MSPH degree in Public Health. “Perceptions of Mental Illness in Coptic Orthodox Adults” (Defended July 9, 2004).

Undergraduate Research

§ Mentor for Summer Research Institute 2006 and 2007

Other Professional Activities

2001­2003 Member, Equal Opportunity Committee, Interim Chair, 2001 1999­2002 Member, USF Equal Opportunity Committee

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1999­2000 Member, Florida Task Force on Older Adult Outcomes 1998­2004 Co­P! & Research Director, SAMHSA funded Women and Violence Study 1998­present Member, University of South Florida Institute on Aging 1998­present Reviewer, Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research 1998­2003 Founding Member and Co­chair, Florida Coalition for Optimal

Mental Health and Aging 1997­present Member, Statewide Task Force on Women and Violence 1999­2001 Hillsborough County Health and Social Services Project Member 1999­2000 Member, USF University Community Initiative Planning

Committee 1997­2000 Chair, FMHI Subcommittee on Supported Education 1997­1998 Member, Statewide Mental Health Needs of ALF Residents

Workgroup 1994­1997 Member, University of Wisconsin Institute on Aging 1992­1998 Member Midwest Nursing Research Society 1996­1998 Founding Member, Center for Addictions Research and

Education (CARE), University of Wisconsin­Madison 1996­1998 Founder and Co­director, Wisconsin Holocaust Project 1994­present Founding and Advisory Board Member, International Trauma Center,

Yale University

Search Committees

FMHI Postdoctoral Fellowship (member 2009­2010) USF SAS Faculty (member 2009­2010) USF COPH Faculty (member 2006­2007) USF AMH Faculty (member 2002­2004) USF MHLP Faculty (member 2001­2002) USF Provost (member 2000­2001) USF CMH Faculty (member 2000­2001) USF AMH Faculty (3 searches) (member 2000­2003) USF FMHI Economist (member 2000­2001) USF MHLP Data Center Faculty (member 1999) USF AMH Chairperson (member 1998­1999)

Memberships Academy Health American Public Health Association (APHA) American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) Gerontological Society of America (GSA) International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISQOL) International Trauma Center, Yale University International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Southeastern Psychiatric Nursing Society

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Current Committees

USF Women’s Status Committee USF Council on Technologies for Instruction and Research FMHI Tenure and Promotion Committee FMHI Curriculum Committee BCS Curriculum Committee FMHI Faculty Council Collage of Public Health Curriculum Committee Collage of Public Health Behavioral Health Concentration (BHC) Committee Women’s Studies Department Advisory Board SAS, Search Committee