Deborah Beidel

{{short description|American clinical psychologist}} {{Infobox scientist | name = Deborah C. Beidel | image = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_place = | fields = Clinical psychology, behavioral psychology | workplaces = [[University of Central Florida]] [[University of Pittsburgh]] [[Medical University of South Carolina]] [[University of Maryland]] [[Penn State College of Medicine]] | alma_mater = [[University of Pittsburgh]] (PhD, 1986) | known_for = Research on anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | awards = Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy New Researcher Award (1990) Association of Medical School Psychologists Distinguished Educator Award (1995) APA Division 12 Samuel M. Turner Clinical Research Award (2007) }} '''Deborah C. Beidel''' is a psychologist affiliated with the [[University of Central Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.salon.com/2018/06/23/five-first-responders-to-the-pulse-massacre-one-diagnosis-ptsd_partner/|title=Five first responders to the Pulse massacre. One diagnosis: PTSD|date=2018-06-23|website=Salon|language=en|access-date=2019-04-05}}</ref> She received a PhD in clinical psychology in 1986 from the [[University of Pittsburgh]].<ref name="SM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.selectivemutism.org/profiles/deborah-c-beidel-ph-d-abpp/|title=Deborah C. Beidel, Ph.D., ABPP|date=2016-06-15|website=Selective Mutism Association|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-05}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical research at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. Beidel holds Diplomates in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Psychology from the [[American Board of Professional Psychology]].<ref name="ucf">{{Cite web|url=https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/people/beidel-deborah-c/|title=Beidel, Deborah C.|website=Psychology|access-date=2019-04-05}}</ref> She is also a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] and the [[Association for Psychological Science]].<ref name="ucf"/>

Beidel has authored more than 275 scientific publications including journal articles, books, and chapters. The focus of her research is on the treatment of anxiety and [[posttraumatic stress disorder]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Trauma and Resilience During COVID-19 |url=https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/trauma-and-resilience-during-covid-19/ |website=Pegasus |publisher=University of Central Florida |date=Summer 2020 |access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Beidel |first1=Deborah C. |last2=Frueh |first2=B. Christopher |last3=Neer |first3=Sandra M. |last4=Lejuez |first4=Carl W. |title=The efficacy of Trauma Management Therapy: A controlled pilot investigation of a three-week intensive outpatient program for combat-related PTSD |journal=Journal of Anxiety Disorders |volume=50 |pages=23–32 |date=August 2017 |doi=10.1016/j.janxdis.2017.05.001 |pmid=28545005 |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28545005/ |access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Most recently, her work has focused on developing treatments for PTSD veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders. She has advanced the use of technology to enhance treatment in standard clinical practice.<ref>{{cite web |last=Williams |first=Rachel |title=UCF Restores Provides Mental Health Aid at Surfside Condo Collapse |url=https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-restores-provides-mental-health-aid-at-surfside-condo-collapse/ |website=UCF Today |publisher=University of Central Florida |date=2021-07-08 |access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Beidel |first1=Deborah C. |last2=Frueh |first2=B. Christopher |last3=Neer |first3=Sandra M. |last4=Bowers |first4=Clint A. |last5=Trachik |first5=Benjamin |last6=Uhde |first6=Thomas W. |last7=Grubaugh |first7=Anouk |title=Trauma management therapy with virtual-reality augmented exposure therapy for combat-related PTSD: A randomized controlled trial |journal=Journal of Anxiety Disorders |volume=61 |pages=64–74 |date=January 2019 |doi=10.1016/j.janxdis.2017.08.005 |pmid=28865911 |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28865911/ |access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Her current research interests include familial stress during military deployment and the potential role of artificially intelligent avatars in assisting the treatment of children with social anxiety disorders.<ref name="ucf"/> Over the course of her career, Beidel has received over $19 million in research funding.<ref name="ucf"/>

Prior to joining the University of Central Florida, Beidel was a member of the faculty at the [[University of Pittsburgh]], the [[Medical University of South Carolina]], the [[University of Maryland]], and [[Penn State College of Medicine]]. In 1990, she was the recipient of the [[Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy|Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy's]] New Researcher Award. In 1995 she received the Distinguished Educator Award from the [[Association of Medical School Psychologists]]. Most recently, in 2007, she received the APA Division 12 Samuel M. Turner Clinical Research Award.<ref name="SM"/>

==See also== *[[Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory-Brief form]]

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