
Mona Robbins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department Psychiatry
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Biography
Mona Robbins, PhD, ABPP is an Associate Professor and Licensed Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry. She is board certified in Clinical Health Psychology and provides care at the UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC). Dr. Robbins' expertise is based in an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Howard University and a doctoral degree in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her additional post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Health at Dallas has aided in her developmental understanding of psychological factors that impact medical condition management.
As the Psycho-Oncology Programming Lead, Dr. Robbins is involved in program development and enhancing access of psychological interventions for oncology patients. In her role, she heads the SCCC psycho-oncology efforts for clinical service and trainee development. Health and behavior evaluations, psychotherapy interventions, and treatment planning are provided with a focus on dynamics that influence health promotion such as:
- Adherence to Medical Regimen
- Body Image & Self-Esteem
- Cancer Survivorship
- Cognitive Effects from Chemotherapy
- End-of-Life Care & Spiritual Resolve
- Emotional Impact of Diagnosis & Management
- Financial Burden & Hardship
- Pain & Stress Management
- Quality of Life Enhancement
- Sociocultural Influences
Education
- Internship
- Medical College of Georgia (2013), Clinical Psychology
- Graduate School
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013), Clinical Psychology
- Fellowship
- Children's Health Dallas (2014), Pediatric Psychology
Publications
Featured Publications
- Applying lean six sigma to improve depression screening and follow-up in oncology clinics.
- Gerard, B., Robbins, M. A., Putra, J., Mutz, J., Coffie, S. D., Martin-Cook, K. D., Huffman, A. G., Carrington, A., Schaeflein, D. J., Wu, J., Bryant, D., Boukari, M., Ram, M., Myers, L., Bajaj, P., Ibrahim, H., Froehlich, T. W., & Fish, J. S. Journal for Healthcare Quality 2021 43 3 153-162
- Cancer, COVID-19 and the Black community
- Robbins, M. A., Awosogba, O. O. R., & Knox-Rice, T. K. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 2021 1-5
- Imposter syndrome: The fight to accept your own success
- Knox-Rice, T. K., McDonald, W., & Robbins, M. A. Independent Practitioner 2021 Winter 41 1 9-12
- Seeking support and knowing what to ask
- Robbins, M. A., Knox-Rice, T. K., & Ray, K. Independent Practitioner 2021 Fall 41 4 9-13
- Lifelong learning: Maintaining competence beyond formal education
- Knox-Rice, T. K. ,Wadsworth, H. E., & Robbins, M. A. Independent Practitioner 2021 Summer 41 3 17-20
- Compassion fatigue and burnout: Providing care during a "new normal"
- Robbins, M. A., Gazor, A., & Knox-Rice, T. K. Independent Practitioner 2021 Spring 41 2 8-11
- When change is the only constant: Managing transitions in times of uncertainty.
- Robbins, M. A., Kroll, J., & Knox-Rice, T. K. Independent Practitioner 2020 Fall 40 4 24-27
- Staycation: How to vacation during the era of COVID-19.
- Knox-Rice, T. K., Zullo, L., & Robbins, M. A. Independent Practitioner 2020 Summer 40 3 17-21
- Psychological symptom screening in an adult sickle cell disease clinic and predictors of treatment follow up.
- Robbins MA, Carroll CP, North CS, Psychol Health Med 2020 Mar 1-9
- Walking the talk: The challenge of practicing what we preach in the profession.
- Robbins, M. A., Alvi, T., & Knox-Rice, T. K. Independent Practitioner 2020 Spring 40 2 9-13
Books
Featured Books
Beyond the Therapy Dyad: The Importance of Systems and Culture. In Psychotherapy: A Practical Introduction
Robbins, M. A. & Howe-Martin, L. S. (2020). Philadelphia, PA, Wolters Kluwer
Honors & Awards
- Arnie Miller Memorial Achievement Award for Clinical and Community Practice
- Diversifying Faculty Initiative Fellow (DFI), Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Gates Millennium Scholar
- National Association of Black Psychologists Service Award
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
- Dallas Psychological Association (DPA)
- Texas Psychological Association (TPA)