Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.

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Dr. Brittany Ferri, PhD is a medical reviewer who enriches MentalHealth.com with her extensive experience in behavioral health, pediatrics, and telehealth. Her notable accomplishments include authoring the Social & Motor Skills Curriculum for Kids and serving as a guest lecturer at numerous OT/OTA programs. Dr. Ferri's expertise in the field of mental health has earned recognition from prominent media outlets such as NBC News, WebMD, CNN, and more.

Education

Saybrook University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Integrative Mental Health
2018 - 2021

Quinnipiac University
Masters Degree, Occupational Therapy
2014 - 2016

References

About the Author. Amazon.

Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D. National Council on Aging.

CEO and Founder. Simplicity of Health.

Authored

An Occupational Therapist’s Role in Health Literacy and Integrated Care. Textbook – Nova Science Publishers. 2014.

Complementary Health Approaches for Occupational Therapists. Textbook – Nova Science Publishers. 2020.

Complementary Health Approaches for Occupational Therapists. Textbook – SLACK Books. 2019.

Notable Contributions

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ADHD
The Causes of ADHD
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Eating Disorders
Causes of Eating Disorders – Cultural Influences
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Olly Smith Writer
Substance Use in Culture & Society
Recover from Addiction: Becoming Aware of Cultural Influences
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Suicide
Why Does Suicide Seem Like A Solution?
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Substance Use in Culture & Society
Social Media and Substance Abuse: Are They Connected?
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Lifespan Development
What Happens to the Children of Alcoholic Parents?
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Abuse
The Long-Lasting Negative Effects of Abuse
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Dementia
Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Bipolar Disorder
Body Rhythms and Bipolar Disorder
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Women's Health
Barriers to Women’s Mental Health Care
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder: Where Does BPD Come From?
  • Jan 6th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Michael Quinn Writer
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Press Release
MentalHealth.com Launches Mental Health Network
  • Oct 28th 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Anxiety
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Anxiety
  • Oct 10th 2024
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
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Amphetamines
Dextroamphetamine
  • Aug 14th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Miriam Calleja
Miriam Calleja Writer
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Medications
Diphenhydramine
  • Aug 6th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Miriam Calleja
Miriam Calleja Writer
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Medication Assisted Treatment
Calcium Carbimide
  • Aug 6th 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Emily Doe
Emily Doe Writer
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Dementia
Dementia – Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
  • Jul 11th 2024
  • Est. 12 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Miriam Calleja
Miriam Calleja Writer
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Lifespan Development
Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Therapy
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 12 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Cristina Po Wenger
Cristina Po Wenger Writer
Abhilash Patel Headshot
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Abhilash Patel, Healthcare Founder and Technology Leader, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Apr 1st 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Hungry Ghosts Scroll
Opinion
A Healthy Relationship With the Digital World Is Possible
  • Mar 11th 2024
  • Est. 10 minutes read
Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Brian Trisler, Co-Founder of A Place for Mom, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Mar 4th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Ross McKenzie holds a sign bearing 'Bipolar' while filming 'Bipolarized' in New York City, symbolizing his commitment to challenging the modern mental health care model
Opinion
Redefining Mental Health in a Modern World
  • Feb 9th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read
Ross Mckenzie, Contributor
Ross Mckenzie Contributor
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Jeff Smith to Venture Advisory Team and Digital Operations
  • Feb 5th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
MentalHealth.com MentalHelp.net Logos
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Acquires Online Mental Health Platform and Community
  • Jan 8th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, to Lead Clinical Affairs Team and Serve as Clinical Director
  • Nov 27th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Fred Joyal (left) and Gary Saint-Denis (right), Venture Advisors
Press Release
1-800-DENTIST Founders, Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, Inaugural Members of MentalHealth.com Venture Advisory Team
  • Nov 13th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
MentalHealth.com Team Photo 2024
Opinion
The Strength of the Team Is Each Individual Member. The Strength of Each Member Is the Team.
  • Nov 3rd 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Daniel Rivette
Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO
MentalHealth.com Platform Announcement
Press Release
MentalHealth.com Launches People-First Platform
  • Oct 3rd 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Co-founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, Embracing Nature
Opinion
If You Want to Find Enlightenment, You Need to Be Willing to Get Out of Your Mind
  • Oct 2nd 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read
Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Helena and Darren: Partners in Life and Success
Opinion
How We Spend Our Days Is, Of Course, How We Spend Our Lives
  • Sep 22nd 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
Patrick Nagle and Friends
Opinion
You Never Change Things by Fighting the Existing Reality
  • Aug 10th 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
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Dementia
Dealing with anger and aggression in dementia
  • Feb 3rd 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia vs Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Jan 19th 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Aimee Aveyard
Aimee Aveyard Writer
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Personality Disorders
Healing after narcissistic abuse
  • Jan 16th 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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Dementia
What is pseudodementia?
  • Jan 13th 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
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Dementia
Is dementia hereditary?
  • Jan 13th 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
What is borderline personality disorder splitting?
Personality Disorders
What is borderline personality disorder splitting?
  • Jan 12th 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
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Personality Disorders
What are the nine symptoms of borderline personality disorder?
  • Jan 12th 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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Bipolar Disorder
What medication is usually prescribed for bipolar disorder?
  • Jan 11th 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Arthur Mead
Arthur Mead Writer
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Antipsychotics
Pipotiazine palmitate
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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Anticonvulsants
Primidone
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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Antipsychotics
Pimozide
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer
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PTSD
Complex PTSD
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Aimee Aveyard
Aimee Aveyard Writer
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Dementia
Validation Therapy and Dementia
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Naomi Carr
Naomi Carr Writer