Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Gross, D., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C., Ofonedu, M. E., Dutrow, D., Uveges, M. K., & Slade, E. (2019). Reducing Preschool Behavior Problems in an Urban Mental Health Clinic: A Pragmatic, Non-inferiority Trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 58(6), 572-581. doi. 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.08.013
Gross, D. A., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C., Ofonedu, M. E., & Kurtz M. (2017). Does Parent Training Format Affect Treatment Engagement? A Randomized Study of Families at Social Risk. Journal of Child and Family Studies https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0984-1
Ofonedu, M. E., Franklin, A.J., Breland-Noble, A. Girvan, E.,Turner, E. & Harb, C. A. Intervention Strategies for Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Young Black Youth of African Descent. School Psychology Quarterly (Under Review)
Gross, D. A., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C., Ofonedu, M. E., Dutrow D., Kurtz M., & Slade, E. (In Review ). Reducing Preschool Behavior Problems in an Urban Mental Health Clinic Serving Low-Income Families: A Pragmatic, Randomized, Non-Inferiority Comparative Effectiveness Trial. JAMA Pediatrics (In Review- submitted 12.06.17)
Gross, D. A., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C., Ofonedu, M. E., & Kurtz M. (2017). Does Parent Training Format Affect Treatment Engagement? A Randomized Study of Families at Social Risk. Journal of Child and Family Studies https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0984-1
Ofonedu, M. E., Belcher, H. M. E., Budhathoki, C. & Gross, D. A., (2016). Understanding Barriers to Initial Treatment Engagement among Underserved Families Seeking Mental Health Services. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26(3):863-876 DOI: 10.1007/s10826-016-0603-6
Beltran, M., Brown-Elhillali, A. N., Held, A. R., Ryce, P. C., Ofonedu, M. E., Hoover, D. W., & ... Belcher, H. E. (2016). Yoga-based Psychotherapy Groups for Boys Exposed to Trauma in Urban Settings. Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine, 22(1), 39-46.
Maepa, M.P., Idemudia, E.S. & Ofonedu, M.E. (2015). The relationship between Parenting styles and childhood trauma: A study of street children in Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 21(2), 552-565.
Gross, D. A., Belcher, H. M. E., Ofonedu, M. E., Breitenstein, S., Frick, K. D., & Budhathoki, C. (2014). Study protocol for a comparative effectiveness trial of two parent training programs in a fee-for-service mental health clinic: can we improve mental health services to low-income families? Trials 15:70 doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-70
Ofonedu, M. E., Percy, W. H., Harris-Britt, A., & Belcher, M. E. (2013). Depression in Inner City African American Youth: A Phenomenological Study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 22(1), 96-106 doi: 10.1007/s10826-012-9583-3
Ofonedu, M. E. (2011). Experiences of inner city Black youth living with depression. ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Publication # AAT 3460497
International Presentations, Abstracts and Publications:
Ofonedu, M. E. (2015). Understanding Mental Health Treatment Engagement in At-Risk Families of Children with Behavior Problems. Poster Presentation at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention, 08.07. 2015, Toronto Canada
Ofonedu, M. E.(2014). “Social Connectedness as Protective Factors to Depression in African American Youth: A Qualitative Insight. Oral Presentation at the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), 07.12. 2014, Paris France
Ofonedu, M. E. (2013). Attachment and Early Parenting. Invited International Speaker at the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology (EARCP) Kampala, 11.2.2013, East Africa Uganda
Ofonedu, M. E. (2013). Youth Rebellion and Mental Health. Invited International Speaker at the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology (EARCP) Kampala, 11.2.2013, East Africa Uganda
Ofonedu, M. E (2012). A Phenomenological Study: Experiences of Inner city Black Youth living with Depression. Paper Presentation at the International Congress of Psychology (ICP) 30th Annual Convention, 08. 2012. Cape Town South Africa
Ofonedu, M.E (2008). Cultural Aspects of Mental Health and Treatment Engagement. Professional Development Seminars. University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute of Human Virology (IHV) Abuja- FCT and Our Ladies of Lourdes Ihiala Anambra State—under the leadership of Dr. John Farley. August, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria
National Presentations, Abstract and Publications:
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Butler, M., Azad, G., Reinhardt, J.S., Damashek, A., Thomas, A., Forber-Pratt, A. J., Cullinan, C (2019). Disability Walk a Mile Experience: Families with Children and Young Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Search for Meaning. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 08.10.2019, Chicago, IL
Ofonedu, M. E (2019). Peer Mentoring for International Students at Convention. Special Interest Program hosted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 08.08.2019, Chicago, IL
Kanu, A., Ofonedu, M. E., Stone, J., (2018). Exploring the Factors that Impact the Health, Well-Being, and Independence of Individuals with Disabilities: A Caregiver Perspective. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Dougé, J., Barrueco, S., Garrett-Akinsanya, B. M., Fuentes, M. A., Fu, M., (2018). Treatment Engagement and Intervention Strategies for Underserved Children, Youth, and Families. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 08.09.2018, San Francisco, CA
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Powell, W., Dodgen, D., Wylie, L., Lemanek, K. (2018). Health Disparities: Improving Care Outcomes for Underserved Children, Youth and Families. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 08.10.2018, San Francisco, CA
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Moorehead-Slaughter, O., Reinhardt, J.S., Sampilo, M., Litzenburg, C.C., Rubens, S., Thomas, A., Turner, E. A., Ofonedu, I. C (2018). Walk a Mile---Understanding Challenges Faced by Families Struggling to Find Assessment and Treatment. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 08.10.2018, San Francisco, CA
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Franklin, A.J., Breland-Nobel, A., Garvin, E., Cook, C., Turner, E.A. (2017). Strategies for Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Black Youth. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Convention, 08.05.2017, Washington, D.C
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Price, L.N., Kuriansky, J.,Khoury, B., Gregerson, M., Bastien, G., Coker-Appiah, D.( 2017). Global Approach to Trauma Prevention and Interventions: Policy and Practice. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Convention, 08.04.2017, Washington, D.C
Ofonedu, M. E (Chair), Devereux, E., Marin, M. R., Miller M., Haskett, M., Silva J., Jaimes, L., von der Embse, N. P., et al. (2017). Walk-a-Mile Experience: A Families Living in Poverty Awareness Session. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Convention, 08.03.2017, Washington, D.C
Ofonedu, M. E (2011). Experiences of Inner city Black Youth living with Depression. Poster Presentation at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention, 08.05.2011, Washington DC
State and Regional Presentations, Abstract and Publications:
Ofonedu, M. E., Azad, G., Pickering, O., Qu, X., (2019). Different Cultural Perspectives Around Suicide and Its Prevention. Maryland Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, 10.02.19, Woodlawn, MD.
Ofonedu, M. E. (2019). Suicidality and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Governor’s Commission on Suicide Prevention Summit. 09.18.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E. (Discussant), Qu, X., (2019). Autistic Traits and Suicidal Thoughts, Plans, and Self-Harm in Late Adolescence: Population-Based Cohort: A Paper Presentation. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Wendy Klag Center Journal Club. 09.16.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., Barfield, C. (2019). Being the Best Advocate for your Child(ren): Promoting their Health and Wellbeing at Home, School, and Community. A workshop for parents and caregivers. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Orleans Street Branch. 08.01.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E. (2019). Sexual Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 101: A Workshop for Providers. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities Summer Learning Series. 07.11.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., Stewart, L., (2019). From Screening to Services: Improving Care Coordination and Engagement for People with Intellectual, Developmental and other Disabilities in Our Community. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities Summer Learning Series. 06.11.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2019). American Psychological Association’s ACT Raising Safe Kids Program for Professionals. 2-days workshop designed to train and certify professionals as ACT facilitators who will conduct the ACT program curriculum to groups of parents and caregivers of young children in their communities. Allegany College of Maryland. 05.14.19 and 05.15.19, Cumberland, MD
Ofonedu, M. E. (Discussant), Ndiaye, N. M., (2019). Cross-Cultural Factor in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Paper Presentation. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Wendy Klag Center Journal Club. 05.06.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2019). Sexual Health and Developmental Disabilities: How Providers can Help. Kennedy Krieger Institute. 04.17.19, Baltimore MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2019). What is Sexual Health? Understanding Healthy Relationships, Sexual Self-Advocacy and Making Informed Choices. A Workshop for Individuals 18-35 years old with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Kennedy Krieger Institute Montgomery County Campus. 03.27.19, Silver Spring, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2019). Effective Strategies for Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Black Youth. Baltimore City Social Work Association. 03.06.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2019). What is Sexual Health? Talking to your Young and Grown Children about Sexuality. Kennedy Krieger Institute Montgomery County Campus. 02.20.19, Silver Spring, MD
Ofonedu, M. E. (Chair), Capone, K., Cox, B., Scott, M., (2019). Developmental Disabilities: Challenges, Opportunities and Future Directions. Kennedy Krieger Institute Core Course. 01.29.19, Baltimore MD
Ofonedu, M. E. (Chair), Zaks, Z., Rice, M., Swann, A., (2019). Challenging Common Perspectives on Disabilities. Kennedy Krieger Institute Core Course. 01.29.19, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Suicide Prevention and Developmental Disabilities: How Schools can Help. St. Elizabeth School. 10. 31. 2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018).Treatment of Depression in African American Adolescents. Montgomery County Government Office of Child Welfare Services. Upcounty Regional Services Center, 10. 24. 2018, Germantown, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., (2018). Careers in Social Work Panel. University of Maryland College Park, 10.09.18, College Park, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., Lipkin, P., van Stone, M., Law, K., (2018). Suicidality in Persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention Strategies. Maryland Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, 10.03.18, Woodlawn, MD.
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Inner-City Youth: The Value of Home-School-Community Partnerships. Invited address at the Church of Redeemer Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Series, 05.06.2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Healing Pathway, A Creative Process: Working with Inner-City Youth. Invited address at Ailey Camp Towson University, 06.06.2018. Towson, MD.
Ofonedu, M. E, (2018). Treatment of Depression in African-American Adolescents Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities Summer Learning Series, 06.28.2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E, Navarrete, A., Finn, M. (2018). Communicating with Culturally Diverse Parents of Exceptional Children and Special Education Law. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities Summer Learning Series, 08.14.2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Overview of the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research & Service (UCEDD) and Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD). Kennedy Krieger Institute Trainee Orientation, 09.11.2018, Baltimore, MD,
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Working with Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Schools: Prevention and Intervention Strategies. Children’s League Professional Development Initiative, 08.24.2018, Cumberland, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018). Promoting Positive Outcomes for Inner-City Youth: The Role of Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Brown Memorial Tutoring Services Opening Day, Keynote Speaker, 09.12.2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2018) ACT Raising Safe Kids for Parents and Caregivers. 9 Weeks Series for Foster Parents. University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, Child Welfare Academy.01.20.2018 to 03.17.2018, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2017).Treatment of Depression in African American Adolescents. Continuing Professional Education Instructor. University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work. 10. 19. 2017, Shady Grove, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2016). Understanding Treatment Engagement of Underserved Ethnic Minority Families and Children. Continuing Professional Education Instructor. University of Maryland School of Social Work. 10.27. 2016, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2015). Hear Our Voice: Depression among Inner-City African American Youth Exposed to Negative Life Events: Assessment and Treatment Strategies that Work. Continuing Professional Education Instructor. Kennedy Krieger Institute Trauma Training Academy, 10.02. 2015, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., Rowel, R., Brown-Elhillali, A., Neal, K., Edwards, L., (2015). Suicide and Culture: Taking the Cultural Context into Consideration for Suicide Prevention and Interventions. Symposium Chair at the Maryland 27th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. 10.07. 2015, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2015). Treatment of Depression in African American Adolescents Continuing Professional Education Instructor. University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work. 06. 25. 2015, Washington, DC
Ofonedu, M. E (2014). The New “At-Risk” Youth: Who They Are and How We can Help. Invited Speaker at the Maryland 25th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. 10.01, 2014
Ofonedu, M. E (2013). Treatment of Depression in African American Adolescents. Continuing Professional Education Instructor. University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, 12.12. 2013, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2013). Hear Our Voice: Depression among Inner City African American Youth: Assessment and Treatment Strategies that Work. Invited Speaker at the Maryland 25th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference , 10.02. 2013, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E., & Brown-Elhillali, A., (2013). Light at the End of the Tunnel: Treating Trauma and Reducing Suicidality with Evidence Based Methods. Invited co-Speaker at the Maryland 25th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference , 10.02.2013, Baltimore, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2012). Treatment of depression in African American Adolescents. Invited Speaker at the Safe Harbor Christian Counseling Continuing Professional Education Conference. 10.12. 2012, Columbia, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2012). Treatment of depression in African American Adolescents. Invited Speaker at the Safe Harbor Christian Counseling Continuing Professional Education Conference. 10.26. 2012, Annapolis, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2012). Emotional Wellness for Families, Practitioners and Caregivers. Invited Speaker at the New Life Continuing Professional Education Conference, 06.23.2013, Columbia, MD
Ofonedu, M. E (2011). Panel Member at the Capella University Doctoral Programs Residential Colloquium , 10.28.2011, Arlington, VA