Publications & Presentations

Suicide Prevention Topics

Fox, M.L., James, T.G. & Barnett, S.L. (2020).  Suicidal behaviors and help seeking attitudes among deaf and hard-of-hearing college students. Suicide and Life Threatening Behaviors, 50(2), 387-396.

Fox, M.L. Introduction to Suicide Prevention Research & Interventions with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities.  October, 2018, Rochester, New York, Paper presented at the University of Rochester Medical Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, George Engel Research Rounds.

Fox, M.L. Unique Considerations in Understanding Suicide in Diverse Populations. September 2018, Albany NY. Panel presentation at the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference.

Fox, M.L. The Role of Social Connectedness in Reducing Risk for Suicide Across the Lifespan and The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Across Diverse Populations. September 2018, Albany NY. Panel presentation at the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference.

Fox, M.L. Considerations of Suicide and Deaf People. November 2016. Paper presented as a guest lecturer in Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology Department, University of Rochester.

Fox, M.L., James, T.G. and Barnett, S. Suicidal Behaviors, Stressors, and Help-Seeking Factors Among the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing College Students. (November, 2018). San Diego, California, Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

Fox, M.L., Barnett, S., and Wyman, P. Understanding Social Networks and Natural Coping   Resources with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing College Students to Inform a Suicide Prevention Intervention.  (May 2018). State College, Pennsylvania, Paper presented at the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference.

Fox, M.L., Barnett, S., and Wyman, P. Understanding Suicide Risks with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People to Inform a Suicide Prevention Intervention Adaptation.  (September 2017). Albany, NY. Paper presented at the meeting of the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference.

Fox, M. L. The Role of Social Connectedness in Reducing Risk for Suicide Across the Lifespan and The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Across Diverse Populations. September 2018, Albany, NY, Panel presentation at the  New York State Suicide Prevention Conference.

Deaf-Related Topics

Fox, M. L. (2022) A Book Review: Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy, Incarceration, and Social Justice. JADARA, 54(3), 36. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/jadara/vol54/iss3/4  

Fox, M. L. (2018) A Place to Belong: A Support Group Curriculum for Hearing Adolescents of Deaf Parents (Kodas).  Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (JADARA), 52(1), 2-15.

Fox, M.L. &  Pollard, R. Q.  Interpreting Mental Status Exams. In I. Souza & E. Fragkou (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Medical Interpreting. (pp. 260-275). IGI Global Publishing.

Pollard, R. Q., & Fox, M. L. (2019) Forensic Evaluation of Deaf Adults with Language Deprivation.  In Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health (pp. 101-135). Routledge.

Fox, M. L.  Interacting with Deaf Persons: Understanding Language, Communication, Culture & Mental Health in Law Enforcement. November 2019, Albany, NY, Paper presented at the New York State Police Crisis Negotiator In-Service Training and Seminar.

Fox, M. and McCoy, B. Deaf community and law enforcement: Lessons learned and moving forward. March 2022, In person, Paper presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) national conference: Soaring to New Heights.

Fox, M.L. and DeWindt, L. Deaf Culture. October 2016. Paper presented as guest lecturer at University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry Training in Clinical Psychology, Multicultural Seminar.

Fox, M. l. Conducting clinical services via telehealth with D/HH persons. (August 2020). Virtual, Paper presented at the Mental Health Interpreter Training (MHIT) Alumni Sessions.

Fox, M. L. Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients: Strategies and Resources for Telehealth. (April 2020). Virtual from Rochester NY, Paper presented at the Centerstone’s Research Institute.

Fox, M. L. Interpreting and the Mental Status Exam. (January 2020). Virtual from Rochester, NY., Paper presented at the Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Deaf Services and American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association’s Alabama’s Mental Health Interpreter Training Project.

O’Hearn, A., Fox, M. L., DeWindt, L. Using Cognitive Interviews in the Development of Surveys with Deaf People. (2017). Paper presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) Conference, Portland, OR.

Fox-Ritchie, M. (2016). Kids of Deaf Adults (Kodas): A Place to Belong. A Support Group   Curriculum for Hearing Adolescents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Parents. Paper presented at the 53rd Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Fox-Ritchie, M. (2016). Kids of Deaf Adults (Kodas): A Place to Belong. A Support Group   Curriculum for Hearing Adolescents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Parents. Paper presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) Breakout Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Fox-Ritchie, M. Child and Youth Development: Understanding the Needs of Children and Families with Hearing Loss. May 2015, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Paper presented at the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) Annual Convention.

Fox-Ritchie, M. Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity in Educating the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. April 2015, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Paper presented at Keiser University, Latin Division, Faculty Meeting/Training.

Fox-Ritchie, M. and Williams, S. Sensitivity in Working with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Population. March 2013, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Paper presented at Costco Wholesale Staff Training.       

Fox-Ritchie, M. Cultural Sensitivity in Serving the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. April 2012, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Paper presented at Memorial Healthcare Systems, Community Youth Services Staff Meeting.

Fox, M.L. & Pollard, R. Q. Interpreting Mental Status Exams. In I. Souza & E. Fragkou (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Medical Interpreting. (pp. 260-275). IGI Global Publishing.

Pollard, R. Q., & Fox, M. L. (2019). Forensic Evaluation of Deaf Adults with Language Deprivation. In Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health (pp. 101-135). Routledge.

Fox-Ritchie, M. (2016). Kids of Deaf Adults (Kodas): A Place to Belong. A Support Group   Curriculum for Hearing Adolescents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Parents. Paper presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) Breakout Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Fox, M. L., & Pollard Jr., R. Q. (2021). Interpreting and the Mental Status Exam. In Management Association, I. (Ed.), Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment (pp. 533-548). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/interpreting-and-the-mental-status-exam/276043** this is a book chapter 

To access the book: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/interpreting-and-the-mental-status-exam/276043


 Fox, M. Coping Through COVID-19: Individual, Family & Community. April 2020, Virtual, Paper presented at the Deaf Circle, Deaf Events.



Mental Health Topics

Simning, A., Fox, M. L., Barnett, S. L., Sorensen, S., & Conwell, Y. (2018) Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults With Auditory, Vision, and Dual Sensory Impairment. Journal of Aging and Health, 0898264318781123.

Fox, M. L. (Writer, Presenter & Filmer). (2020). Telehealth: Informed Consent 101. [YouTube Video] A short video produced for Centerstone’s Research Institute, COVID-19 Training Series. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGC963XuglA&feature=youtu.be

Fox, M. L. (Writer, Presenter & Filmer). (2020). Telehealth: Logistics 101. [YouTube Video] A short video produced for Centerstone’s Research Institute, COVID-19 Training Series. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWy0pQr-e64&feature=youtu.be

Simning, A., Fox, M.L., Barnett, S., Sorensen, S., and Conwell, Y. Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults with Hearing, Vision, and Dual Sensory Loss: Ad Analysis of National health and Aging Trends Study Data.  February 2018, Rochester, NY, Paper presented at the meeting of the Healthy Living with Hearing Loss committee at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester Prevention Research Center: National Center for Deaf Health Research.

Psychoeducation & Community Topics

Fox, M. Coping Through COVID-19: Individual, Family & Community. April 2020, Virtual, Paper presented at Deaf Events Among Families Circle.

Fox, M.  Insights for Educating Students with Hearing Loss. June 2022. Paper presented at Roberts Wesleyan College class DPSY 716 Exceptionality and Diversity.

Fox, M. 4 Styles of Communication: How to Make Them Work for You in Your Education and  Career. September 2019, Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RIT-RISE) Scientists-In-Training Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Undergraduates. 

Fox, M. L., Ogden, S., & Sullivan, P. (Summer 2018). Underserved Populations Committee is Up and Running in Rochester! National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rochester Summer Newsletter.

T32 Postdoctoral Fellows Career Development, May 2018. Rochester, NY, Panel presentation at the Injury Control Research Center on Suicide Prevention (ICRC-S) Research Training Institute.

Dinga, S. and Fox, M., Understanding Diabetes. 2017. Paper presented at community workshop meeting of DePaul Rochester View Apartments, Rochester, NY.

Fox, M.L. and Mayes, K., Deaf-Friendly. NAMI Rochester. December 2016. Rochester, NY, Paper presented at the meeting of the Board of Directors meeting of National Alliance on Mental Illness, Rochester, NY.

Fox, M. and Haynes, S., Sex Education. 2016. Paper presented at community workshop meeting of DePaul Rochester View Apartments, Rochester, NY.

Fox-Ritchie, M., Parenting Teenagers. March 2006, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Paper presented at Parenting Program at Federal Correctional Institution.