Dr. John Boekamp

Biography

John R. Boekamp is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. His research focuses on ameliorating severe emotional and behavioral disturbances in early childhood. He collaborates with colleagues to examine the correlates of disruptive behavior, self-harming thoughts, and dysregulated moods in young children who present for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. His work includes investigating the treatment responses of highly impaired children through the use of quantitative assessment methods during partial hospital treatment. Boekamp's research has led to significant findings on emotional dysregulation, aggression, and self-injury in preschool-age children. He has played a crucial role in collecting data from over 1300 patients, contributing to important discussions on early childhood mental health, including the long-term impacts of persistent irritability and behavioral issues. Additionally, he has researched how emotion processes and caregiver factors affect self-regulation among children with serious emotional disturbances. His published works highlight crucial clinically relevant issues in the field and aim to improve treatment outcomes for this vulnerable population.

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