Aaron P. Armelie, PhD

Assistant Professor

School of Medicine
Department
Psychiatry Adult
Psychiatry
Shield

Education & Affiliations

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Kent State University, 2009
Clinical Psychology Internship, Department of Psychiatry, LSU Health Sciences Center, 2008 - 2009
MA, Clinical Psychology, Kent State University, 2006
BA, Clinical Psychology, Kent State University 2002

Biography

Years At Tulane: Since 2010

Dr. Armelie’s professional interests broadly include psychosocial aspects of health and wellbeing (with particular focus on individuals, families and communities experiencing social stress), adjustment to and living with acute and chronic health concerns (e.g., cancer, HIV), and recovery from traumatic stress and adverse life experiences. Dr. Armelie values diversity, equity and inclusion, and working collaboratively with others from a stance of cultural humility.

Contributions

Wise, A. E., Smith, B. C., Armelie, A. P., Boarts, J. M., & Delahanty, D. L. (2019). Age moderates the relationship between source of social support and mental health in racial minority LGB youth. Journal of Health Psychology, 24, 888-897.

Sautter, F. S., Glynn, S. M., Cretu, J. B., Senturk, D., Armelie, A. P., & Wielt, D. B. (2016). Structured Approach Therapy for combat-related PTSD in returning veterans: Complementary mediation by changes in emotion functioning. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 29, 384-387

Smith, B. C., Armelie, A. P., Boarts, J. M., Delahanty, D. L, & Brazil, M. (2016). PTSD, depression, and substance use in relation to suicidality risk among traumatized minority lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Archives of Suicide Research, 20, 80-93.

Sandoz, E. K., Moyer, D., & Armelie, A. P. (2015). Psychological flexibility as a framework for understanding and improving family reintegration following military deployment. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 495-507.

Pacella, M. L., Armelie, A. P., Boarts, J., Wagner, G., Jones, T., Feeny, N. & Delahanty, D. L. (2012). The impact of prolonged exposure on PTSD symptoms and associated psychopathology in people living with HIV: A randomized test of concept. AIDS and Behavior, 16, 1327-1340.

Sautter, F. J., Armelie, A. P., Glynn, S. M., & Wielt, D. B. (2011). The development of a couple-based treatment for PTSD in returning veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42, 63-69.

Boarts, J. M., Buckley-Fischer, B. A., Armelie, A. P., Bogart, L. M., & Delahanty, D. L. (2009). The impact of HIV diagnosis-related versus non-diagnosis related trauma on PTSD, depression, medication adherence, and HIV disease markers. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6, 4-16.

Boarts, J. M., Bogart, L. M., Tabak, M. A., Armelie, A. P., & Delahanty D. L. (2008). Relationship of race-, sexual orientation-, and HIV-related discrimination with adherence to HIV treatment: A pilot study. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 5, 445-451.