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Sally Weinstein PhD

Sally Weinstein
Designation
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Associate Director, University of Illinois Center on Depression and Resilience (UICDR)
  • Director, Psychosocial Training
  • Institute for Juvenile Research, Department of Psychiatry
  • University of Illinois Chicago
Contact Information
  • Sweins3 [at] uic.edu
  • (312) 996-7723
  • (312) 413-7757
  • Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR)
    1747 W. Roosevelt Rd.
    Chicago IL 60612
Website

Sally Weinstein, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist in the Pediatric Mood Disorders Clinic (PMDC). Dr. Weinstein is engaged in programs of research investigating the psychosocial treatment of children with bipolar disorder, the assessment and treatment of suicidality within pediatric bipolar disorder, and the influences of parent and child mood disorders on pediatric asthma.  In addition, Dr. Weinstein provides clinical evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents with mood disorders; facilitates the RAINBOW group therapy program for children with bipolar spectrum disorders and the Teen Girls Depression Group; and is the Director of Psychosocial Training in the PMDC. 

Dr. Weinstein received a Bachelor of Science from Duke University (2001) and obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago (2009).  Dr. Weinstein completed her Internship in Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychology at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois (2009), and completed a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded by the National Institutes of Health, within the Pediatric Mood Disorders Program/Pediatric Brain Research and Intervention Center at the University of Illinois Chicago (2011).

  • psychiatry

    Child and adolescent mental health; pediatric mood disorders, particularly pediatric bipolar disorder and youth suicidality; cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for child and adolescent psychopathology; psychosocial intervention research; developmental psychopathology.
  • National Institutes of Health-NHLBI R01HL123797, Asthma Action at Erie Trial (Co-I; PI: Martin)
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Young Investigator Grant, Identifying Risk Factors and Intervention Methods to Prevent Suicide in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder (PI)
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Young Investigator Grant, Identifying Risk Factors and Intervention Methods to Prevent Suicide in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder (PI)
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  • Martin, M.A., Pugach, O, Mosnaim, G., Weinstein, S.M., Rosales, G., Roy, A., Pappalardo, A.A., & Walton, S. (2021). Community health worker asthma interventions for children: Results from a clinically integrated randomized comparative effectiveness trial. American Journal of Public Health, e1-e10. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306272

    Weinstein, S.M., Pugach, O., Orozco, K., Rosales, G., Mosnaim, G.S., Pappalardo A.A, & Martin, M.M. (2021). Psychosocial Moderators and Outcomes of a Randomized Effectiveness Trial for Child Asthma. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46: 673-687. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsab011

    Gruhn, M., West, A., Hamlat, E. & Weinstein, S.M. (2021). Assessing change in suicidal ideation intensity for youth in treatment for pediatric bipolar disorder. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 26(3): 795-809. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104521996762

    Fristad, M.A., Bell, Z., Dopp, R., Ghaziuddin, N., Leffler, J., Schneck, C.D., Singh, M.K., Sullivan, A., Weinstein, S.M., & Miller, L. (2021). Measurement-Based Care in Youth: Feasibility and Acceptance. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 31(3): 233-234. doi:10.1089/cap.2020.152. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2020.0152

    Weinstein, S.M., Orozco, K., Pugach, O., Rosales, G., Songthangtham, N., & Martin, M.M. (2020). Parent Nativity and Child Asthma Control in Families of Mexican Heritage: The Effects of Parent Depression and Social Support. Academic Pediatrics; 20, 967-974.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2020.05.007.

    Martin, M.A., Bisarini, R., Roy, A., Mosnaim, G., Rosales, G., Weinstein, S.M. & Walton SM. (2020) Implementation Lessons from a Randomized Trial Integrating Community Asthma Education for Children. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 43, 125-135. Doi: 10.1097/JAC.0000000000000326

    Pappalardo, A.A., & Weinstein, S.M. (2019). The Anxiety-Asthma Relationship: Risk or Resilience; Editorial Commentary. Journal of Pediatrics, 214, 8-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.07.060

    Weinstein, S.M., Pugach, O., Rosales, G., Mosnaim, G.S., Walton, S.W., & Martin, M.M. (2019). Family Chaos and Asthma Control. Pediatrics, 144, 1-11.doi: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2758

    Mosnaim, G.S., Weinstein, S.M., Pugach, O., Rosales, G., Roy, A., Walton, S., & Martin, M. (2019). Design and Baseline Characteristics of a Low-income Urban Cohort of Children with Asthma: The Asthma Action at Erie Trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 79, 55-65. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2019.02.006

    Weinstein, S.M., Cruz, R., Isaia, A., Peters, A., & West, A.E. (2018). Child- and Family-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for pediatric bipolar disorder: Applications for suicide prevention. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviors, 48, 797-811. doi: 10.1111/sltb.12416

    Isaia, A., Weinstein, S.M., Shankman, S. A., & West, A. E. (2018). Predictors of Dropout in Family-BasedPsychosocial Treatment for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: An exploratory study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27, 1-17. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-018-1126-0

    Peters, A.T., Weinstein, S.M., Isaia, A., Van Meter, A., Henry, D.B, & West, A.E. (2017). Symptom dimensions and trajectories of functioning among bipolar youth: A cluster analysis. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 24, 146-157. DOI: 10.1097/PRA.0000000000000307.

    MacPherson, H.A., Weinstein, S.M., & West, A.E. (2017). Non-suicidal self-injury in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Clinical correlates and impact on psychosocial treatment outcomes. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. doi: 10.1007/s10802-017-0331-4

    MacPherson, H.A., Weinstein, S.M., Henry, D.B., & West, A.E. (2016). Mediators in the randomized trial of Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for pediatric bipolar disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 85, 60-71.  doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.08.014

    Weinstein, S.M., Henry, D.B., Katz, A.C., Peters, A.T., and West, A.E. (2015). Treatment Moderators of Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 54 (2), 116-125.

    Weinstein, S.M., Van Meter, A., Katz, A.C., Peters, A., & West, A.E. (2015). Cognitive and Family Correlates of Current Suicidal Ideation in Children with Bipolar Disorder.  Journal of Affective Disorders, 173, 15-21.

    West, A.E., Weinstein, S.M., Peters, A., Katz, A., Cruz, R., & Pavuluri, M.N. and Henry, D. (2014). Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 54 (2), 116-125.

    Weinstein, S.M., West, A.E., & Pavuluri, M.N. (2013). Psychosocial Treatment for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Current and Future Directions. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 13(7), 843-850. doi:10.1586/14737175.2013.811985.

    Weinstein, S.M., & Mermelstein, R.J. (2013).  Dynamic associations of negative mood and smoking across the development of smoking in adolescence.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 42(5), 629-642.doi: 10.1080/15374416.2013.794698.

    Weinstein, S.M., & Mermelstein, R. (2013). Influences of mood variability, negative, moods, and depression on adolescent cigarette smoking.  Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.  doi:10.1037/a0031488

    West, A.E., & Weinstein, S.M.  (2012).A Family-Based Model for Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. Israel Journal of Psychiatry, 49(2), 86-94.

    West, A.E., Weinstein, S.M., Celio, C.I. Henry, D., & Pavuluri, M.N. (2011). Comorbid disruptive behavior disorder and aggression predict functional outcomes and differential response to risperidone versus divalproex in pharmacotherapy for pediatric bipolar disorder.  Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 21(6), 545-553.

    Weinstein, S.M., Mermelstein, R., Shiffman, S., and Flay, B.  (2008). Mood variability and cigarette smoking escalation among adolescents.  Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 22, 504 – 513.

    Weinstein, S.M., & Mermelstein, R.J.  (2007).  Relations between daily activities and adolescent mood: The role of autonomy.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 36, 1 – 13.

    Weinstein, S.M., Mermelstein, R.J., Hankin, B.L., Hedeker, D., and Flay, B. (2007). Longitudinal patterns of daily affect and global mood during adolescence.  Journal of Research on Adolescence, 17, 587-600. 

    Weinstein, S.M., Mermelstein, R.J., Hedeker, D., Hankin, B.L., and Flay, B. (2006).  The time-varying influences of peer and family support on adolescent daily positive and negative affect.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 35, 420 – 430. 

     

    Select Treatment Manuals, Book Chapters and Other Publications

    Kumar, A. & Weinstein, S.M. “Op-ed: Keys to preventing suicide? Openness, understanding and compassion.” Chicago Tribune, 12 October 2021 (online), 13 October 2021 (print), https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-suicide-prevention-collective-20211012-2ug4ffdj3zh2tiqam6cwa3irj4-story.html

    Weinstein, S.M. & West, A.E. (2021). Psychosocial Interventions for Childhood Affective Disorders: Is the Family the Key to Success? Editorial in S. Weinstein and A. West (eds.), Special Issue: State of the Evidence for Psychosocial Interventions for Childhood Affective Disorders: The Role of the Family, Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.089

    Kumar, A. & Weinstein, S. “Op-ed: Stop expecting athletes to ‘power through’ with disregard for mental health.” Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2021, https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-naomi-osaka-depression-anxiety-20210602-mjagu57qxrdwrkabgjsmvidyxu-story.html

    Weinstein, S.M., Isaia, A., & West, A.E. (2018). Bipolar Spectrum. In S. Hupp (Ed.), Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy: Components of Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth and their Parents. New York: Cambridge University Press.

    West, A.E., & Weinstein, S.M., & Pavuluri, M.N.  (2017). Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Treatment Manual: Programs that Work Series. New York: Oxford University Press.

Date Released Title Source
04/04/2024 Dr. Weinstein published the following article, on behalf of the Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Task Group of the NNDC, in Journal of Affective Disorders.
04/04/2024 Dr. Weinstein presented "What’s Up with the Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder", Invited Virtual Program: Feed Your Mind Series, No Shame on U No Shame on U
12/15/2023 Psychiatry Faculty Honored During Annual Ceremony! Congratulations Drs. Ashley Mulvihill, Sally Weinstein, Subhash Pandey, Jaleel Abdul-Adil and Liza Suarez
06/01/2023 CBS 2's Brad Edwards was joined by Dr. Sally Weinstein to talk about the long-term mental health impacts of the pandemic.
06/29/2022 Drs. Sally Weinstein & Anand Kumar “Op-ed: Schools must prepare to do more to stop teen suicide, bullying.” Chicago Sun Times
04/20/2022 Dr. Sally Weinstein was interviewed on NBC5 Evening News, along with Dr. Mark Rasenick, to discuss the impact of Dr. Rasenick’s breakthrough depression research in the field NBC 5 Chicago
04/20/2022 Dr. Sally Weinstein hosted an educational webinar on “Suicide Risk Prevention in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder International Bipolar Foundation
11/22/2021 Dr. Sally Weinstein was interviewed on The 21st Show (National Public Radio), to discuss the mental health impact of seasonal affective disorder. The 21st Show (National Public Radio)
08/27/2021 Dr. Sally Weinstein is the Guest Editor of a Special Issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders Science Direct
06/02/2021 Read Dr. Kumar and Dr. Weinstein Chicago Tribune's article "Op-ed: Stop expecting athletes to ‘power through’ with disregard for mental health" Chicago Tribune
07/11/2019 Dr. Sally Weinstein received media coverage on Child Asthma and Family Chaos study Public News Service
02/15/2019 Pediatric Mood Disorders Clinic (PMDC) hosted a team of visiting colleagues from Lund, Sweden