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Alyson K. Zalta

TitleAssistant Professor
InstitutionRush University, Rush Medical College
DepartmentBehavioral Sciences
Address1645 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago IL 60612
Phone312-563-2828
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    My ORCID is 0000-0002-5159-8431.
    My Scopus ID is 10142049100.
    My NIH COMMONS name is AZALTA.

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    1. Ilyas Y, Hassanbeigi Daryani S, Kiriella D, Pachwicewicz P, Boley RA, Reyes KM, Smith DL, Zalta AK, Schueller SM, Karnik NS, Stiles-Shields C. Geolocation Patterns, Wi-Fi Connectivity Rates, and Psychiatric Symptoms Among Urban Homeless Youth: Mixed Methods Study Using Self-report and Smartphone Data. JMIR Form Res. 2023 Apr 18; 7:e45309. PMID: 37071457.
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    2. Wislocki KE, Zalta AK. Assessing the existence of trauma-related diagnostic overshadowing in adult populations. Psychol Trauma. 2023 Apr 13. PMID: 37053403.
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    3. Tannahill HS, Barrett TS, Zalta AK, Tehee M, Blais RK. Posttraumatic Cognitions Differ Between Men and Women after Military Sexual Assault Revictimization in Their Contribution to PTSD Symptoms. J Interpers Violence. 2023 04; 38(7-8):6038-6061. PMID: 36210787.
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    4. Straka K, Blacketer AR, Martinez RL, Glover A, Winiarski DA, Karnik NS, Schueller SM, Zalta AK. Rates and correlates of well-being among youth experiencing homelessness. J Community Psychol. 2022 09; 50(8):3746-3759. PMID: 35460583.
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    5. Blais RK, Zalta AK. Exploring how positive and negative social exchanges relate to posttraumatic stress disorder severity among previously deployed men service members/veterans. Psychol Trauma. 2023 Feb; 15(2):247-254. PMID: 34968113.
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    6. Dutcher CD, Dowd SM, Zalta AK, Taylor DJ, Rosenfield D, Perrone A, Otto MW, Pollack MH, Hofmann SG, Smits JAJ. Sleep quality and outcome of exposure therapy in adults with social anxiety disorder. Depress Anxiety. 2021 11; 38(11):1182-1190. PMID: 34010494.
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    7. Held P, Klassen BJ, Steigerwald VL, Smith DL, Bravo K, Rozek DC, Van Horn R, Zalta A. Do morally injurious experiences and index events negatively impact intensive PTSD treatment outcomes among combat veterans? Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2021 Mar 08; 12(1):1877026. PMID: 34025919.
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    8. Dowd SM, Zalta AK, Burgess HJ, Adkins EC, Valdespino-Hayden Z, Pollack MH. Double-blind randomized controlled study of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of eszopiclone vs placebo for the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and insomnia. World J Psychiatry. 2020 Mar 19; 10(3):21-28. PMID: 32257848.
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    9. Glover AC, Schueller SM, Winiarski DA, Smith DL, Karnik NS, Zalta AK. Automated Mobile Phone-Based Mental Health Resource for Homeless Youth: Pilot Study Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability. JMIR Ment Health. 2019 Oct 11; 6(10):e15144. PMID: 31605516.
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    10. Held P, Klassen BJ, Boley RA, Wiltsey Stirman S, Smith DL, Brennan MB, Van Horn R, Pollack MH, Karnik NS, Zalta AK. Feasibility of a 3-week intensive treatment program for service members and veterans with PTSD. Psychol Trauma. 2020 May; 12(4):422-430. PMID: 31318250.
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    11. Schueller SM, Glover AC, Rufa AK, Dowdle CL, Gross GD, Karnik NS, Zalta AK. A Mobile Phone-Based Intervention to Improve Mental Health Among Homeless Young Adults: Pilot Feasibility Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2019 07 02; 7(7):e12347. PMID: 31267980.
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    12. Zalta AK, Bravo K, Valdespino-Hayden Z, Pollack MH, Burgess HJ. A placebo-controlled pilot study of a wearable morning bright light treatment for probable PTSD. Depress Anxiety. 2019 07; 36(7):617-624. PMID: 30995350.
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    13. Zalta AK, Held P, Smith DL, Klassen BJ, Lofgreen AM, Normand PS, Brennan MB, Rydberg TS, Boley RA, Pollack MH, Karnik NS. Evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD. BMC Psychiatry. 2018 07 27; 18(1):242. PMID: 30053860.
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    14. Carroll KK, Lofgreen AM, Weaver DC, Held P, Klassen BJ, Smith DL, Karnik NS, Pollack MH, Zalta AK. Negative posttraumatic cognitions among military sexual trauma survivors. J Affect Disord. 2018 10 01; 238:88-93. PMID: 29864715.
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    15. Held P, Klassen BJ, Hall JM, Friese TR, Bertsch-Gout MM, Zalta AK, Pollack MH. "I knew it was wrong the moment I got the order": A narrative thematic analysis of moral injury in combat veterans. Psychol Trauma. 2019 May; 11(4):396-405. PMID: 29723032.
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    16. Zalta AK, Bui E, Karnik NS, Held P, Laifer LM, Sager JC, Zou D, Rauch PK, Simon NM, Pollack MH, Ohye B. Examining the Relationship Between Parent and Child Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking Veterans. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2018 04; 49(2):209-216. PMID: 28660407.
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    17. Held P, Klassen BJ, Zou DS, Schroedter BS, Karnik NS, Pollack MH, Zalta AK. Negative Posttrauma Cognitions Mediate the Association Between Morally Injurious Events and Trauma-Related Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking Veterans. J Trauma Stress. 2017 12; 30(6):698-703. PMID: 29140560.
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    18. Held P, Boley RA, Karnik NS, Pollack MH, Zalta AK. Characteristics of veterans and military service members who endorse causing harm, injury, or death to others in the military. Psychol Trauma. 2018 May; 10(3):352-359. PMID: 28758768.
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    19. Adkins EC, Zalta AK, Boley RA, Glover A, Karnik NS, Schueller SM. Exploring the potential of technology-based mental health services for homeless youth: A qualitative study. Psychol Serv. 2017 05; 14(2):238-245. PMID: 28481610.
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    20. Zalta AK, Gerhart J, Hall BJ, Rajan KB, Vechiu C, Canetti D, Hobfoll SE. Self-reported posttraumatic growth predicts greater subsequent posttraumatic stress amidst war and terrorism. Anxiety Stress Coping. 2017 Mar; 30(2):176-187. PMID: 27575750.
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    21. Zalta AK, Tirone V, Siedjak J, Boley RA, Vechiu C, Pollack MH, Hobfoll SE. A Pilot Study of Tailored Cognitive-Behavioral Resilience Training for Trauma Survivors With Subthreshold Distress. J Trauma Stress. 2016 06; 29(3):268-72. PMID: 27121865.
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    22. Zalta AK. Psychological mechanisms of effective cognitive-behavioral treatments for PTSD. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2015 Apr; 17(4):560. PMID: 25749748.
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    23. Hobfoll SE, Gerhart JI, Zalta AK, Wells K, Maciejewski J, Fung H. Posttraumatic stress symptoms predict impaired neutrophil recovery in stem cell transplant recipients. Psychooncology. 2015 Nov; 24(11):1529-35. PMID: 25628257.
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    24. Zalta AK, Gillihan SJ, Fisher AJ, Mintz J, McLean CP, Yehuda R, Foa EB. Change in negative cognitions associated with PTSD predicts symptom reduction in prolonged exposure. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2014 Feb; 82(1):171-5. PMID: 24188512.
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    25. Haedt-Matt AA, Zalta AK, Forbush KT, Keel PK. Experimental evidence that changes in mood cause changes in body dissatisfaction among undergraduate women. Body Image. 2012 Mar; 9(2):216-20. PMID: 22210105.
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    26. Zalta AK, Chambless DL. Testing a developmental model of anxiety with the Parental Facilitation of Mastery Scale. J Anxiety Disord. 2011 Apr; 25(3):352-61. PMID: 21111571.
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    27. Simon NM, Shear MK, Fagiolini A, Frank E, Zalta A, Thompson EH, Reynolds CF, Silowash R. Impact of concurrent naturalistic pharmacotherapy on psychotherapy of complicated grief. Psychiatry Res. 2008 May 30; 159(1-2):31-6. PMID: 18336918.
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    28. Simon NM, Shear KM, Thompson EH, Zalta AK, Perlman C, Reynolds CF, Frank E, Melhem NM, Silowash R. The prevalence and correlates of psychiatric comorbidity in individuals with complicated grief. Compr Psychiatry. 2007 Sep-Oct; 48(5):395-9. PMID: 17707245.
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    29. Simon NM, Weiss AM, Kradin R, Evans KC, Reese HE, Otto MW, Oppenheimer JE, Smoller JW, Zalta A, Worthington JJ, Pollack MH. The relationship of anxiety disorders, anxiety sensitivity and pulmonary dysfunction with dyspnea-related distress and avoidance. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2006 Dec; 194(12):951-7. PMID: 17164635.
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    30. Simon NM, Smoller JW, McNamara KL, Maser RS, Zalta AK, Pollack MH, Nierenberg AA, Fava M, Wong KK. Telomere shortening and mood disorders: preliminary support for a chronic stress model of accelerated aging. Biol Psychiatry. 2006 Sep 01; 60(5):432-5. PMID: 16581033.
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    31. Simon NM, Zalta AK, Worthington JJ, Hoge EA, Christian KM, Stevens JC, Pollack MH. Preliminary support for gender differences in response to fluoxetine for generalized anxiety disorder. Depress Anxiety. 2006; 23(6):373-6. PMID: 17068858.
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