Katherine M. Iverson, PhD
Katherine M. Iverson, PhD
Clinical Research Psychologist
Women's Health Sciences Division
Email: Katherine.Iverson@va.gov
Academic Appointment
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Education
- University of Nevada, Reno, Clinical Psychology, MA and PhD
- University of Notre Dame, Psychology, BA
Expertise and Interests
- Women's mental health and interpersonal violence
- Intimate partner violence in civilian and veteran populations
- Intimate partner violence screening and intervention
- Implementation science
Featured Publications
Iverson, K. M., Livingston, W. S., Vogt, D., Smith, B. N., Kehle-Forbes, S. M., & Mitchell, K. S. (2024). Prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence among US military Veterans: Findings from surveys with two national samples. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 39, 418-427. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-023-08486-9 PTSDpubs id1627901 (PDF)
Iverson, K. M., Stolzmann, K. L., Brady, J. E., Adjognon, O. L., Dichter, M. E., Lew, R. A., Gerber, M. R., Portnoy, G. A., Iqbal, S., Haskell, S. G., Bruce, L. E., & Miller, C. J. (2023). Integrating intimate partner violence screening programs in primary care: Results from a Hybrid-II implementation-effectiveness RCT. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 65, 251-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.02.013 PTSDpubs id1619194 (PDF)
Iverson, K. M., Danitz, S. B., Shayani, D. R., Vogt, D., Stirman, S. W., Hamilton, A. B., Mahoney, C. T., Gerber, M. R., & Dichter, M. E. (2022). Recovering from intimate partner violence through strengths and empowerment: Findings from a randomized clinical trial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 83, 38188. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.21m14041 PTSDpubs id1584105 (PDF)
Iverson, K. M., Dardis, C. M., & Pogoda, T. K. (2017). Traumatic brain injury and PTSD symptoms as a consequence of intimate partner violence. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 74, 80-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2017.01.007 PTSDpubs id46692 (PDF)
Iverson, K. M., Gradus, J. L., Resick, P. A., Suvak, M. K., Smith, K. F., & Monson, C. M. (2011). Cognitive–behavioral therapy for PTSD and depression symptoms reduces risk for future intimate partner violence among interpersonal trauma survivors. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79, 193. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022512 PTSDpubs id36112 (PDF)
Key Projects
I have developed, evaluated, and implemented best practices for intimate partner violence identification and intervention. My colleagues and I developed the Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE) intervention, which we validated with women in a randomized clinical trial (RCT) and are now spreading in VA. I am leading a multisite comparative effectiveness RCT with women and men to further understand its longer term effectiveness and implementation potential.
Awards and Honors
- Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, President Obama, 2014
- Implementation Research Institute (IRI) Fellowship, NIMH/VA QUERI, 2016
- Lynne Stevens Research Award, Boston University School of Medicine, 2012
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