Research & Advocacy

Publications & Media

A selected collection of Dr. Jamie Freeny's peer-reviewed publications, presentations, legislative testimony, and child advocacy media interviews.

Selected Publications & Presentations

Book chapter

Impacting Maternal and Prenatal Care Together: A Harris County/Houston Collaborative

Hanke, J., Freeny, J., Buzi, R. S.

Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health, Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780197662984

Feb 2024Link coming soon
Journal article

Outcomes of professional development activities for selected Texas school personnel helping students cope with behavioral and mental health issues

Wingenbach, G., Koswatta, T. J., Engels, J., Freeny, J., Haddad, S.

Scientific Reports 13, 10346

2023View
Oral presentation

Multidisciplinary Collaborative Approach To Systems Change For School Mental Health

Freeny, J., Fulgiam Thurston, A., Haddad, S.

15th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (Seville, Spain)

Nov 2022Link coming soon
Journal article

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Depression, Resilience, & Spirituality in African-American Adolescents

Freeny, J., Peskin, M., Schick, V., Cuccaro, P., Addy, R., Morgan, R., Johnson-Baker, K.

Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 14, 209–221

Jan 2021View
Journal article

Impacting Maternal and Prenatal Care Together: A Collaborative Effort to Improve Birth Outcomes

Freeny, J., Cummings, A., Hillard Alford, M., Hanke, J., Lloyd, L., Boswell, D.

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk, Vol. 5, Iss. 1, Article 18

2014View
Webinar

Trauma Informed Practices in Schools: Understanding Racial Trauma and Cultivating Wellness

Freeny, J., McCoy, A.

NASMHPD, SAMHSA, and MHA collaboration — Athena Forum

July 2021View
Legislative testimony

Impact and Implication of Covid on Children’s Mental Health

Freeny, J.

State House Select Committee testimony; also testified for 2 child-advocacy bills

Oct 2021Link coming soon

Child Advocacy Media Interviews

Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Podcast

Safe & Supportive Schools: Educator and Student Mental Wellness

Interviewer: Sasha Blake

July 2023Link coming soon
Shift Press

Mental health and student success: Why Texas needs more school counselors

Interviewer: Julia Harfenist

June 2023Read / Watch
Fox Business / Fox News affiliates

Mental Health Workforce Shortage Created a Growing Healthcare Crisis

Interviewer: Joy Addison

March 2023Read / Watch
Houston Chronicle

Increasing number of kids and teens seeking treatment for mental health crises at local emergency departments

Interviewer: Anna Bauman

November 2022Link coming soon
Channel 2 News (Click2Houston)

Students Discuss School Safety

Interviewer: Haley Hernandez

August 2022Read / Watch
Houston Public Media

Houston Matters: Annie E. Casey Foundation Report

Interviewer: Troy Schulze

August 2022Read / Watch
Reform Austin

Experts Concerned About Kids Mental Health

Interviewer: Isobella Harkrider

Feb 2021Read / Watch
ABC13

COVID-19 blues will get worse for children if they don’t go to school

Interviewer: Roxie Bustamante

July 2020Read / Watch
YouTube panel

Black Mental Health Matters

July 2020Read / Watch
ABC13

How fighting racial injustice can impact mental health

Interviewer: Raven Ambers

June 2020Read / Watch
ABC13

Police killings can have profound effects on mental health of Black Americans, expert says

Interviewer: Raven Ambers

May 2020Read / Watch
The Cut

It Can Be Hard to Concentrate or Focus on Something Else

July 2020Read / Watch
Houston Chronicle

Houston has experienced a series of unfortunate events. Our children are likely suffering for it

Interviewer: Alex Stuckey

April 2020Read / Watch