Oliver J Lindhiem, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics

Areas of Expertise

  • Children & Adolescents
Oliver J Lindhiem, PhD

Expertise & Interests

Research Interests

Childhood disruptive behavior disorders; Evidence-based assessment; Research methodology

Clinical Interests

Behavior problems of childhood; Parenting; Attachment

Education Interests

Research mentorship; Medical student education

Selected Publications

  1. Lindhiem O, Yu L, Vaughn-Coaxum RA, Toevs EK, Angus AR, Kolko DJ, Silk JS, & Pilkonis PA. (in press). Knowledge of Effective Parenting Test - Internalizing Module (KEPT-I): Development and validation in a national sample. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
  2. Lindhiem O, Tomlinson CS, Kolko DJ, Silk JS, Hafeman D, Wallace M, Setiawan IMA & Parmanto B. (in press). A novel smartphone-based application and supportive accountability for the treatment of childhood disruptive behavior problems: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols. Doi: 10.2196/67051
  3. Lindhiem O, Goel M, Shaaban S, Mak K, Chikersal P, Feldman J, & Harris J. (2022). Objective measurement of hyperactivity using mobile sensing and machine learning: A pilot study. JMIR Formative Research, 6(4), e35803. doi: 10.2196/35803
  4. Lindhiem O, Vaughn-Coaxum RA, Harris JL & Kolko DJ. (2020). A computer adaptive test (CAT) for knowledge of parent management skills: Prototype development and preliminary psychometrics. Journal of Family Psychology, 34(6), 752758. doi: 10.1037/fam0000641
  5. Lindhiem O, PetersenI T, Mentch LK & Youngstrom EA. (2020). The importance of calibration in clinical psychology. Assessment, 27(4), 840-854. doi: 10.1177/1073191117752
  6. Coren MA, Lindhiem O, Angus RA, Toevs EK & Radovic A. (in press). Provider perspectives on implementing an enhanced digital screening for adolescent depression and suicidality: A qualitative study. JMIR Formative Research. Doi: 10.2196/67624
  7. Lindhiem O, Burke JD, Feldman JA, Kolko DJ & Pilkonis PA. (in press). Deficits in parent knowledge of behavior management skills is strongly associated with CD symptoms but not ODD symptoms. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. Doi: 10.1007/s10862-022-09989-1
  8. Radovic A., Coren MA, Wecht S, Hazebrook T, LaPorte M, George-Milford B & Lindhiem O. (in press). Detecting and managing adolescent depression in primary care: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Procedia Computer Science. Doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2022.09.087
  9. Anderson NP, Feldman JA, Kolko DJ, Pilkonis PA & Lindhiem O. (2022). National norms for the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in children. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 47(6), 652-661. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsab132
  10. Brabson LA, Harris JL, Lindhiem O & Herschell AD. (2020). Workforce turnover in community behavioral health agencies in the USA: A systematic review with recommendations. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 23(3), 297-315. doi: 0.1007/s10567-020-00313-5

Education & Credentials

Education & Training

Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Delaware
Internship
Child Clinical / Pediatric Psychology, Geisinger Medical Center
Postdoctoral
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
  • Member, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Member, American Association of University Professors

Selected Honors & Awards

  • Pitt Innovator Award, University of Pittsburgh