Specialty Area: ADHD and Behavior Disorders
Dr. Evans is an acclaimed behavioral psychologist and Director of Training of our Psychology program, She provides clinical services to children and families and provides consultation services to many of the top schools and professionals in the New York-metropolitan area. Dr. Evans also coordinated the "Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters" study at the CSC. Dr. Evans has been published in Infant Behavior and Development and Child Development.
Dr. Evans earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University. She completed an internship in Clinical Psychology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Schneider Children's Hospital. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Eastern Psychological Association, and the New York State Psychological Association.
In the News
Harry Potter Mania
Dr. Lori Evans appeared live on WNBC's News 4 You with Perri Peltz to discuss the craze behind Harry Potter. (July 23, 2007)
Ready to Roam Alone
Dr. Lori Evans spoke to WABC’s Eyewitness News This Morning about how parents can know when children are ready to do more things on their own. Dr. Evans said that as children push to be more independent, parents should be open to negotiations, which can allow them to understand how mature children actually are. (April 10, 2007)
Teen Suicide Increases
Dr. Lori Evans was quoted in a Westchester Parent article about the recent CDC report showing an increase in teen suicides. Dr. Evans said that adults should take seriously teens who talk about killing him/herself. (March 1, 2007)
Some Experts Blame FDA Labeling for Child Suicide Increase
Dr. Lori Evans spoke to ABC News about a new study from the CDC showing that suicide rates in children and adolescents age 1–19 rose more than 18 percent from 2003 to 2004. This increase occurred at the same time the FDA mandated that SSRIs include a heightened "black box" warning of the possible link to increased suicidal thoughts while taking these drugs. Dr. Evans told ABC News that no study has ever shown an increase in suicides from taking anti-depressants. (February 5, 2007)
