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PRESENTATIONS

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Maven Moments: Pediatric Mental Health Webinar. Webinar presented to Maven Clinic members. 

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Horgan, L., Benaroya, & McNally, J., L., Benaroya, & Horgan, L. (March 31, 2021). Parental and children’s mental health.  Webinar presented to Maven Clinic members.

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Stetson, E. & McNally, J. (2020, November). Stress, distress and resiliency during COVID and racial unrest.

Paper presented at the Colorado Society of School Psychologists Annual Fall Conference, Virtual.

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Race, K., & McNally, J. (2020, June). Building family resilience in uncertain times. Webinar to the Parent Information Network.

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Meltzer, L., Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2020, February). Impact of changing school start times on student sleep on student sleep and mental health. Paper presented at the Colorado Association of School Executives Winter Leadership Conference, Westminster, CO. 

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Plog, A., Meltzer, L.J., & McNally, J. (2019, November). Advocating for school start time changes in order to improve student sleep, academic performance and physical/mental health. Session presented at the annual conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Austin, TX.

 

Meltzer, L., Plog, A., Wahlstrom, K., Dosen, A., & McNally, J. (2019, November). Healthy School start times in later wake times and more sleep for adolescents with Benefits maintained for 2 years. Poster presented at the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Conference, Providence, RI. 

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Plog, A., McNally, J., & Ross, L. (2019, October). Consideration of factors contributing to trends in youth suicidality: Implications for school-based interventions. Workshop presented at the Colorado Safe Schools Summit, Thornton, CO.

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Meltzer, L. J., McNally, J., Wahlstrom, K. L., & Plog, A. E. (2019, June). Impact of Changing Middle and  High School Start Times on Sleep, Extracurricular Activities, Homework, and Academic Engagement. Paper presented at the annual SLEEP meeting, San Antonio, TX. 

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Plog, A. E., McNally, J., Wahlstrom, K. L., & Meltzer, L. J. (2019, June). Impact of Changing School Start Times on Teachers/Staff. Paper presented at the annual SLEEP meeting, San Antonio, TX. 

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Plog, A.E., & McNally, J. (2019, March). Using Research and Data to Guide Ongoing Suicide​ Prevention Programming. Paper presented at the Building Resiliency and Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Symposium, Thornton, CO

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Plog, A. E., McNally, J., & Meltzer, L. J. (2018, November). Does changing school start times equally impact health outcomes in students? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CO. 

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Meltzer, L. J., Plog, A. E., McVey, J., & McNally, J. (2018, October). Sleep health across development for students in the United States. Poster presented at the Sleep Down Under Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Australia. Note: selected for Poster Discussion Presentation.

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Siegfried, S., Meltzer, L.J., Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2018, July). Changing school start times: Sleep science, community engagement, and student wellness.  Paper presented at the annual convention of the Colorado Association of School Executives, Breckenridge, CO.
 

McNally, J., Plog, A., & Mistler, M. (2018, June). Create systems and improve skills to reduce student and staff stress. Breakout session presented at the Healthy Schools Leadership Retreat, Keystone, CO.

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Plog, A., McNally, J., & Meltzer, L.J. (2018, February). Successful blueprint for advocating for school start time change.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.
 

Siegfried, S., Meltzer, L.J., Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2017, December). School start times. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Springs, CO.

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Meltzer, L. J., McNally, J., & Plog, A. (2017, November). Changing school start times: Community engagement and pre-change student data. Poster presented at the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Conference, Amelia Island, FL. 
 

Mistler, M., Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2017, October). Innovative ideas that support students’ well-being in and beyond the classroom.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum, Denver, CO.

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Plog, A., McNally, J., & Short-Camilli, C. (2017, October). The use of student data to inform ongoing suicide prevention programming.  Paper presented at the annual Colorado Safe Schools Summit, Thornton, Colorado.
 

McNally, J. (2017, April). Working with your kids to create a positive summer transition. Presentation to Adams 12 Gifted and Talented Parent’s Group, Thornton, CO. 

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Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2016, August). Student Disclosure of suicidal thoughts: Frequency and relationship with reported suicide attempts. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

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McNally, J. (2016, April). Supporting resilience, grit and social emotional skills. Presentation to Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented, Broomfield, CO.
 

McNally, J., & Plog, A. (2015, October). Mindfulness as a strategy to support school safety.  Paper presented at the annual Colorado Safe Schools Summit, Thornton, CO.

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McNally, J. (2017, April). Working with your kids to create a positive summer transition. Presentation to Adams 12 Gifted and Talented Parent’s Group, Thornton, CO. 

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Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2016, August). Student Disclosure of suicidal thoughts: Frequency and relationship with reported suicide attempts. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

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McNally, J. (2016, April). Supporting resilience, grit and social emotional skills. Presentation to Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented, Broomfield, CO.
 

McNally, J., & Plog, A. (2015, October). Mindfulness as a strategy to support school safety.  Paper presented at the annual Colorado Safe Schools Summit, Thornton, CO.

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Plog, A., & McNally, J., (2014, October). Who students tell about bullying and suicidality: Similarities and differences. Paper presented at the annual Colorado Safe Schools Summit, Loveland, CO.

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Plog, A., & McNally, J., (2014, February). Who students tell about bullying and suicidality: Similarities and differences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC.

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McNally, J., Race, K., & Plog, A. (2013, November). Supporting self-care and student achievement through comprehensive wellness strategies and mindfulness practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Colorado Society of School Psychologists, Vail, CO.

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McNally, J., & Plog, A. (2012, November). Addressing social-emotional and behavioral needs within the context of comprehensive wellness.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Colorado Society of School Psychologists, Vail, CO.
 

Conducting risk assessments in schools. Panel presentation at the Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Symposium, Commerce City, CO.

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Plog, A., & McNally, J. (2012, February). Comprehensive wellness as an approach to address barriers to learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

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PUBLICATIONS

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Meltzer, L.J., Wahlstrom, K.L., Plog, A.E., & McNally, J. Impact of changing school start times on parent sleep. Sleep Health. 2022 Feb; 8(1): 130-134.

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Meltzer, L. J., Plog, A. E., Wahlstrom, K. L., & McNally, J. (2022). Changing school start times: Impact on extracurricular activities and employment. Frontiers in Sleep. 2022 Nov; V1.

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Wahlstrom, K. L., Plog, A. E., McNally, J., & Meltzer, L. J. Impact of changing school start times on teacher sleep health and daytime functioning. Journal of School Health. 2023 Feb; 93(2): 128-134.

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Meltzer, L.J., McNally J., Plog, A.E., Siegfried, S.A. (2017). Engaging the community in the process of changing school start times: Experience of the Cherry Creek School District. Sleep Health. 2017 Dec; 3(6):472-478.

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Stroebele, N., McNally, J., Plog, A., Siegfried, S., & Hill, J.O. The association of self-reported sleep, weight status and academic performance in fifth grade students. Journal of School Health. 2013 Feb; 83(2):77-84.

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Beck, J., De Witt, P., McNally, J., Siegfried, S., Hill, J.O., & Stroebele-Benschop, N. Predictors of Meeting Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Recommendations in 9-11 Year Old Children. Health Education Journal. 2015 Mar 1; 74(2): 183-196.

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