Mairead McConnell, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Banner University Medical Center South and a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. As a clinical health psychologist, Dr. McConnell specializing in working with individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses such as cancer and chronic pain. Her research focuses on the intersections of psycho-oncology and palliative care. She also has interest and background in grief & bereavement and women’s health.
Research and Clinical Interests
Chronic Illness, Psycho-oncology, End-of-Life, Grief & Bereavement, Women's Health
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Southern Arizona Psychological Association, American Psychosomatic Society, American Psychosocial Oncology Society
McConnell, M. H., Miljanovski, M., Rodin, G., & O'Connor, M. F. (2023). Measuring double awareness in patients with advanced cancer: A preliminary scale development study. Palliative & supportive care, 1–6. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951523001669