Anthony Hanna M.A.

Master of Science, Experimental Psychology (Oakland University)

Research interests predominantly focus on novel treatment of trauma and related symptoms and post-traumatic growth. I also have a long-standing interest in health care equity and the effects of social support on mental well-being.

Clinically, I utilize a person-centered approach and often incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Publications

Hanna, A.M.* (Master’s Thesis, Defended 2024). Perceived emotional support as a protective factor against negative mental health outcomes for Black Americans.

Goodman-Williams, R., *Hanna, A., Henley, K., & Abernathy, D. (2025). Alternative Reporting Options Across the United States: Documenting Each State’s Options for Sexual Assault Kit Collection Without a Police Report. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 1-13.

Goodman-Williams, R., Smith, S., Volz, J., & *Hanna, A. (Under Review). Police Reporting After Sexual Assault: Victim and Assault Characteristics that Predict Reporting Among Victims Who Seek Medical Forensic Care.

Presentations

Hanna, A. M.*, Eberly Lewis, M. B., & Parkhill, M. R., (2021, April). Social Support Systems as Protective Factors for Mental Health Symptoms [Paper presentation as part of a symposium session]. ResilienceCon 2021, Nashville, TN.

Hanna, A.M*., Parkhill M.R., Gildner, D.J., Ray, T.N., Ibironke, O., Kris, E., Pickett, S.M., & Burgess-Proctor, A.K. (2022, July). Psychological and physiological traumatic reactions in response to interactions with police in the United States: The compounded effects of race and sex. Presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression 2022, Ottawa, ON, CA.

Goodman-Williams, R., Hanna, A*., & Henley, K. (2025, April). Medical Forensic Exams for Non-Reporting Survivors: Variation in State Policies and Implications for Practice. Presented at the End Violence International (EVAWI) Conference, Anaheim, California.

Goodman-Williams, R., Henley, K., & Hanna, A.* (2024, November). Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Options for Non-Reporting Victims: A Policy Analysis of State-by-State Variation. In R. Lovell’s The Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination Process and Sexual Assault Victimization Among the Unhoused. Presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, San Francisco, CA.

Ray, T.N., Hanna, A.M.*, Cook, R.D., & Parkhill, M.R. (2021, May). Good guys with guns? Exploring the violent and aggressive tendencies of male gun carriers in the United States. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2021 Association for Psychological Science Convention (virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant, Community Response to Sexual Assault (2023-2025)

Behavioral Economics and Cooperation Team (2025-)

ADOS Integrative Diagnostic Team (2025-)

Clinical Experience

Graduate Student Clinician, WSU Psychology Clinic, Assessment/Evaluations and Therapy (2025-)

Doctoral Practicum Student, WSU Counseling and Psychological Services (2025-)

Areas of Service

Undergraduate Course Instructor – General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology (2024 - present)

CLASS Toddler Observations (2024-2025)

Ad-hoc Journal Peer Reviewer for Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. (2025-)