Steven W. Evans

Dr. Steven W. Evans
Principal Investigator, Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital
Center for Intervention Research in Schools
College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology
steven.evans@nationwidechildrens.org

Dr. Evans is a former co-director of CIRS and continues to collaborate with the center.  He now holds his position at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

Honored Designations

Joe & Linda Chlapaty Endowed Scholar in Mental and BH Research
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
 

Education

  • B.S. Bowling Green State University, Education
  • M.A. Ball State University,Psychology
  • Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University, Clinical Psychology
  • Internship & Post-Doc, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic

Research

Dr. Evans is currently not accepting new graduate students.

Research Interests

  • Treatment development and evaluation research for adolescents with ADHD and related problems
  • School mental health

Featured Links

  • Dr. Evans is the Editor in Chief for the journal .
  • Dr. Evans talks about the development of the .

Publications

For full list of publications and grants see Dr. Evans鈥 cv.

Selected Recent Journal Publications

Wolraich, M.L., Hagan, J.F., Allan, C., Chan, E., Davison, D., Earls, M., Evans, S.W., 鈥urhellen, W. (2019). Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 144, e20192528.

Evans, S.W., Allan, D., Xiang, J., Margherio, S., Owens, J.S. & Langberg, J.M. (2021). Organization interventions as a mediator of change in grades in the Challenging Horizons Program. Journal of School Psychology,87, 18-27.

Margherio, S. M., Capps, R. E., Monopoli, W. J., Evans, S.W., Hernandez-Rodriguez, M., Owens, J. S., & DuPaul, G. J. (2021). Romantic relationships and sexual behavior among adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 1466-1478.

Owens, J.S., Margherio, S.M., Lee, M., Evans, S.W., Crowley, M., Coles, E.K. & Mixon, C.S. (2021). Cost-effectiveness of consultation for a daily report card intervention: Comparing online and in-person implementation supports. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 31, 382-409.

Margherio, S. M., Evans, S. W., Monopoli, W. J., & Langberg, J. M. (2023). Cost-effectiveness of a training intervention for adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 52, 819-833.

DeFouw, E. R., Owens, J. S., Margherio, S. M., & Evans, S. W. (2024). Supporting teachers via different consultation models: Which is more cost-effective for whom? School Psychology Review, 53, 151-166.

DuPaul, G.J., Evans, S.W., Cleminshaw-Mahan, C.L. & Fu, Q. (2024). School-based intervention for adolescents with ADHD: Predictors of effects on academic, behavioral, and social functioning. Behavior Therapy, 55, 680-697.

Margherio, S. M., Evans, S. W., DuPaul, G.J., Allan, D. & Owens, J.S. (2024). Effects of compliance to a training intervention for high students with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 53, 429-443.

Evans, S.W., DuPaul, G.J., Benson, K., Owens, J.S., Fu, Q., Cleminshaw, C., Kipperman, K. & Margherio, S. (2024). Social functioning outcomes of a high school based treatment program for adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 53, 413-428.

Capps, R.E., Shea, M. & Evans, S.W. (in press). Retrospective report of academic motivation among college students with elevated ADHD symptoms. Journal of Attention Disorders.

Schultz, B., Evans, S.W., Bowditch, J., Carter, K., Rogers, E.E., Donelan, J. & Dembowski, A. (in press). Acceptability and playability of an organization training videogame for young adolescents with ADHD: The development of ATHEMOS. PLOS Digital Health.

Owens, J.S., Margherio, S.M., Dillon, C., Evans, S.W., Rew, H.G., Hustus, C. & Pickel, C. (in press). The daily report card and check-in/check-out: A commentary about two siloed interventions. Education and Treatment of Children.

Capps, R.E., Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S. & Allan, D.M. (in press). A peer-supported school engagement intervention for youth with attention problems: Development and implementation. School Mental Health.

Sibley, M.H., Flores, S., Murphy, M., Basu, H., Stein, M.A., Evans, S.W., Zhao, X., Manzano, M. & van Dreel, S. (in press). Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for adolescents with ADHD: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Selected Recent Book Chapters

Owens, J.S., Hustus, C.L., Everly, E.L., Evans, S.W., Margherio, S.M. (2022) Attention De铿乧it Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment for Children and Adolescents. In: Asmundson, G.J.G. (Ed.), Comprehensive Clinical Psychology, 2nd Ed. Vol. 5. (pp. 395鈥411). Elsevier.

Evans, S.W. & Allan, D.M. (2023). School mental health interventions and assessment for students with ADHD. In S.W. Evans, J.S. Owens, C.P. Bradshaw & M.D. Weist (Eds.), Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.

Evans, S.W. & Capps, R.E. (2023). How do we know if a school mental health intervention is effective: An introduction to the section on the state of the science for school mental health interventions. In S.W. Evans, J.S. Owens, C.P. Bradshaw & M.D. Weist (Eds.), Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.

Books

Weist, M., Evans, S.W., & Lever, N.  (Eds.) (2003). Handbook of School Mental Health: Advancing Practice and Research.  New York: Kluwer/Plenum.

Evans, S.W., Weist, M., & Serpell, Z. (Eds.) (2007). Advances in School-Based Mental Health Interventions: Best Practices and Program Models (Vol. 2). New York: Civic Research Institute.

Evans, S.W. & Hoza, B. (Eds.) (2011). Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Assessment and Intervention in Developmental Context. New York: Civic Research Institute.

Schultz, B.K. & Evans, S.W. (2015). A Practical Guide to Implementing School-Based Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD. New York: Springer Publishing.

Harrison, J.R., Schultz, B.K & Evans, S.W. (Eds.) (2017). School Mental Health Services for Adolescents. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S., Bradshaw, C.P. & Weist, M.D. (Eds.) (2023). Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.

Harrison, J.R., Soares, D.A. & Evans, S.W. (2023). The Educator鈥檚 Guide to ADHD Interventions: Strategies for Grades 5 鈥 12; Bursting Backpacks and Absent Assignments. New York: Taylor and Francis.

Courses Taught

Graduate - Psychopathology of Childhood

Graduate Students

Alumni

  • Christine Brady, Ph.D. (2014)
  • Joanna Yost, Ph.D. (2015)
  • , Ph.D. (2016)
  • Allison Zoromski, Ph.D. (2016)
  • , Ph.D. (2016)
  • A. Raisa Ray, Ph.D. (2018)
  • Stephen Marshall, Ph.D. (2018)
  • Heather Gahagen, Ph.D. (2018)
  • W. John Monopoli (2020)
  • Kari Benson (2021)
  • Samantha Margherio (2023)
  • R. Elizabeth Capps (2024)
  • Emma Murray (2024)