COAP Publications
Publications (* = student completed studies in the lab; + = current student in lab or program)
Peer-reviewed journal articles:
McKay, D., Kim, S.K., Mancusi, L.+, Storch, E.A., & Spankovich, C. (in press). Profile analysis of psychological symptoms associated with misophonia: A community sample. Behavior Therapy.
Ojserkis, R.*, McKay, D., & Lebeaut, A. (in press). Associations between mental contamination, disgust, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in the context of trauma. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
McKay, D., & Tolin, D.F. (2017). Empirically supported treatments and the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC). Journal of Affective Disorders, 216, 78-88.
McKay, D., Abramovitch, A., Abramowitz, J.S., & Deacon, B. (2017). Association and causation in brain imaging: The case of OCD. American Journal of Psychiatry, 174, 597.
Crowe, K.+, & McKay, D. (2017). Efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety and depression. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 49, 76-87.
Borda, T., Neziroglu, F., Taboas, W.*, & McKay, D. (2017). Overvalued Ideation in Adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Psychiatry Research, 255, 66-71.
Crowe, K.+, & McKay, D. (2016). Mindfulness, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and executive dysfunction. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 40, 627-644.
Kim, S.K., McKay, D., Taylor, S., Tolin, D., Olatunji, B.O., Timpano, K., & Abramowitz, J.S. (2016). The structure of obsessive-compulsive symptoms and beliefs: A correspondence and biplot analysis. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 38, 79-87.
McKay, D., Ojserkis, R.*, & Elhai, J. (2016). Shared cognitive features of posttraumatic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 40, 173-178.
Tolin, D.F., McKay, D., Forman, E.M., Klonsky, E.D., Thombs, B.D. (2015). Empirically supported treatment: Recommendations for a new model. Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice, 22, 317-338.
Azar, M., Riehm, K., McKay, D., & Thombs, B.D. (2015). Transparency of outcome reporting and trial registration of randomized controlled trials published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. PLoS One, 10, e0142894
McKay, D., Sookman, D., Neziroglu, F., Wilhelm, S., Stein, D., Kyrios, M., Mathews, K., & Veale, D. (2015). Efficacy of cognitive-behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatry Research, 227, 104-113.
Franklin, M.S., Dingfelder, H.E., Freeman, J.B., Ivarsson, T., Heyman, I., Sookman, D., McKay, D., Storch, E.A., & March, J. (2015). Cognitive behavioral therapy for pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Empirical review and clinical recommendations. Psychiatry Research, 227, 78-92.
Taboas, W.*, Ojserkis, R.*, & McKay, D. (2015). Change in disgust reactions following cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety disorders. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 15, 1-7.
Taboas, W.*, McKay, D., Whitesides, S.P.H., & Storch, E.A. (2015). Parental involvement in youth anxiety: Conceptual bases, controversies, and recommendations for intervention. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 30, 16-18.
Ojserkis, R.*, McKay, D., Badour, C., Feldner, M., Arocho, J., & Dutton, C. (2014). Comprehensive distancing as a novel approach to reducing moral disgust, shame, and guilt in posttraumatic stress reactions. Behavior Modification, 38, 801-836.
Whiteside, S.P.H., McKay, D., De Nadai, A., Tiede, M.S., Ale, C.M., & Storch, E.S. (2014). A baseline controlled examination of a 5-day intensive treatment for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatry Research, 220, 441-446.
Badour, C.L., Ojserkis, R.*, McKay, D., & Feldner, M.T. (2014). Disgust as a unique affective predictor of mental contamination following sexual trauma. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28, 704-711.
Taylor, S., Conelea, C., McKay, D., Crowe, K.+, & Abramowitz, J.S. (2014). Sensory intolerance: Latent structure and psychopathologic correlates. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 55, 1279-1284.
Taylor, S., McKay, D., Miguel, E.C., Mathis, M.A., Andrade, C., Ahuja, N., Sookman, D., Kwon, J.S., Huh, M.J., Riemann, B.C., O’Connor, K., Hale, L.R., Abramowitz, J.S., Fontenelle, L.F., & Storch, E.A. (2014). Musical obsessions: A comprehensive review of neglected clinical phenomena. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28, 580-589.
McKay, D., Kim, S.K., Taylor, S., Abramowitz, J.S., Tolin, D., Coles, M., Timpano, K.R., & Olatunji, B. (2014). An Examination of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Dimensions using Profile Analysis via Multidimensional Scaling (PAMS). Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28, 352-357.
Abramowitz, J.S., Fabricant, L.E., Taylor, S., Deacon, B.J., McKay, D., & Storch, E.A. (2014). The utility of analogue studies for understanding obsessions and compulsions. Clinical Psychology Review, 34, 206-217.
Taylor, S., McKay, D., Crowe, K.B.+, Abramowitz, J.S., Conelea, C., Calamari, J., & Sica, C. (2014). The sense of incompleteness as a motivator of obsessive-compulsive symptoms: An empirical analysis of concepts and correlates. Behavior Therapy, 45, 254-262.
Recent books and book chapters:
Abramowitz, J.S., McKay, D., & Storch, E.A. (editors, 2017). Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: Vol. 1: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Across the Lifespan. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
Storch, E.A., Abramowitz, J.S., & McKay, D. (editors, 2017). Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: Vol. 2: Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
McKay, D., Abramowitz, J.S., & Storch, E.A. (editors, 2017). Treatments for Psychological Problems and Syndromes. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
Thoma, N., & McKay, D. (editors, 2015). Working with Emotion in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Clinical Practice. New York: Guilford.
Storch, E.A., & McKay, D. (editors, 2014). Obsessive-compulsive disorder and its spectrum: A Lifespan Approach. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
McKay, D. (2017). The development and course of childhood obsessive compulsive disorder. In A. Lewin & E.A. Storch (Eds.), Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder: A guide for parents and professionals (pp.46-61). Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Ojserkis, R.*, Taboas, W.*, & McKay, D. (2017). Disgust in psychopathology: Mechanisms and treatment. In D. McKay, J.S. Abramowitz, & E.A. Storch (eds.), Treatments for Psychological Problems and Syndromes (pp. 480-503). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
McKay, D., & Carp, S. (2017). Contamination fears and avoidance in adults. In J. Abramowitz, D. McKay, & E. Storch (Eds.), Wiley Handbook of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Across the Lifespan (volume 1) (pp. 341-351). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
Mancusi, L.+, Ojserkis, R.*, & McKay, D. (2017). Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In E. Storch, J. Abramowitz, & D. McKay (Eds.), Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: Vol. 2: Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders (pp. 962-976). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
McKay, D., Abramowitz, J.S., & Storch, E.A. (2017). Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders: Where have we been? In J. Abramowitz, D. McKay, & E. Storch (Eds.), Wiley Handbook of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Across the Lifespan (volume 1) (pp. 1-4). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
Tryon, W.W., Hoffman, J., & McKay, D. (2017). Neural networks as explanatory frameworks of psychopathology and its treatment. In D. McKay, J.S. Abramowitz,, & E. Storch (Eds.), Treatments for Psychological Problems and Syndromes (pp. 452-479). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
McKay, D. (2016). Anxiety disorders. In J.C. Norcross, G.R. Vandenbos, & D.K. Freedheim (Eds.), APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology (Vol. IV: Psychopathology & Health, Volume editor N. Pole) (pp. 61-96). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
McKay, D., Przeworski, A., & O’Neill, S. (2016). Emerging technologies for clinical practice. In J.K. Luiselli & A.J. Fischer (Eds.), Computer-Assisted and Web-Based Innovations in Psychology, Special Education, and Health (pp. 267-380). Amsterdam: Elsevier.
McKay, D., & Mancusi, L.+ (2016). Treatment of perfectionism in childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder. In E. Storch & A. Lewin (Eds.), Clinical Handbook of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: A Case-Based Approach to Treating Pediatric and Adult Populations (pp. 185-196). New York, NY: Springer Press.
McKay, D., & Lo Presti, R. (2015). Disgust and interpersonal experiences: The complex emotional experience of rejection. In P. Powell, P. Overton, & J. Simpson (Eds.), The Revolting Self: Perspectives on the Psychological and Clinical Implications of Self-Disgust (pp. 113-126). London, UK: Karnac Books.
McKay, D., & Ojserkis, R.* (2015). Exposure in experiential context: Imaginal and in vivo approaches. In N. Thoma & D. McKay (Eds.), Working with Emotion in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Clinical Practice (pp. 83-104). New York, NY: Guilford.
McKay, D., & Thoma, N.* (2015). Experiential methods, cognitive-behavior therapy, and next steps in emotional engagement in treatment. In N. Thoma & D. McKay (Eds.), Working with Emotion in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Clinical Practice (pp. 399-404). New York, NY: Guilford.
McKay, D., Arocho, J.*, & Brand, J.* (2014). Cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders: When intervention fails. In P.M.G. Emmelkamp & T. Ehring (Eds.), International Handbook of Anxiety Disorders (v.II) (pp. 1197-1214). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
McKay, D., & Storch, E.A. (2014). Defining the scope and boundaries of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum across the developmental spectrum. In E.A. Storch & D. McKay (Eds.), Obsessive compulsive disorder and its spectrum: A Lifespan Approach (pp. 3-10). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.