Alex Mabe
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Bio
For 20 years served as the Chief of Psychology Section, and for 24 years served as the Director of Psychology Internship Training. Have provided 43 years of clinical psychology services through the Medical College of Georgia
- AMABE@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2599
- EG 2025
Education
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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Florida State University, 1981
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MA, Clinical Psychology
East Carolina University, 1974
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BA, Psychology, General
Wake Forest University, 1972
Certifications
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Psychologist License
South Carolina, 1993
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PSYC
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 1983
Awards & Honors
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2017 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education and Graduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University , 2018
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2014 MCG Exemplary Teaching
Georgia Regents University/Medical College of Georgia, 2014
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Distinguished Faculty Award for Patient Care
Georgia Health Sciences University, Faculty Senate of the Medical College of Georgia, 2012
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Team Leader for Project GREAT- the American College of Psychiatrists’ annual award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education
2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Current teaching interests are focused on child psychological treatment and parenting. In addition there is a focus on psycho-oncology addressing the psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their caregivers.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The professional experiences of peer specialists in the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network., 2015
- Diagnosis and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 2015
- Project GREAT: Immersing physicians and doctorally-trained psychologists in the concepts and practices of recovery-oriented care, 2014
- A psychometric study of recovery among Certified Peer Specialists, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Triumphs and challenges of transforming a state psychiatric hospital in Georgia., 2013
Research Interests
Research and Clinical interests have focused on behavioral medicine, recovery-oriented mental health care, child-pediatric psychology, and parent training.
Department Service
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Departmental Advisory Group
2008 - Present
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Medical Student Advisory Group
2008 - Present
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Departmental Educational Advisory Committee
1998 - Present
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Child Psychiatry Training Committee
1987 - Present
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Core Committee of Psychology Residency, MCG-Charlie Norwood VAMC Psychology Residency
1982 - Present
College Service
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Pediatric Trauma Care Committee, Children’s Medical Center
2002 - Present
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Children's Medical Center Functional and Space Program Team
1993 - 1997
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Medical College of Georgia Faculty Academic Council
1991 - 1993
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Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Risk Management Committee
1991 - 1993
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Emergency Medical Services Committee
1989 - 1991
University Service
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Georgia Regents University Credentialing Committee for Psychologist
1990 - Present
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Medical College of Georgia Institutional Self-Study Subcommittee on the Library
1993 - 1993
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Medical College of Georgia Institutional Self-Study Subcommittee on the Library
1987 - 1987
Professional Service
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APA Division of Pediatric Psychology
1999 - Present
Role: Member
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Georgia Psychological Association
1999 - Present
Role: Other
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APA Division of Clinical Psychology
1990 - Present
Role: Member
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Augusta Area Psychological Association
1985 - Present
Role: Member
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American Psychological Association
1983 - Present
Role: Member
Public Service
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Fellowship of Deacons, First Baptist Church of Belvedere, SC
2007 - Present
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Advisory Board, Miracle Making Ministries of Augusta, Georgia
1998 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta-Aiken Chapter of Bereavement Parents of America
2001 - 2012
Role: Other
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America’s Promise Subcommittee on “School Dropouts”
2009 - 2009
