Carolyn A. McCarty

Carolyn A. McCarty
Born
Carolyn Askren McCarty

1972 (age 52–53)
Other namesCari McCarty
OccupationProfessor
TitleResearch Professor
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
ThesisAffective attitudes among mothers of clinic-referred children (2000)
Doctoral advisorJohn R. Weisz
Academic work
DisciplineGeneral Pediatrics
Sub-disciplinePsychiatry, mental health, major depressive disorders
InstitutionsUniversity of Washington

Carolyn Askren McCarty (born 1972)[1] is an American psychologist. She is a research professor of pediatrics and adjunct research associate professor of psychology in the department of pediatrics at University of Washington (UW). McCarty is the director of research and development in adolescent medicine at UW.[2] She was the lead author on a study about health care resources available for suicidal teenagers.[3] In 2000, McCarty completed a Ph.D. at the University of California, Los Angeles.[1] Her doctoral advisor was John R. Weisz.[1]

From September 2014 to September 2020, McCarty led a project with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, entitled "Improving Teen Care With Health IT".[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c McCarty, Carolyn Askren (2000). Affective attitudes among mothers of clinic-referred children (Ph.D. thesis). University of California, Los Angeles. OCLC 48690151.
  2. ^ "Carolyn A. McCarty, PhD | Directory | Division of General Pediatrics | Department of Pediatrics | University of Washington". depts.washington.edu. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Ricketts, Colin (September 15, 2011). "Suicidal teens not getting the help they need". The Earth Times. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Improving Teen Care With Health IT | Digital Healthcare Research". digital.ahrq.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2025.