Summary
Sarah Hartzell’s primary research interests focus on how crises impact mental health in society. She has conducted multiple research projects using claims data, including her dissertation research and collaborative work with her advisor on the opioid epidemic.
Faculty mentors
Awards
- Third-place award at the University Graduate Student Association, Fall Poster Symposium, 2021
- Recipient of the GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship, 2021
- Recipient of the GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship, Fall 2020
- Recipient of the Dean Merit Scholarship Award, 2019-2020
Selected presentations
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Patel, K., Liu, Y. & Friedman, S. (2020). A descriptive analysis of the frequencies of characteristics associated with opioid misuse and urine drug testing among Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries [Poster presentation]. Nevada Public Health Virtual Conference, September 21-23, 2020.
- Hartzell, S., Hagan, M. & Devereux, P. (2021). Disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on underrepresented minority university students: A mixed methods survey to assess needs and hear student voices [Poster presentation]. AAHB 2021 Virtual Scientific Meeting, March 2-26, 2021.
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y. & Friedman, S. (2021). Urine drug testing among Nevada primary care providers with opioid-prescribed patients: Identifying characteristics associated with higher use [Poster presentation]. Addiction Health Services Research Conference, October 13-15, 2021.
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y. & Friedman, S. (2021). Use of urine drug testing among Nevada Medicaid primary care providers with opioid-prescribed patients: Identifying characteristics associated with higher use [Poster presentation]. APHA 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 24-27, 2021.
- Hartzell, S., LaMotte, M., Hagan, M. & Devereux, P. (2021). A mixed methods approach to understanding college students’ experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic [Poster presentation]. UNR Graduate Student Association Fall Poster Symposium, Reno, NV.
- Hartzell, S. T. (2019, September 25). A national analysis of shackling laws and policies as they relate to pregnant incarcerated women [Conference presentation]. Nevada Public Health Association Conference, Reno, NV.
Selected publications
- Friedman, S., Patel, K., Liu, Y., Hartzell, S. & Keller, M. S. (2020). Urine drug testing among opioid-naïve and long-term opioid Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries. Substance Use & Misuse, 55(14), 2314-2320.
- Hagen, M. M., Hartzell, S. Y. T. & Devereux, P. G. (2021). Social media use and COVID-19: A cross-sectional study examining health behaviors, knowledge, and mental health among 91·çÃùÄñ³ª students. Health Behavior Research, 4(2).
- Hartzell, S. Y. T., Hagen, M. M. & Devereux, P. G. (2021). Disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on university students in underrepresented groups: A quantitative and qualitative descriptive study to assess needs and hear student voices. Journal of Higher Education Management, 36(1), 142-151.
- Taylor, M. & Thomas, S. Y. (2015). Juveniles behind bars: Risks and remedies. In M. Cavanaugh & M. McShane (Eds.), Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency (pp. 197-211). Praeger.
- Thomas, S. Y. & Lanterman, J. L. (2017). A national analysis of shackling laws and policies as they relate to pregnant incarcerated women. Feminist Criminology, 14(2), 263-284.
Volunteer experience
- Vice President, NAMI of Northern Nevada, March 2018-current
Education
- Ph.D. in Public Health with specialization in Social and Behavioral Health, 2023 (anticipated)
- M.A. in Criminal Justice, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª, 2014
- B.A. in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Music, Western Washington University, 2013