Dr. Meghan Walls
Policy & Publications

Policy & Scholarship

Translating clinical science into policy that improves access, equity, and outcomes.

Dr. Meghan Walls speaking on a panel at The Ripple Effects of Children's Health event
Public Policy

Expertise

Legislative monitoring and navigation Problem solving through policy Successful lobbying and advocacy with excellent outcomes Establishing and nurturing relationships with elected officials and stakeholders Policy development and implementation Effective team and lobbyist management
Public Service

Appointed policy positions

  • Gubernatorial-appointed Council Member — Governor's Planning & Advisory Council on Mental Health
  • Past Chair, Data & Policy Committee — Lt. Governor's Behavioral Health Consortium
  • Past Gubernatorial-appointed Council Member — Delaware Early Childhood Council
  • Executive Council & Past Chair, Advocacy Committee — Delaware Psychological Association
  • Past Co-chair — Governor's wellness committee on school reopening
Scholarship

Selected academic publications

  • Walls, M., Pendley, J.S., & Salis-Silverman, R. (2023, September). Psychologists as Catalysts for Youth Mental Health Education during a Pandemic: Social Media, Webinars, and Celebrity Partnerships. European Pediatric Psychology Conference, Stirling, Scotland.
  • Cousino, M., Ramirez, M., & Walls, M.T. (2022). Pediatric Psychologists as Leaders Beyond the Hospital Walls. Society of Pediatric Psychology, Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Walls, M.T., Cohen, M., & Hughes-Reid, C. (2018). The Clinical Interview in Pediatric Primary Care (Chapter 5). In M. Maruish (Ed.), Handbook of Pediatric Psychological Screening and Assessment in Primary Care. New York, NY.
  • Walls, M.T., & Busch, C. (2018). Implementation and Barriers to Postpartum Depression Screening in an Urban Pediatric Primary Care Clinic. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • Cullinan, C.C., Lines, M.M., & Walls, M.T. (2016). Serving the Underserved: Understanding Barriers to Using Integrated Care Services for Urban Youth. American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.