Educational Background.

PhD, Policy Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
MS, Health Science, Towson State University, Towson, Maryland
BS, Occupational Therapy, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Courses Typically Taught

OCTH 314 Principles of Psychosocial Occupational  Therapy Practice

OCTH 603 Issues in Occupational Therapy

OCTH 781 Graduate Seminar in

Occupational Therapy

OCTH 880 Graduate Project in

Occupational Therapy

OSC 746: Participation and Quality of Life of

Communities and Populations

Publications

Merryman, M. B., Mezei, A., Bush, J., & Weinstein, M.( 2012). The effects of summer camp
experiences on protective factors of resilience in at-risk youth. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Merryman, M. B., Eskow, K., & Demchick, B. (in press). Mental health and emotional needs
in transition. In S. Schefkind, R. Gibson, and M. Orentlicher,(Eds.), Transitions and occupational therapy: A cross system review. Bethesda, MD: AOTA.

Reitz, S.M., Scaffa M. & Merryman, M. B. (in press). Theoretical frameworks for community-based
practice. In M. Scaffa & S. M. Reitz (Eds.), Occupational therapy for community based practice Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Merryman. M. B. & Van Slyke, N. (in press). Legislation and policy issues. In M. Scaffa &
S. M. Reitz (Eds.), Occupational therapy for community based practice. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Bush J. A., Merryman, M.B. ,Weinstein, M. & Litzenberger, J. (2011). Physical activity in minority
youth attending an after-school and summer camp program: PALS Program. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43(5 supplement): S2364, American College of Sports Medicine
Merryman, M.B. (2011). Attitudinal environment and stigma. In C. Brown & V. Stoffel (Eds.),Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation (pp.399-414). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

Merryman, M.B. (2011). Political and public policy environment. In C. Brown & V. Stoffel (Eds.), Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation (pp. 383-398). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

Merryman, M.B. (2010). Effects of simulated learning and facilitated debriefing on student understanding
of mental illness. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 26(1) 18-31.

Merryman, M. B. (2010). Advocacy for occupational therapy and mental health issues. In M. Scheinholtz (Ed.), Occupational therapy in mental health: Considerations for advanced practice (pp. 267-279). Bethesda, MD: AOTA, Inc.

Merryman, M.B. (2010). Mental health policy and regulation. In M. Scheinholtz (Ed.), Occupational therapy in mental health: Considerations for advanced practice (311-326). Bethesda, MD: AOTA, Inc.

Eskow, K. & Merryman, M.B.(2009). Health promotion and the family. In M. Scaffa, S.M. Reitz & M. Pizzi (Eds.), Occupational therapy in the promotion of health and wellness (pp.415-433) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Campbell, R., Rhynders, P., Riley, M., Merryman, M.B., and Scaffa M.E.(2009). Educating
practitioners for health promotion practice. In M. Scaffa, S.M. Reitz & M. Pizzi (Eds.), Occupational therapy in the promotion of health and wellness (pp. 512-527). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Merryman,M.B. & Riegel, S.K. (2007). The recovery process and individuals with serious mental illness
living in the community: An occupational therapy perspective. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health,23(2), 51-73.

Merryman, M.B. (2006). Supporting client recovery in home care: An occupational therapy approach.
Home Health Care Management and Practice,19,1, 8-11.

Merryman, M.B. (2002). Networking as an entrée to paid community practice. OT Practice, 7, 9.

Merryman, M. & Richert, G. (2001). Developing consultation services in hospital based mental health:
strategic process. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 17, 1.

Kyler, P. & Merryman, M. (2000). Healthy People 2010. OT Practice, Nov.

Merryman, M., Weinstein, M. & Buchbinder, S. (1999). The clinician to administrator transition program: An interdisciplinary process. Administration and Management Special Interest Section Newsletter, AOTA, Inc.

Merryman, M. & RachBiesel, J.(1995). Keeping up with the times. OT Week, January 12.

Merryman, M. & Kannenberg, K. (1994). The role of occupational therapy with the seriously mentally
ill. Continuum: Developments in ambulatory mental health care, 1,3.

Richert, G. & Merryman, M. (1988).A model for vocational services. International Journal for Partial Hospitalization, 4,1.

Richert, G. & Merryman, M. (1987). The vocational continuum: A model for providing vocational services in a partial hospitalization program. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 7,3.