Jon D. Elhai, Ph.D.
Distinguished University Professor (Tenured)
Department of Psychology (Primary Appointment)
Department of Psychiatry (Joint Appointment)
University of Toledo
Contact Information

Nova Southeastern University
    Davie, Florida
    Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (2000)
Nova Southeastern University
    Davie, Florida
    M.S., Clinical Psychology (1996)
University of Delaware
    Newark, Delaware
    B.A., Psychology (1994)

University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
    Distinguished University Professor (2024-present)
    Professor (2014-2024)
    Associate Professor (2011-2014)
    Assistant Professor (2009-2011)
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
    Associate Professor (2008-2009)
    Assistant Professor (2002-2008)
Medical University of South Carolina
and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina
    Postdoctoral Fellow (2000-2002)
    Psychology Intern (1999-2000)

Editor Roles

• Topic Editor, Problematic Technology Use, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2020-2021)

• Guest Co-Editor, Cyberpsychology Issue, Current Opinion in Psychology (2019-2020)

• Associate Editor, Journal of Anxiety Disorders (2011-2017)

• Academic Editor, PLoS One (2013-2015)

• Section Head Co-Editor, Psychological Injury and Law (2011-2014)

• Co-Editor, Journal of Psychological Trauma (formerly, Journal of Trauma Practice) (2004-2007)

• Managing Editor, Journal of Trauma and Dissociation (2004-2005)

Editorial Board Roles

• Editorial Board Member, Addictive Behaviors Reports (2023-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Behavioral Addictions (2023-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Addictive Behaviors (2022-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Medeniyet Medical Journal (2022-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Discover Psychology (2022-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic (2018-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry (Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria) (2017-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Clinical Psychology Review (2014-present)

• Advisory Board Member, Dusunen Adam: The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Science (2011-present)

• Editorial Board Member, Psychological Injury and Law (2008-present)

• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Stress Management (2016-2023)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Anxiety Disorders (2010-2022)

• Editorial Board Member, Psychological Trauma (2007-2021)

• Editorial Board Member, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology (2017-2019)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Psychological Trauma (formerly, Journal of Trauma Practice) (2004-2007)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Traumatic Stress (2004-2012)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Trauma and Dissociation (2005-2010)

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Personality Assessment (2005-2010)

• Interjurisdictional Temporary Authorization to Practice, PSYPACT (#18009) (2024-present)

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ohio (#6575) (2009-present)

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Florida (#PY11268) (2021-2024)

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, South Dakota (#440) (2002-2010)

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, South Carolina (#818) (2001-2002)

• Member, Communications and Technology Committee, Ohio Psychological Association (2012-2018)

• Co-Chair, Membership Committee, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2013-2014)

• Member, Awards Committee, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2012-2014)

• Member, Membership Committee, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2012-2013)

• Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Committee, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2007-2008)

• Member, South Dakota Psychological Association Executive Board (Representative to the South Dakota Mental Health Providers Coalition, for legislative reform) (2004-2008)

• Member, Annual Meeting Committee, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2006-2007)

• Program Co-Chair, 2007 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2006-2007)

• Co-Chair, Trauma Assessment and Diagnosis Special Interest Group, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2005-2007)

• Outstanding Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, University of Toledo (2024)

• President's Award for Excellence in Creative and Scholarly Activity, University of Toledo (2018, 2021, 2022, 2024)

• Academic Advisor of the Year, University of South Dakota Student Government Association and Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society (2007)

• Samuel J. and Anne G. Beck Award for outstanding early career research in personality assessment, Society for Personality Assessment (2007)

• Loan Repayment Award for Clinical Researchers, National Institutes of Health (2003-2005)

• Chaim Danieli Young Professional Award, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2003)