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James W. Whitworth, PhD

Assistant Professor

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Psychiatry

PhD, Columbia University
MPhil, Columbia University
MA, Columbia University
BS, State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Pronouns: he/him/his

Websites

	Researchgate
	LinkedIn
	National Center for PTSD

ORCID : 0000-0001-7084-7774

James is an OIF/OEF veteran and former warfighter. Currently, he is a Health Science Specialist at the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System and Assistant Professor at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. James’ program of study focuses on examining the effects of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid conditions. He is committed to conducting research that addresses the physical and mental health needs of Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications. Faculty can login to make corrections and additions.

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Pebole MM, Whitworth JW, Iverson KM, Currao A, Fortier CB. Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Are Associated with Physical Health Burden among Post-9/11 Women Veterans. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2024 Jun 14.View Related Profiles.

Whitworth, James
Iverson, Katherine

PMID: 38873776

Nock NL, Stoutenberg M, Cook DB, Whitworth JW, Janke EA, Gordon AJ. Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder: An ACSM Call to Action Statement. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2024 Feb 01; 23(2):53-57. PMID: 38315433

Whitworth JW, Checko ER, Rosenbaum S. Editorial: Lifestyle interventions for traumatic stress (LIFTS). Front Psychol. 2024; 15:1367344. PMID: 38328378; PMCID: PMC10848493; DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1367344;

Pebole MM, Iverson KM, Fortier CB, Werner KB, Fonda JR, Currao A, Whitworth JW, McGlinchey RE, Galovski TE. Associations Between Head Injury, Strangulation, Cardiometabolic Health, and Functional Disability Among Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Womens Health Issues. 2024; 34(2):208-216.View Related Profiles.

Whitworth, James
Fonda, Jennifer
Iverson, Katherine
Galovski, Tara

PMID: 38102057

Pebole MM, Singleton CR, Hall KS, Petruzzello SJ, Reginald A, Smith BN, Whitworth JW, Gobin RL. Sex-specific associations between self-reported physical activity and PTSD among survivors of sexual violence. J Behav Med. 2024 Apr; 47(2):220-231.View Related Profiles.

Smith, Brian
Whitworth, James

PMID: 37698803

Pebole MM, Singleton CR, Hall KS, Petruzzello SJ, Alston RJ, Whitworth JW, Gobin RL. Impact of Military Affiliation on Exercise Perceptions Among Survivors of Sexual Violence. Mil Med. 2023 Jul 22; 188(7-8):e2257-e2265. PMID: 36653919; DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac431;

Benitez TJ, Artigas E, Larsen B, Joseph RP, Pekmezi D, Marquez B, Whitworth JW, Marcus BH. Barriers and Facilitators to Muscle-Strengthening Activity Among Latinas in the U.S.: Results From Formative Research Assessments. Int J Behav Med. 2024 Apr; 31(2):292-304. PMID: 37231222

Kaplan DM, Palitsky R, Dunsiger SI, Wu WC, Parker AG, Troubh JK, Whitworth JW, Bock BC. Biological and psychological predictors of heart rate patterns during physical activity. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2023 Mar; 65. PMID: 36532613; PMCID: PMC9757757; DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102346;

Ciccolo JT, Louie ME, SantaBarbara NJ, Webster CT, Whitworth JW, Nosrat S, Chrastek M, Dunsiger SI, Carey MP, Busch AM. Resistance training for Black men with depressive symptoms: a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy. BMC Psychiatry. 2022 Apr 21; 22(1):283. PMID: 35448974; PMCID: PMC9022309; DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03935-x;

Whitworth JW, Scioli ER, Keane TM, Marx BP. Physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, and psychiatric comorbidity among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Health Psychol. 2022 Mar; 41(3):169-177.View Related Profiles.

Marx, Brian
Scioli, Erica
Whitworth, James
Keane, Terence

PMID: 35298209; DOI: 10.1037/hea0001174;

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Niles BL, Reid KF, Whitworth JW, Alligood E, Williston SK, Grossman DH, McQuade MM, Mori DL. Tai Chi and Qigong for trauma exposed populations: A systematic review. Ment Health Phys Act. 2022 Mar; 22.View Related Profiles.

Niles, Barbara
Mori, Deanna
Whitworth, James

PMID: 37885833; PMCID: PMC10601358; DOI: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100449;

Fortier CB, Whitworth JW, Fonda JR, Currao A, Beck BM, Levin L, Esterman M, Milberg WP, McGlinchey RE. Early Adolescent Binge Drinking Increases Risk of Psychopathology in Post-9/11 Veterans and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Exacerbates Symptom Severity. Alcohol Alcohol. 2021 Jan 04; 56(1):116-124.View Related Profiles.

Whitworth, James
Fonda, Jennifer
Esterman, Michael
McGlinchey, Regina
Milberg, William

PMID: 32776121

Scioli ER, Smith BN, Whitworth JW, Spiro A, Esterman M, Dutra S, Bogdan KM, Eld A, Rasmusson AM. Moderated mediation for exercise maintenance in pain and posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial. Health Psychol. 2020 Sep; 39(9):826-840.View Related Profiles.

Rasmusson, Ann
Spiro, Avron
Smith, Brian
Scioli, Erica
Whitworth, James
Esterman, Michael
Dutra, Sunny

PMID: 32833484; PMCID: PMC8559731; DOI: 10.1037/hea0000876;

Whitworth JW, Hayes SM, Andrews RJ, Fonda JR, Beck BM, Hanlon LB, Fortier CB, Milberg WP, McGlinchey RE. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Associated With Better Cardiometabolic Health and Lower PTSD Severity in Post-9/11 Veterans. Mil Med. 2020 06 08; 185(5-6):e592-e596.View Related Profiles.

Whitworth, James
Fonda, Jennifer
McGlinchey, Regina
Hayes, Scott
Milberg, William

PMID: 32060558; PMCID: PMC7281537; DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaa005;

SantaBarbara NJ, Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, Ciccolo JT. Acute Psychological Effects of Resistance Exercise in Men With Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia: A Pilot Study. J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Feb 01; 37(2):277-283. PMID: 32332260

Whitworth JW, Nosrat S, SantaBarbara NJ, Ciccolo JT. Feasibility of Resistance Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress and Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. J Trauma Stress. 2019 12; 32(6):977-984. PMID: 31743507; DOI: 10.1002/jts.22464;

Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, SantaBarbara NJ, Dunsiger SI, Ciccolo JT. Acute Effects of Resistance-Exercise Intensity in Depressed Black/African Americans Living With HIV: A Randomized Pilot Study. J Sport Exerc Psychol. 2019 Oct 01; 41(5):261-270. PMID: 31387082; DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2018-0301;

Whitworth JW, Nosrat S, SantaBarbara NJ, Ciccolo JT. Mental Health and Physical Activity. High intensity resistance training improves sleep quality and anxiety in individuals who screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled feasibility trial. 2019; 16:43-49. View Publication
Ciccolo JT, Whitworth JW, Nosrat S. MH Anshel, SJ Petruzzello, EE Labbé (Eds.), APA handbooks in psychology series. APA handbook of sport and exercise psychology Vol. 2. Exercise psychology. Psychological benefits of exercise. American Psychological Association. Washington, DC, US. 2019; 2:93-108.

SantaBarbara NJ, Whitworth JW, Ciccolo JT. A Systematic Review of the Effects of Resistance Training on Body Image. J Strength Cond Res. 2017 10; 31(10):2880-2888. PMID: 28723817; DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002135;

Whitworth JW, Craft LL, Dunsiger SI, Ciccolo JT. Direct and indirect effects of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: A longitudinal study. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2017 11; 49:56-62. PMID: 29122149; DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2017.06.012;

Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, Dunsiger SI, SantaBarbara NJ, Ciccolo JT. Acute effects of resistance exercise in a depressed HIV sample: The exercise for people who are immunocompromised (EPIC) study. Mental Health and Physical Activity. 2017; 12:2-9. View Publication

Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, Ciccolo JT. Exercise and mental health of people living with HIV: A systematic review. Chronic Illn. 2017 12; 13(4):299-319. PMID: 29119865; DOI: 10.1177/1742395317694224;

Whitworth JW, SantaBarbara NJ, Nosrat S, Labrec JE, Louie ME, Ciccolo JT. Exercise behavior and gender-related differences in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2017; 33:18-23.

Ciccolo JT, Whitworth JW, Dunsiger SI, SantaBarbara NJ, Nosrat S, LaBrec JE. Acute effects of resistance exercise on affect, arousal, and urge to drink in temporarily abstinent young adult hazardous drinkers. Am J Addict. 2016 Dec; 25(8):623-627. PMID: 27717078; DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12440;

Whitworth JW, Ciccolo JT. Exercise and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans: A Systematic Review. Mil Med. 2016 09; 181(9):953-60. PMID: 27612337; DOI: 10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00488;

Busch AM, Ciccolo JT, Puspitasari AJ, Nosrat S, Whitworth JW, Stults-Kolehmainen M. Preferences for Exercise as a Treatment for Depression. Ment Health Phys Act. 2016 Mar; 10:68-72. PMID: 27453730; PMCID: PMC4955620; DOI: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2015.12.004;

Layton AM, Whitworth J, Peacock J, Bartels MN, Jellen PA, Thomashow BM. Feasibility and Acceptability of Utilizing a Smartphone Based Application to Monitor Outpatient Discharge Instruction Compliance in Cardiac Disease Patients around Discharge from Hospitalization. Int J Telemed Appl. 2014; 2014:415868. PMID: 25574165; PMCID: PMC4276693; DOI: 10.1155/2014/415868;

Ciccolo JT, Williams DM, Dunsiger SI, Whitworth JW, McCullough AK, Bock BB, Marcus BH, Myerson M. Efficacy of Resistance Training as an Aid to Smoking Cessation: Rationale and Design of the Strength To Quit Study. Ment Health Phys Act. 2014 Jun 01; 7(2):95-103. PMID: 25157265; PMCID: PMC4141705; DOI: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2014.05.004;

This graph shows the total number of publications by year, by first, middle/unknown, or last author.

Bar chart showing 29 publications over 9 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2017

Bar chart showing 29 publications over 9 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2017

Year	Publications
2014	2
2016	3
2017	5
2019	4
2020	3
2021	1
2022	4
2023	4
2024	3

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2020 New England American College of Sports Medicine: NEACSM New Investigator Award

2017 American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN: ACSM-GNYRC 2017 Spring Conference President's Cup Winner

2016 American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN: Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment

2009 Bravo Company, 2-108th Inf. US Army: Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2009

2005 US Army, Iraq: Combat Infantryman Badge

2004 Alpha Company, 4-23rd Inf. US Army: Battalion Soldier of the Month

2004 US Army, Fort Richardson AK: Post Soldier of the Month

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Exercise Physiology
Physical Activity
PTSD
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans Health

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