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



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.

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  1. 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. 2023 May 25. PMID: 37231222
     
  2. 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 Jan 19. PMID: 36653919; DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac431;
     
  3. 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;
     
  4. 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;
     
  5. 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. PMID: 35298209; DOI: 10.1037/hea0001174;
     
  6. 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. PMID: 32776121
     
  7. 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. PMID: 32833484; PMCID: PMC8559731; DOI: 10.1037/hea0000876;
     
  8. 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. PMID: 32060558; PMCID: PMC7281537; DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaa005;
     
  9. 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
     
  10. 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;
     
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The Healing Power of Strength Training

The New York Times 7/7/2022

2021 Anxiety and Depression Association of America: ADAA 2021 Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) Award
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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