Daniel Antonius, PhD
Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry; Director, Division of Psychology
Department of Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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Specialty/Research Focus
Children and Adults; Clinical Neurophysiology; Forensic Psychiatry; Psychiatry
Professional Summary
Wearing many hats, my work involves administrative, clinical, academic, and research responsibilities. Administratively, I oversee our department’s forensic and psychology divisions. Clinically, I (or my team) conduct psychological evaluations that address clinical and forensic questions (e.g. emotional problems, cognitive issues, risk, competency, criminal responsibility, etc). I also have a small practice that focus on athletes, to help them overcome psychological and emotional problems and optimize performance. Academically, I teach and supervise students at all levels, with the ultimate goal of facilitating scholarly thinking and work. All students are encouraged to get involved in one of our research programs, which broadly focus on better understanding the factors that impact human emotions with the goal of improving treatment outcomes. Using standard psychiatric assessment of symptoms, motivation, and outcome, we have for several years been examining the impact of treatment on rehospitalization and recidivism in an adult forensic setting. We have recently expanded on this research to a juvenile setting, as well as other psychiatric settings, to further study and understand the efficacy and satisfaction of psychiatric treatment.
Education and Training
- Postdoctoral Training, New York University
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, New School for Social Research
- MA, General Psychology, New School for Social Research
- MA, Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- BA, Psychology, Stony Brook University
Personal Statement
As an avid sports fan, I enjoy anything that has to do with playing or watching sports.