Tiffany Field, PhD Short Vitae

TIFFANY MARTINI FIELD

PhD, Developmental Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1976

tfield@fielding.edu

Current Professional Appointment:

Faculty (unranked)

School of Psychology

Fielding Graduate University

Areas of Instruction:

Biological Bases of Behavior

Infant Mental Health

Alternative Therapies

High-Risk Infants

Depression

Research Methods

Research Interests:

High-Risk Infants

Alternative Therapies

Health Psychology

Professional Memberships:

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Massage Therapy Association

American Occupational Therapy Association

American Psychological Association Division (F1, 7, 12, 48)

American Psychological Society

Eastern Psychological Association

International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development

International Society of Developmental Psychobiology

International Society on Infant Studies

Merrill-Palmer Society

Phi Kappa Phi

Psi Chi

Sigma XI

Society of Pediatric Psychology

Society for Perinatal Research

Society for Research in Child Development

Southeastern Society for Research in Child Development

World Association of Infant Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines

Honors and Awards:

1979: Boyd McCandless Distinguished Young Scientist Award. American Psychological Association

1981-1991: NIMH Research Scientist Development Award

1986: Distinguished Alumna Award, University of Cincinnati

1988: "125 Alumni To Watch," University of Massachusetts

1989: Distinguished Alumna Award, University of Cincinnati

1991-2002: NIH Merit Award

1991-2002: NIMH Senior Research Scientist Award

2004-2007: NIMH Senior Research Scientist Award

Fellow, American Psychological Association, Divisions 1, 7, 12, 48

Professional Activities in Last Seven Years

Publications:

Cullen, C., Field, T., Escalona, A., & Hartshorn, K. (2000). Father-infant interactions are enhanced by massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care, 164, 41-47.

Field, T. (2000). Infant massage therapy. In C. H. Zeanah (Ed.), Handbook of infant mental health (2^nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Field, T. (2000). Infants of depressed mothers. In Johnson, et al. (Eds.), Stress, coping and depression. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Field, T. (2000). Massage therapy research methods. In G. Lewith, W. Jonas, & H. Walach (Eds.), Clinical research in complimentary therapies. New York: Harcourt.

Field, T. (2000). Newborn research methods. In M. Lewis & A. Slater (Eds.), Introduction to infant development. New York: Oxford University Press.

Field, T. (2000). Touch therapy. New York: Churchill Livingston.

Field, T., Peck, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Krugman, S., Burman, I., & Ozment-Schenck, L. (2000). Postburn itching, pain, and psychological symptoms are reduced with massage therapy. Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, 21, 189-193.

Field, T., Pickens, J., Prodromidis, M., Malphrus, J., Fox, N., Bendell, D., Yando, R., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2000). Targeting adolescent mothers with depressive symptoms for early intervention. Adolescence, 35, 381-414.

Hernandez-Reif, M., & Field, T. (2000). Premature infants benefit from early intervention. In J. Osofsky & H. Fitzgerald (Eds.), Handbook of infant mental health (Vol. 4, pp. 297-325). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Del Pino, N., & Diego, M. (2000). Less exploring by mouth occurs in newborns of depressed mothers. Infant Mental Health Journal, 21, 204-210.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Krasnegor, J., & Theakston, H. (2000). High blood pressure and associated symptoms were reduced by massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 4, 31-38.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., & Thimas, E., (2000). Adolescents with attention deficit disorder benefit from Tai Chi. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 5, 120-123.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Martinez, A., Field, T., Quintino, O., Hart, S., & Burman, I. (2000). Premenstrual syndrome symptoms are relieved by massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 21, 9-15.

Jones, N., Field, T., & Davalos, M. (2000). Right frontal EEG asymmetry and lack of empathy in preschool children of depressed mothers. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 30, 189-204.

Sanders, C., Field, T., Diego, M., & Kaplan, M. (2000). Moderate involvement in sports is related to lower depression levels among adolescents. Adolescence, 35, 793-797.

Sanders, C., Field, T., Diego, M., & Kaplan, M. (2000). The relationship of internet use to depression and social isolation among adolescents. Adolescence, 35, 237-242.

Silver, M. E., Field, T., Sanders, C., & Diego, M. (2000). Angry adolescents who worry about becoming violent. Adolescence, 35, 663-669.

Diego, M. A., Field T., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2001). BIS/BAS scores are correlated with frontal EEG asymmetry in intrusive and withdrawn depressed mothers. Infant Mental Health Journal, 22, 665-675.

Diego, M. A., Field T., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2001). CES-D depression scores are correlated with frontal alpha asymmetry. Depression and Anxiety, 13, 32-37.

Diego, M. A., Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Friedman, L., & Shaw, K. (2001). HIV adolescents show improved immune function following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 106, 35-45.

Dieter, J., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Jones, N. A., Lecanuet, J. P., Salman, F. A., & Redzepi, M. (2001). Maternal depression and increased fetal activity. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 21, 468-473.

Escalona, A., Field, T., Singer-Strunk, R., Cullen, C., & Hartshorn, K. (2001). Brief report: Improvements in the behavior of children with autism following massage therapy. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31, 513-516.

Field, T. (2001). Chronic maternal depression affects infants, newborns and the fetus. In S. Goodman (Ed.), Children of depressed parents: Alternative pathways & risk for psychopathology. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Field, T. (2001). Massage therapy facilitates weight gain in preterm infants. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 51-54.

Field, T. (2001). Massage therapy for immune disorders. In D. Rich (Ed.), Massage therapy - the evidence for practice (pp. 10-21). Edinburgh, UK: Health Sciences.

Field, T. (2001). Research on the benefits of therapeutic massage. In N. Faass (Ed.), Integrating complementary medicine into health systems (pp. 622-628). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.

Field, T. (2001). Touch. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

Field, T., Cullen, C., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Sprinz, P., Beebe, K., Kissel, B., & Bango-Sanchez, V. (2001). Leukemia immune changes following massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 3, 1-5.

Field, T., Diego, M., Dieter, J., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, C., Yando, R., & Bendell, D. (2001). Depressed withdrawn and intrusive mothers' effects on their fetuses and neonates. Infant Behavior and Development, 24, 27-39.

Field, T., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2001). Adolescent depression and risk factors. Adolescence, 36, 492-498.

Field, T., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2001). Adolescent suicidal ideation. Adolescence, 36, 241-248.

Field, T., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2001). Exercise positively affects adolescents' relationships and academics. Adolescence, 36, 105-110.

Field, T., & Hernandez-Reif, M., (2001). Sleep problems in infants decrease following massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care, 168, 95-104.

Field, T., Sanders, C., & Nadel, J. (2001). Children with autism display more social behaviors after repeated imitation sessions. Autism, 5, 317-323.

Hart, S., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Nearing, G., Shaw, S., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2001). Anorexia nervosa symptoms are reduced by massage therapy. Eating Disorders, 9, 289-299.

Hartshorn, K., Delage, J., Field, T., & Olds, L. (2001). Senior citizens benefit from movement therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 5, 1-5.

Hartshorn, K., Olds, L., Field, T., Delage, J., Cullen, C., & Escalona, A. (2001). Creative movement therapy benefits children with autism. Early Child Development and Care, 166, 1-5.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., & Beutler, J. (2001). Evidence-based medicine and massage. Pediatrics, 108, 1053.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Krasnegor, J., & Theakston, H. (2001). Lower back pain is reduced and range of motion increased after massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 106, 131-145.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Largie, S., Hart, S., Redzepi, M., Nieremberg, B., & Peck, M. (2001). Children's distress during burn treatments is reduced by massage therapy. Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, 22, 191-195.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., & Thimas, E. (2001). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: benefits from Tai Chi. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 5, 120-123.

Jones, N. A., Field, T., Fox, N. A., Davalos, M., & Gomez, J. (2001). EEG during different emotions in 10-month-old infants of depressed mothers. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 19(4), 295-312.

Jones, N. A., Field, T., Hart, S., Lundy, B., & Davalos, M. (2001). Maternal self-perceptions and reactions to infant crying among intrusive and withdrawn depressed mothers. Infant Mental Health Journal, 22, 576-586.

Largie, S., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Sanders, C., & Diego, M. (2001). Employment during adolescence is associated with depression, inferior relationships, lower grades and smoking. Adolescence, 36, 395-401.

Pickens, J., Field, T., Fox, N., & Nawrocki, T. (2001). Frontal EEG Asymmetry in response to emotional vignettes in preschool age children. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 25, 105-112.

Sanders, C., Field, T., & Diego, M. (2001). Adolescents academic expectations and achievements. Adolescence, 36, 795-802.

Sanders, C., Field, C., Diego, M., & Kaplan, M. (2001). Moderate involvement in sports is related to lower depression levels among adolescents. Adolescence, 35, 793-797.

Silver, M. E., Field, T., Sanders, C. E., & Diego, M. (2001). Angry adolescents worrying about becoming violent. Adolescence, 35, 663-669.

Diego, M., Dieter, J., Field, T., LeCanuet, J., Hernandez-Reif, M., Beutler, J., Largie, S., Redzepi, M., & Salman, F. (2002). Fetal activity following vibratory stimulation of the mother's abdomen and foot and hand massage. Developmental Psychobiology, 41, 396-406.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Hart, S., Hernandez-Reif, M., Jones, N., Cullen, C., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2002). Facial expressions and EEG in infants of intrusive and withdrawn mothers with depressive symptoms. Depression and Anxiety, 15, 10-17.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Hart, S., Brucker, B., Field, T., & Burman, I. (2002). Spinal cord injury benefits from massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 112, 133-142.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Shaw, J., Castellanos, D., & Rothe, E. (2002). Aggressive adolescents benefit from massage therapy. Adolescence, 37, 597-608.

Escalona, A., Field, T., Nadel, J., & Lundy, B. (2002). Imitation effects on children with autism. The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32, 141-144.

Feldstein, S., & Field, T. (2002). Vocal behavior in the dyadic interactions of preadolescent and early adolescent friends and acquaintances. Adolescence, 37, 495-513.

Field, T. (2002). HIV-exposed newborns and massage therapy effects on the HIV-exposed newborn and adult. In M. S. Micozzi (Ed.), AIDS and complimentary & alternative medicine: Current science and practice (pp. 161-174). New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Field, T. (2002). Infants' need for touch. Human Development, 157, 1-4.

Field, T. (2002). Massage therapy. Medical Clinics of North America, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 86, 163-171.

Field, T. (2002). Preterm infant massage therapy studies: an American approach. Seminars in Neonatology, 7, 487-494.

Field, T. (2002). Violence and touch deprivation in adolescents. Adolescence, 37, 735-749.

Field, T., Diego, M., Cullen, C., Hernandez-Reif, M., Sunshine, W., & Douglas, S. (2002). Fibromyalgia pain and substance P decrease and sleep improves after massage therapy. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 8, 72-76.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Salman, F., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, C., Yando, R., & Bendell, D. (2002). Prenatal anger effects on the fetus and neonate. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 22, 260-266.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2002). Relative right versus left frontal EEG in neonates. Developmental Psychobiology, 41(2), 147-155.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2002). Right frontal EEG and pregnancy/neonatal outcomes. Psychiatry, 65(1), 35-47.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S. Kuhn, C., Yando, R., & Bendell, D. (2002). Prenatal depression effects on the foetus and neonate in different ethnic and socio-economic status groups. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 20, 149-157.

Field, T., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2002). Adolescents' parent and peer relationships. Adolescence, 37, 121-130.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M. & Feijo, L. (2002). Breastfeeding in depressed mother-infant dyads. Early Child Development and Care, 172, 539-545.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., & Largie, S. (2002). Depressed mothers' newborns show inferior face discrimination. Infant Behavior & Development, 23, 643-653.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., & Largie, S. (2002). Weight perception by newborns of depressed versus non-depressed mothers. Infant Behavior & Development, 24, 305-316.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Largie, S., Cullen, C., Beutler, Sanders, C., J., Weiner, D., Rodriguez-Bateman, D., Zelaya, L., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2002). Parkinson's disease symptoms are differentially affected by massage therapy vs. progressive muscle relaxation: A pilot study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 6, 177-182.

Sanders, C., Diego, M., Fernandez, M., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Roca, A. (2002). EEG asymmetry responses to lavender and rosemary aromas in adults and infants. International Journal of Neuroscience, 112, 1305-1320.

Slater, A., Field, T., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2002). The development of the senses. In A. Slater & M. Lewis (Eds.), Introduction to infant development (pp. 83-98). Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., & Sanders, C. E. (2003). Academic performance, popularity and depression predict adolescent substance use. Adolescence, 38, 35-42.

Dieter, J. N., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Emory, E., & Redzepi, M. (2003). Stable preterm infants gain more weight and sleep less following 5 days of massage therapy. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 28(6), 403-411.

Fernandez, M., Blass, E. M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Sanders, C., & Diego, M. (2003). Sucrose attenuates a negative EEG response to an aversive stimulus for newborns. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 24, 261-266.

Field, T. (2003). Review of parental leave. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development Website.

Field, T. (2003). Stimulation of preterm infants. Pediatrics in Review, 24, 4-10.

Field, T., Delage, J., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2003). Movement and massage therapy reduce fibromyalgia pain. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7, 49-52.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2003). Depressed mothers who are "good interaction" partners versus those who are withdrawn or intrusive. Infant Behavior and Development, 26, 238-252.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, C., Yando, R., & Bendell, D. (2003). Pregnancy anxiety and comorbid depression and anger effects on the fetus and neonate. Depression and Anxiety, 17, 140-151.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., & Largie, S. (2003). Haptic habituation to temperature is slower in newborns of depressed mothers. Infancy, 4, 47-63.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Ironson, G., Field, T., Hurley, J., Katz, G., Diego, M., Weiss, S., Fletcher, M. A., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2003). Breast cancer patients have improved immune and neuroendocrine functions following massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1, 1-8.

Tornek, A., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., & Jones, N. (2003). Music effects on EEG in intrusive and withdrawn mothers with depressive symptoms. Psychiatry, 66(3), 234-243.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Cullen, C., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2004). Prepartum, postpartum and chronic depression effects on. Psychiatry, 67, 63-80.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Cullen, C., Largie, S., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2004). EEG responses by infants of depressed mothers to mocked facial expressions. Infant Behavior and Development, 27, 91-100.

Diego, M. A., Field, T., Sanders, C., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2004). Massage therapy of moderate and light pressure and vibrator effects on EEG and heart rate. International Journal of Neuroscience, 114, 31-44.

Fernandez, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Sanders, C., Diego, M., & Roca, A. (2004). EEG during lavender and rosemary exposure in infants of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Infant Behavior and Development, 27, 91-100.

Field, T. (Ed.). (2004). Touch and massage in early child development. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia: Johnson & Johnson Pediatrics Institute.

Field, T. (2004). Touch deprivation and aggression against self among adolescents. In D. M. Stoff & E. Susman (Eds.), Developmental psychology of aggression (pp. 117-140). Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Mental Health.

Field, T., Diego, M., Cullen, C., Hartshorn, K., Gruskin, A., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Sunshine, W. (2004). Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 8, 9-14.

Field, T., Diego, M., Dieter, J., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, C., Yando, R., & Bendell, D. (2004). Prenatal depression effects on the fetus and neonate. Infant Behavior & Development, 27, 216-229.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Feijo, L., Vera, Y., & Gil, K. (2004). Massage therapy by parents improves early growth and development. Infant Behavior and Development, 27, 435-442.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2004). Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1-9.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Vera, Y., Gil, K., Schanberg S., Kuhn, C., & Gonzalez-Garcia, A. (2004). Prenatal maternal biochemistry predicts neonatal biochemistry. International Journal of Neuroscience, 114, 981-993.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Vera, Y., Gil, K., Schanberg S., Kuhn, C., & Gonzalez-Garcia, A. (2004). Prenatal predictors of maternal and newborn EEG. Infant Behavior and Development, 27, 533-536.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Freedman, J. (2004). Stimulation programs for preterm infants. Social Policy Report, 18, 1-19.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., & Diego, M. (2004). Differential sucking by neonates of depressed versus non-depressed mothers. Infant Behavior and Development, 27, 465-476.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., & Diego, M. (2004). Touch perception in neonates. In T. Field (Ed.), Touch and massage in early child development (pp. 15-37). New Brunswick, Nova Scotia: Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Ironson, G., Field, T., Katz, G., Diego, M., Weiss, S., Fletcher, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2004). Breast cancer patients have improved immune functions following massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57, 45-52.

Khilnani S., Field T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Schanberg S. (2004). Massage therapy improves mood and behavior of students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Adolescence, 152, 623-638.

Diego, M., Field, T., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2005). Prepartum, postpartum and chronic depression effects on neonatal behavior. Infant Behavior & Development, 28, 155-164.

Diego, M., Field, T., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2005). Vagal activity, gastric motility, and weight gain in massaged preterm neonates. The Journal of Pediatrics, 147, 50-55.

Field, T. (2005). Massage therapy for skin conditions in young children. Dermatology Clinics, 23, 717-721.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Cisneros, W., Feijo, L., Vera, Y., & Gil, K. (2005). Lavender fragrance cleansing gel effects on relaxation. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 207-222.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Gil, K., & Vera, Y. (2005). Prenatal maternal cortisol, fetal activity and growth. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 423-429.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2005). Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 1397-1413.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Vera, Y., Gil, K., Diego, M., Bendell, D., & Yando, R. (2005). Anxiety and anger effects on depressed mother-infant spontaneous and imitative interactions. Infant Behavior and Development, 28, 1-9.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Vera, Y., Gil, K., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2005). Infants of depressed mothers facing a mirror versus their mother. Infant Behavior and Development, 28, 48-53.

Field, T., Nadel, J., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Vera, Y., Gil, K., & Sanders, C. (2005). Depressed mothers, infants show less negative affect during non-contingent interactions. Infant Behavior and Development, 28, 426-430.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Ironson, G., Beutler, J., Vera, Y., Hurley, J., Fletcher, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, S., & Fraser, M. (2005). Natural killer cells and lymphocytes are increased in women with breast cancer following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 495-510.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Largie, S., Diego, M., Manigat, N., Seonanes, J., Bornstein, J., & Waldman, R. (2005). Cerebral Palsy symptoms in children decreased following massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care, 175, 445-456.

Diego, M., Field, T., Jones, N.A., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2006). Withdrawn and intrusive maternal interaction style and infant frontal EEG symmetry shifts in infants of depressed and nondepressed mothers. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 220-229.

Diego, M., Jones, N. A., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, C., & Gonzalez-Garcia, A. (2006). Prenatal cortisol mediates the effects of maternal psychological distress on fetal weight. Psychosomatic Medicine, 68, 747-53.

Feijo, L., Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Burns, W., Valley-Gray, S., & Simco, E. (2006). Brief report: Preterm infant massage lowers maternal depression. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 476-480.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M. (2006). Prenatal depression effects on the fetus and newborn: a review. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 445-455.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Deeds, O., Figueiredo, B. & Ascencio, A. (2006). Moderate versus light pressure massage therapy leads to greater weight gain in preterm infants. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 574-578.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Figueiredo, B., Deeds, O., Contogeorgos, J., Ascencio, A. (2006). Prenatal paternal depression. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 579-583.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Diego, M. (2006). Intrusive and withdrawn depressed mothers and their infants. Developmental Review, 26, 15-30.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Diego, M. (2006). Newborns of depressed mothers who received moderate versus light pressure massage during pregnancy. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 54-58.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M. (2006). Risk factors and stress variables that differentiate depressed from nondepressed pregnant women. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 169-174.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., & Diego, M. (2006). Stability of mood states and biochemistry across pregnancy. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 262-267.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Figueiredo, B., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2006). Prenatal cortisol, prematurity and low birthweight. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 268-275.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Feijo, L., & Freedman, J. (2006). Prenatal, perinatal and neonatal supplemental stimulation: A survey of neonatal nurseries. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 24-31.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., & Field, T. (2006). Instrumental and vocal music effects in neonates of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Infant Behavior and Development, 29, 518-525.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., Vera, Y., & Pickens, J. (2006). Happy faces are habituated more slowly by infants of depressed mothers. Infant Behavior & Development, 29, 131-135.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Largie, S., Diego, M., Mora, D., & Bornstein, J. (2006). Children with Down Syndrome improved in motor function and muscle tone following massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care, 176, 395-410.

Field, T., Diego, M., & Hernandez-Reif, M. (2007). Massage therapy research. Developmental Review, 27, 75-89.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Figueiredo, B., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2007). Sleep disturbances in depressed pregnant women and their newborns. Infant Behavior and Development, 30, 127-133.

Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Shea, J. (2007). Hand arthritis pain reduced by massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2, 21-24.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., & Fraser, M. (2007). Lower back pain and sleep disturbance are reduced following massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy, 11, 141-145.

Diego, M., Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Vera, Y., & Gil, K. (in press). Caffeine use affects pregnancy outcome. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Feijo, L., Vera, Y., Gil, K., & Sanders, C. (in press). Responses to animate and inanimate faces by infants of depressed mothers. Early Child Development and Care.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Feijo, L., Vera, Y., Gil, K., & Sanders, C. (in press). Still-face and separation effects on depressed mother-infant interactions. Infant Mental Health Journal.

Field, T., Yando, S., Bendell, D., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Vera, Y., & Gil, K. (in press). Prenatal depression effects on pregnancy feelings and substance use. Journal of Child & Substance Abuse.

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Diego, M., & Ruddock, M. (in press). Greater arousal and lesser attention by neonates of depressed vs non-depressed mothers on the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale. Infant Behavior and Development.

Presentations:

Field, T. (2000, January). Massage therapy in obstetrics. Invited talk presented at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.

Field, T. (2000, January). Massage therapy in pediatrics. Invited talk presented at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.

Field, T. (2000, February). Touch therapy. Presented at the international conference, Alternative Medicine, Hawaii.

Field, T. (2000, May). Maternal depression. Presented at the United Nations, New York, NY.

Field, T. (2000, June). Massage therapy and immune function. Invited talk presented at the American Psychological Society, Miami, FL.

Field, T. (2000, August). Maternal depression. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Field, T. (2000, August). Touch therapy. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Field, T. (2001, April). Massage therapy for children with autoimmune disorders. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Field, T. (2001, April). Maternal depression. Presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

Field, T. (2002, April). Maternal depression effects on infants. Presented at the International Society for Infant Studies, Toronto, Canada.

Field, T. (2002, April). Pregnancy massage effects. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium, Toronto, Canada.

Field, T. (2002, June). Massage therapy effects. Presented at the American Massage Therapy Association, Boston, MA.

Field, T. (2002, December). Massage therapy. Presented at the American Association of Chiropractors, Orlando, FL.

Field, T. (2003, April). Massage therapy effects. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.

Field, T. (2003, April). Maternal depression effects. Presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.

Field, T. (2004, May). Pregnancy and newborn massage therapy. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium, Chicago, IL.

Field, T. (2004, May). Prenatal depression effects. Presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Chicago, IL.

Field, T. (2004, August). Co-morbid effects of anxiety, anger and depression on the infant. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Field, T. (2004, August). Massage therapy effects. Invited address presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Field, T. (2005, April). Interaction patterns, BIS/BAS scores, biochemistry and EEG of depressed, withdrawn and intrusive mothers. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.

Field, T. (2005, April). Massage therapy and progressive muscle relaxation as interventions for depressed pregnant women. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.

Field, T. (2005, April). Massage therapy for depressed pregnant women. Presented at the Touch Research Symposium Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.

Field, T. (2006, July). Prenatal Control Effects on Prematurity. Invited Address University of Paris.

Funded Grants/Contracts:

3/1/1992-2/28/2003: Affective Disturbances in Infants and Young Children (Senior. Research Scientist Award), $95,250/year.

3/1/1992-2/28/2003: Preventing Depression in Infants of Depressed Mothers (Merit Award), $299,456/year.

6/1/2003-5/31/2005: P.I., Massage Therapy for Preventing Prematurity, March of Dimes, $70,000/year.

4/1/2004-3/31/2007: P.I., Neurohormonal Effects of Massage Therapy (Senior Research Scientist Award), NIH/NCCAM, $125,000/year.

Other Professional Activities:

1979-2000: Editorial Board, Infant Behavior and Development.

1984-present: Director (part time), Touch Research Institutes, Departments of Pediatrics, Psychology, and Psychiatry, University of Miami School of Medicine.

1997-2000: Dean, Family and School Center, NOVA Southeastern University.

2000: President, American Psychological Association, Division 7.

Editorial Board: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Infant Behavior and Development, Infant Mental Health Journal, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

Journal Reviewer: Developmental Psychology, Infancy, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Psychology Bulletin.