Amy Shelby

Medical Reviewer

Amy Shelby serves as a key member of our Medical Affairs Team. She is a skilled medical reviewer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Chatham University. Amy is deeply committed to ensuring accuracy and staying up-to-date with the latest research, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the high quality and reliability of our mental health content. Her dedication supports our mission to provide valuable resources for individuals on their mental health journey.

Education

Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
1995 - 2000

Chatham University
Masters of Science (MSc), Counseling Psychology
2003 - 2007

Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby

Medically Reviewed
  • Jan 12th 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are mental health conditions classified as cluster B personality disorders. The symptoms, interpersonal...

  • Written by Emily Doe
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 3 minutes read

Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder that can make it hard to leave your home or feel safe in...

  • Written by Miriam Calleja
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 2 minutes read

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where the individual fears being in places or situations from which it may...

  • Written by Miriam Calleja
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Covert narcissism (also known as hypersensitive or vulnerable narcissism) is a class of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). People with covert...

  • Written by Ethan Cullen
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2 are mental illnesses that last at least one week and for most of...

  • Written by Jill Sensenig
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Dec 21st 2022
  • Est. 17 minutes read

Lewy body dementia, which is also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is a condition that generally occurs in older...

  • Written by Cristina Po Wenger
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Nov 23rd 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder occurring in children or preteens who demonstrate defiant, angry, and argumentative behavior....

  • Written by Miriam Calleja
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • Nov 23rd 2022
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Amisulpride, often sold under the brand name Solian, is an antipsychotic and anti-nausea medication. It is used intravenously in smaller...

  • Written by Arthur Mead
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby