Uma Chandrika Millner

Uma Chandrika Millner

  • Assistant Professor Natural and Applied Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Boston College
  • M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Boston College
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Pune
  • B.A. in Psychology, Fergusson College

Teaching Interests

Personality, Psychological Diagnoses, Crosscultural Psychology, Mindfulness, Psychology Internship and Practicum, Ethics.

Research Interests

Vocational Psychology, Community Integration, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Community-Based Participatory Research, Asian Mental Health, Multiculturalism

Consulting/Practice Interests

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Anti-Racism, Ethical Practice, Clinical Supervision, Global Mental Health

Bio

Dr. Uma Chandrika Millner (pronouns: she/her) is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at Bentley University and licensed psychologist in Massachusetts. Prior to Bentley, she worked as a researcher at Boston University and taught as part-time faculty in the graduate program in mental health counseling program at Boston College and as full-time faculty at the undergraduate program in the Department of Psychology and Applied Therapies at Lesley University. Her overall professional approach is grounded in social justice and multiculturalism.
Dr. Millner is very passionate about teaching and has a strong commitment to diversity in the classroom setting. Dr. Millner’s research is largely intersectional, bridging areas of vocational psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and multiculturalism. Dr. Millner has conducted numerous research projects involving qualitative and quantitative methodologies focused on community integration of adults living with serious mental health conditions and the mental health of multicultural populations. As a participatory researcher, Dr. Millner partners with individuals with lived experience to inform and develop her research projects.
Dr. Millner is also committed to service in the community. Dr. Millner has a private practice where she provides psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and couples. Dr. Millner volunteers for local organizations in the Greater Boston area and developed a grassroots organization called INDEAR to provide psychological first aid to front-line workers in India during the Covid-19 pandemic. She has provided numerous trainings and workshops in collaboration with mental health organizations in India.

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association Present

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Millner, U. (2024). Mental Health Practices for South Asian Cisgender Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in the United States. Best Practices in Mental Health, (20) 1 70-89. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2024). Asian American providers experiences of working with Asian Americans diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.. Asian American Journal of Psychology, (15) 2 146-157. (Link)
  • Maru, M., Millner, U., Wong, J., Chen, J., Wan, Y. (2024). Asian American Providers’ Experiences of Working With Asian Americans Diagnosed With Serious Mental Illnesses. Asian American Journal of Psychology, (15) 2 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2023). Impact of Covid- 19 Pandemic on the Employment of Diverse Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities.. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, (46) 2 163-167. (Link)
  • Green, J., Millner, U., Ellis, J., Kelleher, A., Satgunam, S. (2023). Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Career Development of Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, (46) 2 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2022). Prevalence of domestic violence among South Asian women in the United States and mental health symptoms.. Journal of International Women's Studies, (24) 5 13-Jan. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2022). Unpacking the Meaning of Work for Individuals Living With Serious Mental Illness. Journal of Career Development, (49) 2 393-410. (Link)
  • Millner, U., Rogers, E., Bloch, P., Costa, W., Pritchett, S., Woods, T., Teixeira, C., Hintz, K. (2022). Unpacking the Meaning of Work for Individuals Living With Serious Mental Illness. Journal of Career Development, (49) 2 (Link)
  • Bhandari, S., Millner, U. (2022). Prevalence of Domestic Violence and Mental Health Symptoms among South Asian women in the United States. Journal of International Women's Studies, (24) 5
  • Millner, U. (2021). Decolonizing mental health practice: Reconstructing an Asian-centric framework through a social justice lens.. Asian American Journal of Psychology, (12) 4 333-345. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2021). Career Advancement Inventory: Assessing the attainment of decent work among individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Journal of Applied Measurement, (22) 2-Jan 83-113.
  • Millner, U. (2021). Development of an inventory of community participation for individuals with psychiatric conditions.. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, (44) 1 51-62. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2021). Hope, adaptability, and job-search intensity among individuals living with serious mental illness. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (55) 1 73-79. (Link)
  • Stevenson, B., Millner, U., Satgunam, S., Love, R. (2021). Hope, adaptability, and job-search intensity among individuals living with serious mental illness. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (55) 1 (Link)
  • Millner, U., Maru, M., Ismail, A., Chakrabarti, U. (2021). Decolonizing Mental Health Practice: Reconstructing an Asian-Centric Framework Through a Social Justice Lens. Asian American Journal of Psychology, (12) 4 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2020). Exploring Counselor-Client Agreement on Clients‚Äö√Ñ√¥ Work Capacity in Established and Consultative Dyads. Journal of Employment Counseling, (57) 3 98-114. (Link)
  • Rogers, E., Millner, U., Ludlow, L., Lord, E., Russinova, Z. (2020). Development of a comprehensive inventory of community participation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Issue (Link)
  • Millner, U., Brandt, D., Chan, L., Jette, A., Marfeo, E., Ni, P., Rasch, E., Rogers, E. (2020). Exploring Counselor-Client Agreement on Clients’ Work Capacity in Established and Consultative Dyads. Journal of Employment Counseling, (57) 3 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2019). Socially Valued Roles, Self‚Äö√Ñ√™Determination, and Community Participation among Individuals Living with Serious Mental Illnesses. American Journal of Community Psychology, (63) 2-Jan 32-45. (Link)
  • Millner, U., Woods, T., Furlong-Norman, K., Rogers, E., Rice, D., Russinova, Z. (2019). Socially Valued Roles, Self-Determination, and Community Participation among Individuals Living with Serious Mental Illnesses. American Journal of Community Psychology, (63) 1-2 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2018). The impact of domestic violence exposure on South Asian children in the United States: Perspectives of domestic violence agency staff. Child Abuse and Neglect, (76) 250-260. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2018). Concordance of assessments of clients‚Äö√Ñ√¥ mental and behavioral health with in vivo assessment of work performance. Work, (61) 1 20-Nov. (Link)
  • Rogers, E., Millner, U., Brandt, D., Chan, L., Jette, A., Marfeo, E., Nic, P., Rasch, E. (2018). Concordance of assessments of clients' mental and behavioral health with in vivo assessment of work performance. Work, (61) 1 (Link)
  • Ragavan, M., Fikre, T., Millner, U., Bair-Merritt, M. (2018). The impact of domestic violence exposure on South Asian children in the United States: Perspectives of domestic violence agency staff. Child Abuse and Neglect, (76) Issue (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2017). Perspectives on work and work-related challenges among Asian Americans with psychiatric disabilities.. Asian American Journal of Psychology, (8) 7 177-189. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2015). Exploring the Work Lives of Adults with Serious Mental Illness from a Vocational Psychology Perspective. Journal of Counseling Psychology, (62) 4 642-654. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2015). Revitalizing communication between split identities and psychotic processes in a South-Asian treatment dyad. Women & Therapy, (38) 2-Jan 31-52. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2015). Revitalizing Communication Between Split Identities and Psychotic Processes in a South-Asian Treatment Dyad. Women and Therapy, (38) Issue (Link)
  • Millner, U., Rogers, E., Bloch, P., Costa, W., Pritchett, S., Woods, T. (2015). Exploring the work lives of adults with serious mental illness from a vocational psychology perspective. Journal of Counseling Psychology, (62) 4 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2014). Acceptance of mental illness: Core components of a multifaceted construct.. Psychological Services, (11) 1 97-104. (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2014). Barriers to and Facilitators of the Acceptance Process for Individuals With Serious Mental Illness. Qualitative Health Research, (24) 9 1265-1275. (Link)
  • Mizock, L., Russinova, Z., Millner, U. (2014). Acceptance of mental illness: Core components of a multifaceted construct. Psychological Services, (11) 1 (Link)
  • Mizock, L., Russinova, Z., Millner, U. (2014). Barriers to and facilitators of the acceptance process for individuals with serious mental illness. Qualitative Health Research, (24) 9 (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2012). Spiritual and Religious Issues in Psychotherapy with Schizophrenia: Cultural Implications and Implementation. Religions, (3) 1 82-98. (Link)
  • Dam, U. C. (2009). The role of school counselors in addressing sexual orientation in schools.. Professional School Counseling, (12) 4 300-308. (Link)
  • Millner, U. C. (2008). The psychology of working and globalization: A new perspective for a new era.. International Journal of Educational and Vocational Guidance, (8) 18-May.
  • Millner, U. Operationalizing Decolonizing in School Counseling: Movement Toward Justice and Liberation in Educational Settings. (In Progress)
  • Millner, U. Perspectives on Employment among Diverse Adults Living with Serious Mental Illnesses. (In Progress)

    • Books

  • Millner, U., Balogun, O. (). Mindfulness and Mental Health: Foundations, Perspectives, and Applications (In Progress)

    • Book Chapters

  • Millner, U. (2024). Thriving Workplaces: Wellness, Fairness, and Worthiness at Work How People Thrive. Cambridge University Press (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2023). Envisioning Environments Conducive for the Career Advancement of Individuals in Challenging Mental Health Situations Rethinking Work. Routledge (Link)
  • Millner, U. (2022). Intersectional perspectives on the mental health of South Asians in the United States South Asians in the US: The Model Minority.. National Association of Social Work Press

    • Other Teaching Materials

    Reviews

  • Millner, U. (2012). Review of Positive psychology: The science of happiness and human strengths. , (35) 4 355-356. (Link)