Peter G. Mezo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Associate Chair, and Undergraduate Coordinator
Clinical Psychology
University Hall 1064
419.530.4399
peter.mezo@utoledo.edu
Dr. Mezo will be considering new graduate applicants for fall 2026
Education
Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 2005
Research Interests
- self-management and related models of self-regulation and coping
- factors associated with stress and depression among adults
- principles of evidence-based supervision, assessment, and treatment
Research Labs
Adaptive Regulation and Coping Lab
Anxiety and Stress Lab
Selected Publications
- Mezo, P. G., Callanan, T. S., Radu, G. M., & Short, M. M. (2018). Irrational beliefs and self-management as separable predictors of anxiety and depression. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.
- Mackenzie, M. B., Mezo, P. G., & Francis, S. E. (2012). A conceptual framework for understanding self-regulation in adults. New Ideas in Psychology, 30, 155-165.
- Mezo, P. G., & Baker, R. M. (2012). The moderating effects of stress and rumination on depressive symptoms in women and men. Stress and Health, 28, 333-339.
- Mezo, P. G., & Francis, S. E. (2012). Modeling the interrelationship of learned resourcefulness, self-management, and affective symptomatology. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 34, 11-21.
- Mezo, P. G., & Short, M. M. (2012). Construct validity and confirmatory factor analysis of the self-control and self-management scale. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 44, 1-8.
- Mezo, P. G., Hall, J., Duggan, C. M., & Noel, V. A. (2011). An initial comparison of live instruction and immersive video modes of progressive muscle relaxation. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 29, 212-223.
- Mezo, P. G., & Heiby, E. M. (2011). Proposed cut-off scores for self-management questionnaires. Clinical Psychologist, 15, 78-84.
