Stephen Melka, PhD

Assistant Professor; Psychologist & Team Leader, OEF/OIF/OND Program Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs

Locations

Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Contact Information

(414) 384-2000

Biography

Dr. Melka completed his undergraduate education at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and obtained his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.

Research Interests

Dr. Melka’s clinical and research interests include posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, emotion regulation, and substance abuse. He currently coordinates a residential rehabilitation program at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center for combat Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan focusing on readjustment to civilian life following deployment.

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