Dr. David Longo

Research & Writing

Empirically Based Clinical and Research Topics in Psychology

Academic Publications

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, conference abstracts, and monographs spanning four decades of clinical research.

Longo, D., & vomSaal, W. (1984). Respiratory Relief Therapy: A new treatment procedure for the reduction of anxiety. Behavior Modification, 8(3), 361–378.

Longo, D., Clum, G., & Yaeger, N. (1988). A psychosocial treatment for recurrent genital herpes. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 56(1), 61–66.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. (1989). Psychosocial factors affecting genital herpes recurrences: linear vs. mediating models. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 33(2), 161–166.

Wood, E., Gibson, W., & Longo, D. (1990). Moderation of morbidity following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a study of awareness under anesthesia. Int. J. Ped. Otorhinolaryngol., 20(2), 93–105.

Longo, D., & Koehn, K. (1993). Psychosocial factors associated with recurrent genital herpes: a review of prediction and psychiatric treatment studies. International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 23(2), 99–117.

Longo, D., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Carlson, J. (1993). Development of a chronic pain quality of life measure. American Psychosomatic Society Convention, Charleston, SC. Psychosomatic Medicine, 55(1), 117. (Abstract)

Longo, D. (1994). Psychological evaluation of individuals suffering from chronic pain. Geisinger Bulletin, 44(1), 9–11.

Conant, M., Buntin, D., Berger, T., Coates, T., Drake, L., Longo, D., & Robinson, J. (1995). Integrated Patient Care: Physiologic and Psychosocial Treatment Strategies for Genital Herpes. Monograph. BioContinuum Group, Inc.

Conant, M., Berger, T., Coates, T., Longo, D., Robinson, J., & Drake, L. (1996). Genital herpes: an integrated approach to management. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 35, 601–605.

Jacobi, K., Longo, D., & Wilson, B. (1996). Neuropsychological aspects of chronic relapsing pancreatitis: a longitudinal case study. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 11(5), 403. (Abstract)

Smith, J., Lumley, M., & Longo, D. (1999). The relationship of cognitive and emotional coping to adjustment to chronic myofascial pain. Psychosomatic Medicine, 61(1), 103. (Abstract)

Lumley, M.A., Smith, J.A., & Longo, D.J. (2002). The relationship of alexithymia to pain severity and impairment among patients with chronic myofascial pain: Comparisons with self-efficacy, catastrophizing, and depression. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 53(3), 823–830.

Smith, J., Lumley, M.A., & Longo, D. (2002). Contrasting emotional approach coping with passive coping for chronic myofascial pain. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24(4), 326–335.

Longo, A., Smith, J., Longo, D., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. (2007). Predicting pain intensity in chronic pain patients based on rumination style. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Suppl. 124. (Abstract)

Longo, A., Smith, J., Longo, D., & Messier, L. (2008). Opioid use in chronic pain patients: Effects on pain levels and quality of life. Psychosomatic Medicine, 70(3), A35. (Abstract)

Longo, D., Sprull, T., & Longo, A. (2011). Prediction of pain and emotional distress by acceptance, rumination, and cognitive flexibility in fibromyalgia patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41(S1), 222. (Abstract)

Longo, D. (2013). Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Clinician's Resource. Parker, CO: Outskirts Press. ISBN: 978-1-4787-1826-0. (Book)

Book

Longo, D. (2018). Major Depression and Bipolar Disorders: A Clinician's Guide to the Effective Treatment of Mood Disorders (3rd Ed.). Concord, CA: BioMed Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-893549-30-2. (Book)

Book

Longo, D. (2024). Psychopharmacology: A Clinician's Guide for the Effective use of Psychotropic Medications. Parker, CO: Outskirts Press. ISBN: 978-1-9772-7024-5. (Book)

Book

Longo, D. & Tarrant, A. (2024). Development of a Pain Quality of Life Measure. Chronic Pain Management Journal, 8, 1–11. doi: 10.29011/2576-957X.100108.

Professional Papers

Conference presentations, convention papers, and professional addresses delivered at regional and national psychological associations.

Longo, D., & vomSaal, W. Respiratory Relief Therapy: A procedure for treating specific anxieties. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, Los Angeles, CA. November, 1982.

Longo, D. Respiratory manipulation compared to two other relaxation techniques as to the reduction of psychophysiological arousal. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, LA. March, 1984.

Grubb, H., & Longo, D. Level-I and level-II intelligence: cross-cultural assessment. Virginia Psychological Association and Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, Spring Convention, Richmond, VA. April, 1984.

Longo, D. A psychophysiological comparison of the effects of three relaxation techniques: respiratory manipulation training, progressive muscle relaxation, and pleasant imagery. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Baltimore, MD. April, 1984.

Longo, D. A psychophysiological comparison of three relaxation techniques and some implications in treating cardiovascular syndromes. The Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention, Philadelphia, PA. May, 1984.

Grubb, H., Ollendick, T., & Longo, D. The Culture History Inventory of Learning Distance (CHILD). American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA. April, 1986.

Longo, D., Clum, G., & Yaeger, N. A psychosocial intervention for genital herpes. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, New York, NY. April, 1986.

Longo, D., Clum, G., & Yaeger, N. Psychoimmunologic implications of a successful psychosocial intervention for herpes simplex virus II. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC. August, 1986.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. Psychosocial factors affecting recurrent genital herpes. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans. March, 1988.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. Psychosocial factors affecting health status: linear vs. mediating models. Association for the Advancement of Behavioral Therapy Convention, New York, NY. November, 1988.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. Path analysis of two biopsychosocial models of health. Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention, San Francisco, CA. March, 1989.

Wood, E., Gibson, W., Longo, D., & Glidewell, O. Moderation of morbidity following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a study of awareness under anesthesia. American Academy of Otolaryngology Convention, San Diego, CA. May, 1989.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. Illness as predicted by daily shifts in psychosocial factors. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA. March, 1990.

Longo, D., & Clum, G. Analyses of daily changes in psychosocial factors and health. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA. April, 1990.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Alessi, T. The association between social support and chronic pain. Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention, Washington, DC. March, 1991.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Alessi, T. Attributional style and its relationship to pain perception. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, New York, NY. April, 1991.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Alessi, T. The association among stress, pain, emotional distress, and health status in chronic pain patients. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York, NY. November, 1991.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. A prospective analysis of health, stress, and emotions in chronic pain patients. Society of Behavioral Medicine, New York, NY. March, 1992.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. The association among pain, social support, emotional stress, and activity in chronic pain patients. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Boston, MA. April, 1992.

Longo, D., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. A longitudinal analysis of the relationship between pain and type of social support in chronic pain patients. Southwestern Psychological Association Convention, Austin, TX. April, 1992.

Longo, D., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Carlson, J. Development of a chronic pain quality of life measure. American Psychosomatic Society Convention, Charleston, SC. March, 1993.

Longo, D., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Carlson, J. Quality of life assessment for individuals suffering from benign chronic pain. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA. March, 1993.

Longo, D., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Carlson, J. Quality of life for patients suffering from chronic headaches. Western Psychological Association Convention, Phoenix, AZ. April, 1993.

Longo, D., Nelson, R., Krishnan, K., & Carlson, J. Comparison of two quality of life questionnaires for individuals suffering from chronic pain. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Arlington, VA. April, 1993.

Jacobi, K., Longo, D., & Wilson, B. Neuropsychological aspects of chronic relapsing pancreatitis: a longitudinal case study. National Academy of Neuropsychology Convention, San Francisco, CA. November, 1995.

Jacobi, K., Longo, D., & Higgins, C. Predicting Discharge Destination of Rehabilitation Inpatients Using the WMS-Russell. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Norfolk, VA. March, 1996.

Smith, J., Lumley, M., & Longo, D. The relationship of cognitive and emotional coping to adjustment to chronic myofascial pain. American Psychosomatic Society's 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada. March, 1999.

Longo, D., Longo, A., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. A five-year longitudinal analysis of emotional distress, cognitive status, and headache intensity in post-concussion syndrome patients. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC. March, 2005.

Longo, D., Longo, A., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. Secondary gain in chronic pain patients — Fact or Fiction: a five-year longitudinal study. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Nashville, TN. April, 2005.

Longo, D., Longo, A., Messier, L., Nelson, R., & Krishnan, K. Longitudinal analysis of return-to-work rates in chronic pain patients. American Psychological Convention, Washington, DC. August, 2005.

Longo, A., Longo, D., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. Coping style mediation of emotional distress in chronic pain patients. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA. April, 2006.

Longo, A., Smith, J., Longo, D., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. Predicting pain intensity in chronic pain patients based on rumination style. Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention, Washington, DC. March, 2007.

Longo, A., Smith, J., Longo, D., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. Predicting Emotional Distress in PTSD Patients Based on Rumination Style. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, LA. February, 2007.

Longo, D., Smith, J., Longo, A., & Messier, L. Pain Management Maintenance Sessions Necessary To Preserve Treatment Effects. Southeastern Psychological Convention, Charlotte, NC. March, 2008.

Longo, A., Smith, J., Longo, D., & Messier, L. Opioid use in chronic pain patients: Effects on pain levels and quality of life. American Psychosomatic Society Convention, Baltimore, MD. March, 2008.

Longo, D., Smith, J., Longo, A., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. Cognitive flexibility predicts acceptance in individuals with chronic pain. Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, LA. February, 2009.

Longo, A., Longo, D., Messier, L., & Krishnan, K. Cognitive flexibility predicts emotional distress in individuals with PTSD. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA. March, 2009.

Longo, D., Longo, A., & Messier, L. Predictive utility of cognitive flexibility, brooding, worry, and anxiety sensitivity in adults with PTSD. Anxiety Disorders Association of America Convention, Baltimore, MD. March, 2010.

Longo, D., Sprull, T., & Longo, A. Prediction of pain and emotional distress by acceptance, rumination, and cognitive flexibility in fibromyalgia patients. Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention, Washington, DC. March, 2011.