Matthew Fullen

Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Virginia Tech<br> Principal, AgeWell Consulting, LLC

https://www.agewellcounseling.org/

<p>Dr. Matthew Fullen is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, where he teaches in the counsellor education program, and is the recipient of both the American Counseling Association’s top Research Award (2021), and the Carl D. Perkins Government Relations Award (2020).</p>

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<p>Dr. Matthew Fullen is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech where he teaches in the counsellor education program. Dr. Fullen's research, teaching, and advocacy focus on the mental health needs of older adults, with an emphasis on addressing gaps in Medicare mental health policy and developing programs to enhance resilience &amp; wellness and prevent suicide among older adults.</p><br> <p>Dr. Fullen is the counselling profession&rsquo;s most active scholar on aging and mental health, and he has received research grant funding from both public and private entities, including the U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services, as well as The Mather Institute, to develop programs that support older adults&rsquo; mental health. In recognition of his research and professional leadership related to Medicare advocacy, he has received the American Counseling Association&rsquo;s top Research Award (2021), as well as the Carl D. Perkins Government Relations Award (2020).&nbsp;</p>