Compilation of Dr. Beier's Work

Publications, invited speaking, podcasts, media, and video appearances

Meghan Serves as a Board Member or on the Advisory Committee for the Following Organizations:

MS Care Partner Engagement PCORI Steering Committee

Senior Programs Consultant

National Medical Advisory Committee

Wellness Research Working Group

Advocacy Committee

Video Appearances

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis

Podcasts & Patient Advocacy

Academic

Invited Talks

2023

  • Ramanathan-Elion, D., Hosey, M., Ali Carter, M., & Beier, M. The Evolution of Rehabilitation Psychology: Lessons Learned from Early Career Psychologists. Rehabilitation Psychology Mid-Year Conference, Austin, Tx.

  • Beier, M. A Life Fully Realized - One Pause at a Time - Keynote. Alberta MS Network. Banff, Canada.

  • Beier, M. Mental Health Co-Morbidities in Multiple Sclerosis. endMS Summer School. Quebec, CA

  • Beier, M. Fairview Live Class. Working Through Brian Fog. Can Do MS

  • Beier, M. JUMPSTART:  Cognition. Can Do MS

  • Beier, M. & Miller, P. YQA: Cognition. Can Do MS.

  • Pathways to Cures Global Research Summit Meeting. National MS Society.

  • Beier, M. & Team. JUMPSTART Program. Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Depression, and More MS Mood Challenges. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M., Kalb, R., Sacco, M., DR. Coaching Series - Finding Support As A Support Partner. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M. Disability Accommodations & Employment. Johns Hopkins Didactics.

  • Beier, M. JumpStart. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M. Virtual Committee Review Meeting NMSS International Progressive MS Alliance

  • Beier, M. Young Adult Support Group for Rare Neuro Autoimmune Disorders. SRNA

2022

  • Beier, M. Finding Balance In Your Life. Can Do MS Community Program, Baltimore, MD

  • Bostick, M. & Beier. Help your patients Stop “Dieting” and Embrace a Healthy Relationship with Food. Consortium of MS Centers. Washington, DC.

  • Beier, M. CAN DO II: Continuing the Connection.

  • FUMS 099 Podcast. The Psychology of MS with Dr. Meghan Beier.

  • MS Disrupted Podcast. Move It or Lose It. Episode 40 - Interview Dr. Meghan Beier – Neuropsychologist – Johns Hopkins

  • Real Talk MS Podcast. Managing Your Emotional Health as COVID-19 Becomes Endemic with Dr. Meghan Beier and Emily Reilly.

  • Ask an MS Expert: Managing Emotional Health During the Pandemic.

  • Kalb, R., Wheeler, Y. & Beier, M. Coaching 4 Part Series: Communication. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M. Wine Down Wednesday.

  • Beier, M. Move It or Lose It Podcast.

  • Beier, M. Four Part Communication Coaching Series. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M. Advanced Topics: Multiple Sclerosis. University of Rochester

  • Kaplin, A., Beier, M., & Quittner, A. Systematically Addressing Mental Health as Part of Routine Care of Multiple Sclerosis. Invited continuing education presentation. SPARK CME

  • Poal, P. & Beier, M. Mood and Mental Health: How to Deal with Feeling Different. Can Do MS.

  • MS Disrupted: Move It or Lose It Podcast. Episode 54– Encore Interview Dr. Meghan Beier – Neuropsychologist – Johns Hopkins

  • Beier, M. Take Charge. Can Do MS.

  • Beier, M. & Miller, C. A Mindfulness Experience: Interaction Between Health and Emotions.

  • A Couple Takes on MS Podcast. Episode 38 – Taking on Empathy with Dr. Meghan Beier

  • Kalb, R & Beier, M. How to Bounce Back When Life Brings You Down. Can Do MS Webinar.

2021

  • Beier, M. Making Goals that Keep You Active, Can Do JumpStart.

  • Beier, M. & Bostick, M. Creating Diet Goals that Stick. Can Do MS JumpStart.

  • Hosey, M., Beier, M., Hardin, A., Madathil, R., & Jackson, J. Building Awareness of Rehab Psychology’s Role in Chronic Disease Management During the COVID-19 Era. Annual Rehabilitation Psychology 2021 Conference (virtual due to COVID-19).

  • Hosey, M., Beier, M., Hardin, A., Madathil, R., & Jackson, J. Building Awareness of Psychologists’ Role in Chronic Disease Management During the COVID-19 Era. APAHC Virtual Conference 2021 (virtual due to COVID-19).

  • Real Talk MS Podcast. Building Your Resilience with Dr. Meghan Beier.

  • Beier, M. Communication Workshop. Can Do Multiple Sclerosis. (virtual due to COVID-19).

  • Beier, M. & Hughes, A. How MS Impacts Your Mood & Cognition. Can Do MS Webinar.

  • Beier, M. Can Do JumpStart: Mood and Cognition. Can Do MS. (virtual due to COVID-19).

  • MS News Today Podcast. Interview with Meghan Beier, PhD, Neuropsychologist & Expert on Mood and Cognition Symptoms.

  • Beier, M. Multiple Sclerosis Wellness. MS MindShift Sponsored by Bristol Meyers Squibb (virtual workshop)

  • Beier, M. & Miller, T. Planning for an Unpredictable Future. Can Do MS Webinar.

  • Bostick, M., Pharr, E. & Beier. Role of Psychology in Nutrition. The Importance of Assessing Nutritional Health in Patients with MS. Consortium of MS Centers. Orlando, FL.

  • Beier, M. Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (virtual meeting due to COVID-19).

  • Women in the MS World. Part Two Round Table Interview.

2020

  • Beier, M. Wellness Exploration: Cognition. MS MindShift Sponsored by Celgene, Baltimore, MD

  • Beier, M. & Hosey, M. How to Build Your Professional Brand and Share Your Expertise with the World. Division 22 Rehabilitation Psychology, San Diego, CA

  • Beier, M. Unversity of Alberta MS Centre Symposium. Stress, Pain, and Cannabis in MS*canceled due to COVID-19

  • Beier, M. Communication. Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, Atlanta, GA (moved to virtual meeting due to COVID-19)

  • Beier, M. CAN DO II: Continuing the Connection.

  • Beier, M. Managing MS-Related Mood & Cognition, Ask an MS Expert, National MS Society.

  • Beier, M. Episode 152: Managing MS-Related Cognitive Issues and Depression with Dr. Meghan Beier, Real Talk MS.

  • Beier, M. Intimacy and Multiple Sclerosis. Can Do MS Webinar

  • Beier, M. MS Cognitive Symptoms, Assessment, and Strategies, Ask an MS Expert, National MS Society.

  • Beier, M. Episode 156: Managing Cognitive Dysfunction in MS with Dr. Meghan Beier, Real Talk MS.

  • Beier, M. & Murphy, C. Set Yourself Up for Success for WFH and Beyond: Positive Mental Strategies for Performance. StartX Founder Wellness Initiative Workshop, Palo Alto, CA (virtual workshop due to COVID-19)

  • Beier, M. & Carriere, L. Effective Conversations with Healthcare Professionals and Loved Ones. Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Emotional Resilience Toolkit.

  • Beier, M. & Kalb, R. Strengthening Your Social Relationships and Supports. Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Emotional Resilience Toolkit

  • Beier, M. Wellness Exploration: Cognition. MS MindShift Sponsored by Bristol Meyers Squibb (virtual workshop due to COVID-19)

2019

  • Beier, M. Multiple Sclerosis Cognition. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

  • Beier, M. & Lakin, L. Health and Wellness. Can Do MS Webinar & Tele-learning Program.

  • Beier, M. CAN DO II: Continuing the Connection

  • Beier, M. Motivation and Goal Setting. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Hartford, CT

  • Beier, M. Recommendations for Cognitive Screening in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Hope Day, New York City, NY.

  • Beier, M. & Freeman, D. It Takes a Village: When Cognition Shifts Roles. Can Do MS Webinar & Tele-learning Program.

  • Hughes, A. J., Brown, A., Patel, K., & Beier M. Contributions of the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test to cognitive impairment on the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis. Accepted for oral presentation at the 33rd annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting, May, Seattle, WA.

  • Hughes, A. J., Brown, A., Patel, K., Chaffee, T., & Beier, M. Neurobehavioral correlates of hazardous cannabis use in multiple sclerosis. Accepted for oral presentation at the 33rd annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting, May, Seattle, WA.

  • Beier, M. Motivation and Goal Setting. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Omaha, NE

  • Beier, M. Talking about MS: The “Third Wheel” in your Relationships. A Virtual Program for Families Newly Diagnosed with MS, Can Do MS, Atlanta, GA

  • Beier, M. & Hancock, L. Mind Over MS: Mood, Cognition, and How to Cope. 2019 Multiple Sclerosis Summit, Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, Chicago, IL

  • Beier, M. Wellness: Putting Power Back into the Hands of Your Patients. Tykeson Fellows Conference, Atlanta, GA

2018

  • Beier, M. The Role of Neuropsychology in Multiple Sclerosis. University of Maryland Pre-Medical Society, University of Maryland, College Park.

  • Beier, M. Neuropsychology of Multiple Sclerosis. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

  • Beier, M. & Blaschuk, C. Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Woman: Women’s Health Issues in MS. Can Do MS Webinar & Telearning Program.

  • Beier, M. Motivation and Goal Setting. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Denver, CO

  • Beier, M. Addressing Cognition and Mood in Advanced MS. Caring for the Patient with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Program for MS Clinical Fellows, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Boston, MA

  • Beier, M. Motivation and Goal Setting. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Beier, M. MS 101 Learning Series: Cognition. National MS Society Quarterly Staff Webinar.

2017

  • Beier, M. Healthy Behaviors: Nutrition. Live Fully, Live Well: A Wellness Program for People with MS & Their Support Partners, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Baltimore, MD

  • Beier, M. MS Cognitive Challenges. Genentech Institutional Day. Baltimore, MD

  • Hughes, A. and Beier, M. Mental Health for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Medical Case Conference Series, Baltimore, MD.

  • Beier, M. Cognitive Changes: Collaborative Coping Counts. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Beier, M. Addressing Cognition and Mood in Advanced MS. Caring for the Patient with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Program for MS Clinical Fellows, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Boston, MA.

  • Beier, M. & Nesbitt, C. Discover the Invisible: Pain and Depression in MS. Can Do MS Webinar & Telearning Program.

  • Hughes, A. & Beier, M. Mood Changes. JUMPSTART Program, Can Do MS, Baltimore, MD 

2016

  • Beier, M. and Zackowski, K. Strategies for living with TM. 2016 Regional Transverse Myelitis Symposium, Baltimore, MD

  • Beier, M. Participant Group Discussion: Barriers and Solutions. Take Charge Program. Can Do MS, Loveland, CO

  • Schafer, J, Beier, M, and Hughes, AJ. Myelin, Movement, and the Mind: Hot Topics in MS Research. Can Do MS Webinar & Tele-learning Program.

  • Beier, M and Rohrig, A. Workout Your Worries: Anxiety and Exercise in MS. Can Do MS Webinar & Tele-learning Program.

  • Beier, M. Tips for Communicating More Effectively. CAN DO Program, Denver, CO

  • Beier, M. MS & Intimacy: Creative Programming. CAN DO Program, Denver, CO

  • Beier, M. Getting Your Head Around MS-Related Mood and Cognitive Changes. JUMPSTART Program. Can Do MS, Dallas, TX

  • Beier, M. Tips for Communicating More Effectively. TAKE CHARGE Program. Can Do MS, Norfolk, VA

2015

  • Beier, M. Cognition and Multiple Sclerosis. MSAA Women’s MS Educational Summit, Linthicum, MD

  • Costello, K and Beier, M. Managing Symptoms Associated with MS. The 11th Annual Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Symposium Series, Baltimore, MD

  • Costello, K and Beier, M. Educational Breakout Sessions: Case Studies, Track 2: Primary Care Providers. The 11th Annual Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Symposium Series, Baltimore, MD 

2013

  • Beier, M. General Session: Lunch – Research Panel Discussion. 2013 Society Leadership Conference: National MS Society

Media, Podcasts, & Online Articles

Media

Podcasts

Online Articles

Other

Research and Publications

Original Research

  1. Foley, F, Zemon, V, Campagnolo, D, Marrie, RA, Cutter, G, Tyry, T, Beier, M, Farrell, E, Vollmer, T, and Schairer, L. The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire – re-validation and development for 15-item version with a large US sample. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. (2012); 19(9):1197-203. doi: 10.1177/1352458512471876

  2. Snyder, S, Foley, F, Farrell, E, Beier, M, and Zemon, V. Psychological and physical predictors of illness intrusiveness in patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurological Sciences. (2013); 332(1-2): 41-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.06.009

  3. Beier, M, D’Orio, V, Spat, V, Shuman, M, and Foley, F. Alcohol and substance use in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurological Sciences. (2014); 338: 122-127. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.12.029

  4. Beier, M, Bombardier, CH, Hartoonian, N, Motl, RW, and Kraft, GH. Improved physical fitness correlates with improved cognition in multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. (2014); 95:1328-34. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.02.017

  5. Terrill, A, Hartoonian, N, Beier, M, Salem, R, and Alschuler, K. The 7-item generalized anxiety disorder scale as a tool for measuring generalized anxiety in multiple sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care. (2014); 17(2):49-56. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2014-008.

  6. Hughes, A, Beier, M, Hartoonian, N, Turner, A, Amtmann, D, and Ehde, D. Self-Efficacy as a longitudinal predictor of perceived cognitive impairment in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. (2014); 96(5):913-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.01.008

  7. Hartoonian, N, Terrill, AL, Beier, M, Turner, AP, Day, MA, and Alschuler, KN. Predictors of anxiety in multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation Psychology. (2014). 60(1):91-8. doi: 10.1037/rep0000019

  8. Beier, M, Amtmann, D, and Ehde, D. Beyond depression: predictors of self-reported cognitive function in adults living with MS. Rehabilitation Psychology. (2015); 60(3):254-62. doi: 10.1037/rep0000045

  9. Amtmann, D, Bamer, A, Johnson, KL, Ehde, D, Beier, M, Elzea, JL, and Bombardier, C. A comparison of multiple patient reported outcome measures in identifying major depressive disorder in people with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. (2015); pii: S0022-3999(15)00520-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.08.007

  10. Alschuler, K and Beier, M. Intolerance of uncertainty: shaping an agenda for research on coping with MS. International Journal of MS Care. (2015); 17(4):153-8. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2014-044

  11. Hughes, AJ, Turner, AP, Alschuler, KN, Atkins, D, Beier, M, Amtmann, D, and Ehde, DM. Association between Sleep Disturbance and Perceived Cognitive Dysfunction over 12 Months in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Behavioral Sleep Medicine. (2016); May 11:1-13. doi: 10.1080/15402002.2016.1173553

  12. Turner, A, Alschuler, K, Hughes, A, Beier, M, Haselkorn, JK, Sloan, AP, and Ehde, DM. Mental health comorbidity in MS:  Depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. (2016); 16(12):106. doi: 10.1007/s11910-016-0706-x

  13. Gromisch, ES, Zemon, V, Holtzer, R, Chiaravalloti, ND, DeLuca, J, Beier, M, Farrell, E, Snyder, S, Schairer, LC, Glukhovsky, BA, Botvinick, J, Sloan, J, Picone, M, Kim, S, and Foley, FW. Assessing the criterion validity of four highly abbreviated measures from the Minimal Assessment of Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis (MACFIMS). The Clinical Neuropsychologist. (2016); 30(7):1032-49. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2016.1189597

  14. Beier, M., Gromisch, E.S., Alschuler, A., Hughes, A., Madathil, R., Chiaravalloti, N.D., Foley, F.W. Proposed cut scores for tests of the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS). Journal of Neurological Sciences. (2017); Available Online: Aug 16, 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.08.019

  15. Nguyen, J., Rothman, A., Fitzgerald, K., Whetstone, A., Syc-Mazurek, S., Aquino, J., Balcer, L.J., Frohman, E.M., Frohman, T., Crainiceanu, C., Beier, M., Newsome, S.D., Calabresi, P., and Saidha, S. Visual pathway measures are associated with neuropsychological function in multiple sclerosis. Current Eye Research. (2018); Available Online: April 10, 2018. doi: 10.1080/02713683.2018.1459730

  16. Hughes, A., Dunn, K.M., Chaffee, T., Bhattarai, J., and Beier, M. Diagnostic and clinical utility of the GAD-2 for screening anxiety symptoms in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation. (2018); Available Online: June 28, 2018. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.05.029

  17. Fitzgerald, Mische, L., Beier, M., Calabresi, P., Mowry, E. Diet quality is associated with mobility and cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis. 2018; 24; 144-145.

  18. Kalb, R., Beier, M., Benedict, RHB., Charvet, L., Costello, K., Feinstein, A., Gingold, J., Goverover, Y., Halper, J., Harris, C., Kostich, L., Krupp, L., Lathi, E., LaRocca, N., Thrower, B., and DeLuca, J. Recommendations for cognitive screening and management in multiple sclerosis care. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. (2018) Nov; 24(13):1665-1680. doi: 10.1177/1352458518803785

  19. Beier, M., Hartoonian, N., D’Orio, V.L., Terrill, A.L., Bhattarai, J., Paisner, N.D., and Alschuler, K.N. Relationship of perceived stress and employment status in individuals with multiple sclerosis. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. (2019) 62(2): 243-249. doi 10.3233/WOR-192859

  20. Hughes AJ, Bhattarai J, Paul S, Beier M. Depressive symptoms and fatigue as predictors of objective-subjective discrepancies in cognitive function in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. (2019) 30: 192-197.

  21. Beier, M., Hughes, AJ, Williams, M., Gromisch, E. Brief and Cost-Effective Tool for Assessing Verbal Learning in Multiple Sclerosis: Comparison of the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) to the California Verbal Learning Test – II (CVLT-II). Journal of Neurological Sciences. (2019); 400: 104-109. Doi:10.1016/j.jns.2019.03.016

  22. Wojcik CM, Beier M, Costello K, DeLuca J, Feinstein A, Goverover Y, Gudesblatt M, Jaworski M 3rd, Kalb R, Kostich L, LaRocca NG, Rodgers JD, Benedict RH; National MS Society Cognition Work Team. Computerized Neuropsychological Assessment Devices in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review for Clinical Application. Mult Scler. 2019 Dec; 25(14):1848-1869. doi: 10.1177/1352458519879094.

  23. Beier, M., Alschuler, K., Amtmann, D., Hughes, A., Madathil, R., and Ehde, D. iCAMS: Assessing the reliability of a BICAMS tablet application. Int J MS Care. 2020 Mar-Apr; 22(2): 67–74. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2018-108

  24. Roman, S, Fitzgerald, KC, Beier, M, Mowry, EM. Safety and feasibility of various fasting-mimicking diets among people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2020 July; 42 (102149). doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2020.102149.

  25. Kellerman, Q.D., Hartoonian, N., Beier, M.L., Leipertz, S.L., Maynard, C., Hostetter, T., Haselkorn, J. K., & Turner, A. P. (2020). Risk factors for suicide in a national sample of veterans with multiple sclerosis. Archives of PM&R. 2020 July; 101(7): 1138-1143.

  26. Denlinger, K., Beier, M., Kudchadkar, S. (2021). Psychometric Testing of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021 June 3; doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000807. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34086622.

  27. Zink, E.K., Kumble, S., Beier, M., Stevens, R.D., Bahouth, M.N. (accepted). Physiological responses to supine cycle ergometry treatment for early recovery of critically ill patients with external ventricular drainage. Neurocritical Care.

  28. Hughes, A., Botanov, Y., Beier, M. (2022). Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their Support Partners: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. January 2022. DOI:10.1016/j.msard.2021.103481

  29. Amtmann, D., Bamer, A.M., Salem, R., McMullen, K.A., Beier, M., Weinfurt, K., Seils, D., Alschuler, K.N. (accepted) Extension and evaluation of the PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction measures for use in adults living with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Sexual Medicine.

  30. French, M.A., Roemmich, R.T., Daley, K., Beier, M., Penttinen, S., Raghavan, P., Searson, P., Wegener, S., Celnik, P. (2022). Precision rehabilitation: optimizing function, adding value to health care. Archives of PM&R. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.01.154

Book Chapter

  1. Bhattarai, J and Beier, M. "Mood disorders in multiple sclerosis" chapter 16 in Multiple Sclerosis for the Non-Neurologist (ed. Picone). Wolters Kluwer: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands; 2018.

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