Scholarly
O’Connell, M. (2012): “Don’t Act, Don’t Tell: Discrimination Based on Gender
Nonconformity in the Entertainment Industry and the Clinical Setting”, Journal of Gay
& Lesbian Mental Health, 16:3, 241-255
Popular
Columns for Psychology Today
Articles for The Huffington Post
Ken Corbett and Mark O’Connell Discuss Gender, Bullying and More for The Huffington Post | June 29, 2012
Pecs and Ass: The Age of Daniel Craig for OUT | December 4, 2012
Selected Columns for Psychology Today:
Equality Crept Into The Wedding | April 23, 2013
To Be, Or To Be “Well”: How Therapy Works | April 17, 2013
It Gets Better, For Whom? | March 5, 2013
Selected Articles for The Huffington Post:
Death Wish Recognized: A Case for Long-Term Treatment | February 1, 2013
We Need to Talk About Butt Sex | January 25, 2013
Jodie Foster: It’s Complicated | January 16, 2013
Calling All Hobbits of Color | December 21, 2012
The American Family Is Queer | November 20, 2012
Kathleen Turner’s Voice Could Save Your Life… | September 17, 2012
How to Be a Bridesman | June 26, 2012
Don’t Act, Don’t Tell | April 27, 2012
Bully Gets ‘Girl’ | April 6, 2012
Selected Articles for Truthdig:
The Same Second Class | August 7, 2012
‘Game Change’: Life Imitates TV Drama for Republican Women | March 16, 2012
Men in Drag: Armisen Charms, Sandler’s a Miss | March 6, 2012
Self-Help Articles for The Huffington Post:
Stop Trying to Relax | August 14, 2012
Love Bites: Couples Counseling Tips | February 11, 2013
And the Oscar Goes to…You! | February 24, 2013
Holiday Survival Articles for The Huffington Post:
Trim Your Christmas ‘Three’ | November 27, 2012
Know Your Safe-Goat | December 4, 2012
Be Scrooge and Tiny Tim | December 12, 2012
Presentations
“Don’t Act, Don’t Tell: Discrimination Based on Gender Nonconformity in the Entertainment Industry and the Clinical Setting ”, Queer Yo Mind International Conference 2012, San Francisco State University, Mark O’Connell, LCSW, MFA, Presentation: October 26, 2012
“Queen Anne’s Lace: A Study in Elder Abuse”, Breaking Down Barriers Conference 2007: sponsored by JASA, NYC Department for the Aging (NYC DFTA), The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, NYC Human Resources Administration/ Department of Social Services, Fordham University, Institute for Retired Professionals at The New School, and The Carter Burden Center for the Aging, Theatrical Play Written and Directed by Mark O’Connell, moderated by Commissioner of NYC DFTA: June 19, 2007