Simmons University, Social Work Major 2011-2018
Washington University in St. Louis, Social Work Major 2006-2008
Sung Kyul University (in Korea), Social Welfare Major 1997-2004
Bio
Dr. Ingyu Moon is a highly accomplished social work educator and licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in academic and professional settings. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Work from Simmons University He also holds an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in Mental Health Practice and Policy. Currently, Dr. Moon is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Anna Maria College, where he teaches both MSW and BSW courses and contributes to various research initiatives. His professional experience spans multiple roles, including Director of a counseling program at Family Touch in New Jersey, where he oversees clinical services and program development. Dr. Moon has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented his research at national and international conferences. His work primarily focuses on mental health disparities, health-related quality of life, and the social determinants of mental health among diverse populations. He is also actively involved in community service as the President of the New York/New Jersey Korean American Behavioral Health Association (KABHA).
Courses Taught:
SWK307 Issues of Diversity and Oppression
SWK502 Ethical Thoery, Diversity and Social Justice
SWK606 Advanced Practice with Couples, Families and Groups
Research Interests:
Dr. Ingyu Moon's research interests lie at the intersection of mental health, physical activity, and social determinants of health, with a particular focus on marginalized and underserved populations. He is particularly interested in exploring how psychological distress and physical activity influence the health-related quality of life among individuals with serious mental illness. Dr. Moon also investigates mental health disparities, especially among immigrant communities, and how social determinants such as socioeconomic status, cultural factors, and access to care impact mental health outcomes. His work often employs advanced statistical methods, such as moderated mediation analysis, to unravel complex relationships between mental health, comorbid conditions, and overall well-being. Dr. Moon is committed to developing evidence-based interventions that can be integrated into community mental health settings to improve the quality of life for those living with mental illness.
PUBLICATIONS
Moon, I., Yun, K. & Jennings, M. (2024, July). Utilization and Perceived Need for Mental Health Services Among Homeless Seniors, Community Mental Health Journal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-024-01314-2
Moon, I., & Frost, A. (2023, July). A Brief Report on Health Disparities Between People with Depression and People Without Depression in the United States, Social Work in Mental Health,22(1), 32-39. DOI:10.1080/15332985.2023.2240924
Yoon, A. S., Lee, H., & Moon, I. (2023). Social Determinants of Mental Health. In H. Friedman, & C. Markey (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Mental Health. (3rd Ed., pp.). Elsevier Academic Press. 274-285. ISBN: 9780323914970. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91497-0.00210-1
Moon, I., Han, J. & Kim, K. (2023). Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: 2020 California Health Interview Survey, Preventive Medicine Reports, 33, 102200. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102200
Moon, I., Han, J., Kim, K., & Yoo, J. (2023). Factors affecting psychological distress among Korean Immigrants in the United States, Professional Development: The International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education 26(1), 3-18.
Jiménez-Solomon, O., Primrose, R., Moon, I., Wall, M., Galfalvy, H., Méndez-Bustos, P., ... & Lewis-Fernández, R. (2022). Financial Hardship, Hope, and Life Satisfaction Among Un/Underemployed Individuals With Psychiatric Diagnoses: A Mediation Analysis. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.867421
Moon, I., & Han, J. (2022). Moderating Effects of Physical Activity on the Relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health-Related Quality of Life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 668. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020668
Moon, I. (2021). Determinants of Mental Health among Korean Americans. In A. S. Yoon, S.S. Moon, & H. Son Understanding Korean Americans’ Mental Health: A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies (pp. 159-192). Lexington Books. ISBN-10: 1793636451
Moon, I., Frost, A., & Kim, M. (2020). The role of physical activity on Psychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life for People with Comorbid Mental Illness and Health Conditions. Social Work in Mental Health, 18(4), 410-428, DOI: 10.1080/15332985.2020.1776808
Moon, I., & Han, J. (2019). Associations between health risk behaviors and perceived health status among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Social Work in Mental Health, 17(4), 494-508. doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2019.1595809
Moon, I. (2016). Developing an exercise routine among people with serious mental illness in the clubhouse structured exercise program. Perspectives on Social Work Journal, 12(1), 43-59.
