Refereed
Tanhan, A., Arslan, G., Yavuz, K. F., Young, J. S., Çiçek, İ., Akkurt, M. N., Ulus, İ. Ç., Görünmek, E. T., Demir, R., Kürker, F., Çelik, C., Akça, M. Ş., Ünverdi, B., Ertürk, H., & Allen, K. (2021). A constructive understanding of mental health facilitators and barriers through Online Photovoice (OPV) during COVID-19. ESAM Ekonomik ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 2(2), 214-249.
Hidob, W. M., Aldakheel, S.S., Abu Madini, M. S., Akkurt, M. N., & Saleh, M.E. (2019). Outstanding Medical Students’ Quality Of Life: A Complexity And Disparity Based On Gender And Social Status In Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Euroasia Social Sciences, 10 (37), 809-819.
Akkurt, M. N., Ng, K. M., & Kolbert, J. (2018). Multicultural Discussion as a Moderator of Counseling Supervision-Related Constructs. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 40(4), 455-468.
Rasheed, A. A., Akkurt, M. N., Abdalla, A. A., & Al-Mutawa, A.S. (2018). Future career anxiety among female medical students at İmam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in collectivist cultural setting. Journal of the Social Sciences, 46(3).
Abdalla, A. A., Akkurt, M. N., & Rasheed, A. A. (2017). Stereotype threat and predictors of perceived computerized exam anxiety among freshmen in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 14(5), 99-106.
Book Chapters
Akkurt M. N. (2021, Nov.) School Based Mental Health Approaches. Book Chapter in Ucar S. (Ed). Mental health in Schools. Nobel.
Akkurt M. N. (2020, Nov.) Career Counseling with Low-SES Populations & Career Counseling with Ethnic Minorities. Book Chapter in Kagnici D. Y. (Ed). Career Counseling with Disadvantaged Groups. Pegem.
Akkurt M. N. & Eken E. (2020, Nov.) Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Issues in Multicultural Career Counseling. Book Chapter in Kagnici D. Y. (Ed). Career Counseling with Disadvantaged Groups. Pegem.
Basbay A., Kagnici D.Y., Akkurt M.N., & Meydan B. (2020, Sept.). Improving the Role and Capacity of Teachers and Counselors in the Cultural Adaptation Process of Refugees and Domestic Students. Akademi.
Rasheed A. A. & Akkurt M.N. (2020, Feb.). Marriage and Family Counseling in Saudi Arabia. Book Chapter in Canfield B. (Ed). The Handbook of Intercultural Family Counseling. Routledge: Taylor and Francis.
Proceedings
Ulus, C. I. & Akkurt, M.N. (2014, July). Returning from The United States to Home Country: Re-Entry Adjustment Difficulties of International Counseling Students. Proceeding of the International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Saint-Jean F. & Akkurt, M. N. (2013, July). Intervention for unresolved trauma in a developing country after a natural disaster. Proceeding of the International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Akkurt, M. N., Carter J., & Saint-Jean F. (2013, July). What’s wrong with multicultural training in America? Proceeding of the International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Invited/Other
Saint-Jean, F., Akkurt, M. N., Golfetto, C. (2014). After the earthquake. Therapy Today, 25(6), 30-33.
Akkurt, M. N. (2014) How I became a therapist: Mehmet Akkurt. Therapy Today, 25(1).
Akkurt, M. N., Counselor plans to use scholarship to enhance counseling profession in Turkey, Counseling Today, Heather Rudow (Ed.) Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Conference Presentations
Akkurt, M.N. (2022, December). Challenging the Stigma and Increasing Access to Mental Health Services in the Middle East through MHF Training. Presented at Mental Health Connections: Building a Global Counseling Community (Conference by National Board for Certified Counselors - NBCC). Greensboro, NC (Virtual).
Akkurt, M.N. (2022, June). Attending to Hidden Diversity in Supervision: Accreditation as a Medium. Presented at the 16th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision (IICCS). Washington, DC, USA.
Akkurt, M.N. (2022, May). IACS Accreditation and University Counseling Centers: Meeting International Standards and Increasing Institutional Authority. Presented at Counselor Education, Supervision, and Accreditation Symposium. Istanbul, Turkey (Virtual).
Marlow, M. & Akkurt, M.N. (2020, Oct.). Counseling Muslim Clients: Using Faith as a Resource in Trauma Recovery. To be presented at YWCA Greater Austin Virtual Mental Health Symposium: Not Just Mental Health: The Impact of Sociocultural, Environmental & Systemic Factors. Austin, TX.
Akkurt, M. N. (2019, Sept.). Lost in Translation: Working with Lay Interpreters and Translators in Counseling. Presented at 60th Annual European Branch of the American Counseling Association Conference (EB-ACA), Vienna, Austria.
Karayigit, C. & Akkurt, M.N. (2015, Feb.). Teaching Counseling in a Multi-Religious Society: International Muslim Students. Presented at ASERVIC Conference on Spirituality and Religion in Counseling, New York, NY.
Akkurt, M.N., Saint-Jean, F. & Golfetto, C. (2015, Feb.). The Haiti Trauma Project. Presented at Global Academic Network Conference, Rio De Janeiro, BRASIL.
Akkurt, M.N. & Golfetto, C. (2014, July). Advising Needs of International Graduate Students in Counseling in the United States: Role of Faculty. Presented at International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Akkurt, M.N. & Ulus, C. I. (2014, July). Returning from The United States to Home Country: Re-Entry Adjustment Difficulties of International Counseling Students. Paper presented at International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Akkurt, M.N. & Saint-Jean, F. (2014, May). International Counseling Initiatives in Haiti. Presented at International Association for Counseling Conference. Victoria, British Colombia, Canada.
Akkurt, M.N. & Kurt Y. (2014, May). Effective Ways of Advising International Students in Counseling: Contribution to International Counseling. Presented at International Association for Counseling Conference. Victoria, British Colombia, Canada.
Akkurt, M. N., Golfetto C., Robinson F., Saint-Jean F. (2013, Oct.). First Year Doctoral Students and Global Counseling Experiences. Presented at American Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Denver, CO.
Akkurt, M. N. & Golfetto C. (2013, Oct.). The Role of Faculty on Issues Related to International Graduate Students in Counseling. Presented at American Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Denver, CO.
Akkurt, M. N., Carter J., & Saint-Jean F. (2013, July). What’s wrong with multicultural training in America? Paper presented at International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Akkurt, M.N. & Saint-Jean, F. (2013, July). Intervention for unresolved trauma in a developing country after a natural disaster. Paper presented at International Academic Conference of Social Sciences, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Akkurt, M.N. & Saint-Jean, F. (2013, April). Advocating through language barriers. Poster presented at 3rd Annual Chi Sigma Iota (International Honor Society) Pennsylvania Statewide Conference. State College, PA.
Akkurt, M.N. & Saint-Jean, F. (2013, April). Building Bridges: Global Counseling and International Students. Presented at 3rd Annual Chi Sigma Iota (International Honor Society) Pennsylvania Statewide Conference. State College, PA.
Stampl, T. & Akkurt, M. N. (2012, March). Ensuring International Student Success through Faculty Engagement:Solutions from Counseling. Presented at International Conference of Cultural and Social Aspects of Research. San Antonio, TX.
Panel Chair
Akkurt M. N. Panelists: Tello A., Dennis B., Arslan U. (2014, May) Needs and Challenges of Ethnic Minority and International Students in Counseling and Related Programs: Implications for Faculty Members. Chaired at International Association for Counseling Conference. Victoria, British Colombia, Canada.
Invited Panelist
Akkurt, M. N. (2013). Using best practices (including evidence-based practices) in supervising and/or assessing the clinical skills of counseling students. Set on a panel at Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, State College, PA.