Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Telehealth expanded dramatically during COVID-19 and changed how many Americans access care. The evidence on what works, for whom, and at what cost is still developing.
Demand for mental health services has grown dramatically while the workforce has not kept pace. Research documents the severity of the shortage and what policy changes could help.
Tajfel and Turner's social identity theory explains how belonging to groups becomes part of who we are, and how that belonging influences perception, judgment, and intergroup behavior.
Burnout has become a defining challenge of modern work. Research on its causes, its effects on health and performance, and what actually helps people recover has grown substantially.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act established landmark rights for students with disabilities. Implementation reality often falls short of the promise.
The relationship between trauma and memory is complex and has been at the center of significant scientific debate. Understanding the research is important for clinical and legal contexts.
Trauma informed care asks not 'what's wrong with you?' but 'what happened to you?' The shift changes the therapeutic relationship and the interventions that follow.
Nonprofit boards are legally responsible for organizational governance but often function less effectively than they should. Research on what makes boards work offers practical guidance.
DEI programs in universities and corporations have faced legal challenges and policy scrutiny. Here is an objective overview of what is happening and what the legal landscape looks like.
