Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Developmental psychology has generated a rich understanding of how children develop. Knowing what research says helps parents, educators, and policymakers support healthy development.
When loss is incomplete, when someone is physically present but psychologically absent, or gone without closure, the grief that follows doesn't fit the frameworks that exist for it.
Physician workforce distribution is highly unequal, and demographics suggest supply challenges ahead. Understanding the policy levers is essential for healthcare planning.
Emergency departments have become the de facto mental health safety net for children in crisis. What this means for families, hospitals, and policy is increasingly urgent.
Many nonprofits have adopted equity statements, but moving from stated commitment to changed practice requires more than language. This piece examines what organizational equity work actually involves.
As college costs rise and employer demands for technical skills increase, the value of liberal arts education is being questioned. The defenders make a stronger argument than the critics acknowledge.
Housing costs have risen dramatically across the United States. Researchers have reached growing consensus on the causes and on which policy approaches are most likely to help.
Teacher shortages have reached crisis levels in many states and subjects. Understanding the structural causes is essential for designing effective responses.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Evidence on prevention strategies has grown substantially, and some interventions show real results.
