Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Mental health parity laws have been on the books for over fifteen years but are widely violated. Here is what the law requires and why enforcement has failed.
The United States incarcerates more people per capita than any other country. The evidence on whether incarceration reduces crime is more complicated than political debate suggests.
Social factors including income, housing, and education drive health outcomes more than healthcare access. Research on interventions that address these root causes is reshaping medicine.
Most Americans say they want to die at home, comfortably and with family present. Most die in hospitals and nursing facilities, often with unwanted interventions. The gap is addressable.
Psychedelic compounds are being rigorously studied for the first time in decades. Research on psilocybin and MDMA for depression and PTSD has produced striking results that are reshaping clinical thinking.
Beyond syllabi and standards, schools transmit values, expectations, and social norms. Understanding the hidden curriculum is essential for anyone serious about educational equity.
Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth, yet it is frequently unrecognized and undertreated. Research on its causes and effective interventions has grown significantly.
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations. Researchers and clinicians have identified clear patterns in who is most at risk and why.
Federal rules requiring hospitals and insurers to publish prices have created a transparency revolution. Research on whether consumers use this information and whether it reduces costs is growing.
