MY PUBLICATIONS
Understanding Addiction and Health Disparities
As a psychiatrist, I'm fortunate to conduct research in addition to working with patients. My research focuses on understanding and treating addiction. I also focus on addressing health disparities; particularly those affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. I’ve written a variety of articles for medical journals, newspapers, and magazines. My goal is to help doctors and medical students better understand addiction and LGBT health so they can provide compassionate, competent care. Read some of my work below.
SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Editor in response to a proposed ban on transgender people serving in the military.
HIV AND SUBSTANCE USE
Substance Use and Misuse, 2017
A study of risk factors for HIV infection among people in outpatient drug addiction treatment.
TEACHING DOCTORS ABOUT
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
Academic Psychiatry, 2016
Developing novel ways to teach psychiatrists about transgender health and how to provide competent, affirming care to transgender people.
LGBTQ YOUTH
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 2012
A study of depression and mental health service use among lesbian and bisexual adolescent girls in Boston, MA.
THE ROLE OF RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY IN COPING WITH ANTI-TRANSGENDER VIOLENCE
Journal of Religion, Spirituality, & Aging, 2008
Understanding how transgender people use their personal religious or spiritual beliefs to cope with experiences of discrimination and violence.
ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER STUDENTS
New York Times, February 23, 2017
Letter to the Editor in reaction to the reversal of progressive policies related to transgender students in public schools.
POLICE SHOOTING OF A WOMAN WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS
October 20, 2016
Letter to the Editor in response to the shooting death of a Brooklyn-resident.
K2 DRUG OVERDOSES
New York Times, July 21, 2016
Letter to the Editor in response to deaths from K2 use in New York City