Dr. John Pachankis

Biography

John Pachankis, PhD, is the David R. Kessler Professor of Public Health, with secondary appointments in Psychiatry and Psychology at Yale School of Medicine. He directs the Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative, focusing on understanding the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ populations. His research, funded by the NIH, includes population-based studies, clinical trials, and community implementation research aimed at identifying the psychosocial mechanisms contributing to mental health disparities among LGBTQ individuals. He has published over 180 scientific papers on these topics and co-edited the 'Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice for Sexual and Gender Minorities' with Oxford University Press. His work has influenced policies and reached international media, emphasizing the importance of mental health equity and community-based health strategies. Alongside his teaching roles, Pachankis also has a history of educational and training involvement at Harvard Medical School through his fellowship. His research interests cover a range of issues including anxiety, depression, health equity, and social stigma associated with sexual and gender minorities.

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