Dr. Linda Mayes

Biography

Dr. Linda Mayes is the Arnold Gesell Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center, where she also serves as the Director. Trained as a pediatrician, her research focuses on stress-response regulatory mechanisms in young children, particularly regarding biological and psychosocial risks. She has made significant contributions to understanding the effects of prenatal stimulant exposure on the ontogeny of arousal regulatory systems, dysfunctional emotional regulation, and impaired prefrontal cortical function in children. Dr. Mayes has published extensively in developmental psychology, pediatrics, and child psychiatry, exploring how prenatal substance use affects long-term outcomes. Her multidisciplinary research integrates neuroscience and clinical interventions, and she collaborates with various departments and international colleagues. Dr. Mayes is also involved in training programs for young scholars and coordinates clinical services for infants and young children.

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