Dr. Melanie Lean

Biography

Melanie Lean is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She serves as the assistant director of research for the INSPIRE early psychosis clinic, where she focuses on recovery-oriented trauma-informed frameworks in cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Lean received her doctorate from University College London and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University. With over 15 years of experience in mental health research, her work encompasses various settings, primarily aimed at improving service provision for individuals with severe and enduring mental illnesses. Her expertise includes self-management and peer support interventions for those experiencing psychosis, and she collaborates closely with service user researchers on the evaluation and delivery of intervention studies. Dr. Lean is also trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy and participates in clinical trials examining psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Her clinical focus areas include clinical psychology, early intervention in psychosis, women's wellness, and sexual dysfunction.

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