Ernesto Caffo

Ernesto Caffo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine at Yale University. His research focuses on mental health interventions for children and adolescents affected by war, leveraging digital health technologies. He collaborates with global experts to address mental health challenges in conflict zones.

Research Interests: Caffo's work centers on developing and evaluating digital tools to support mental health in pediatric populations impacted by war. His interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical psychology, public health, and technology to improve access to care in high-risk environments.

Publications: His 2024 scoping review in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry highlights gaps and opportunities in digital interventions for war-affected youth, emphasizing scalability and cultural adaptation. This work underscores the need for evidence-based, technology-driven solutions in global mental health crises.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Child Study Center, a leading institution for pediatric mental health research and clinical care.