Julia Preusch

Julia Preusch is an Assistant Professor and General & Forensic Psychiatrist at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry. Her research focuses on the intersection of psychiatry and legal medicine, particularly addressing mental health implications in post-conviction legal contexts.

Her recent publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online examines mental impairment in petitions for post-conviction relief, reflecting her expertise in forensic psychiatry, mental health law, and legal evaluation of mental health cases. The work highlights her commitment to understanding the clinical and legal dimensions of psychiatric disorders.