Nicolas Meade

Nicolas Meade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. He serves as an attending psychologist at the Yale Pediatric Gender Program, working with an interdisciplinary team to support transgender and gender-diverse youth. His research focuses on leveraging technology like virtual reality to enhance affirmation, community-building, and well-being for gender-diverse populations.

Education & Training:

• Postdoctoral Associate, Yale School of Medicine (2023)
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University (2022)
• Pre-doctoral Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine (2022)

Research Interests: Dr. Meade’s work emphasizes innovative technological solutions to address mental health needs of gender-diverse youth. He explores virtual reality as a tool for creating safe, affirming spaces and fostering community connections. His clinical practice integrates cutting-edge approaches with compassionate care.

Affiliations:

• Center for Immersive Technologies
• Yale Medicine

Recent Contributions: His initiatives include training medical students to better care for transgender and gender-diverse patients, as highlighted in a May 2024 news feature. He has also contributed to the success of the Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical & Community Psychology.