Patricia Dillon

Patricia A. Dillon is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Yale University's Yale School of Medicine. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Yale University (1998). Her academic and professional focus revolves around mental health policy, addiction advocacy, and public health initiatives. Dillon is deeply involved in legislative roles, serving as Deputy Majority Whip in the Connecticut House and chairing the health subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee. She was honored in 2017 by the Yale Department of Psychiatry for her advocacy in advancing mental health services and addiction policies in Connecticut.

• Educational Background:
• MPH, Yale University, 1998
• Key Contributions:
• Shaped Connecticut's AIDS policy, family violence prevention, and injury prevention strategies.
• Co-authored the HUSKY plan for children's mental health coverage.
• Established initiatives for mental health support for National Guard and reserve families.
• Awards:
• 2017 Recognition by Yale Psychiatry Department for advocacy in mental health and addiction.