Sarah Horwitz

Sarah Horwitz is Professor Emeritus of Public Health at Yale School of Public Health with joint appointment in the Child Study Center. Her research examines psychosocial influences on functional outcomes of vulnerable children, with focus on transforming findings into improved pediatric practices and policies. Key areas include intervention evaluations in welfare reform, foster care assessments, and mental health implementation.

Her publications demonstrate strong focus on pediatric mental health systems, juvenile justice interventions, and emergency care for neurodiverse youth. Recent work analyzes suicide prevention strategies and trauma-informed approaches in institutional settings.