Simha Ravven

Simha Ravven, MD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at the Howard Center in Vermont. She specializes in forensic psychiatry and improving mental health care systems. Her roles include clinical leadership, policy advocacy, and mentorship in medical education. Dr. Ravven holds affiliations with Yale’s Law & Psychiatry Division and the Connecticut Mental Health Center.

Education:

• MD: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (2009)
• Psychiatry Residency: Harvard Medical School
• Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship: Yale School of Medicine

Research Interests: Dr. Ravven focuses on maternal health policy, mental health system improvements, and forensic psychiatry applications. Her work bridges clinical care and public health, emphasizing equity in access to mental health services.

Recent Contributions: Her research on paid maternity leave policies highlights links between parental leave duration and child/parent health outcomes. She actively engages in policy initiatives, such as her appointment to Vermont’s Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts.

Awards:

• AMWA Exceptional Mentor Award (2021)

Professional Service: Serves on the Vermont Medical Society Board and boards of Green Mountain Camp for Girls and East Putney Community Club. Her mentorship has been recognized nationally, fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders.