Andrea Young

Andrea Young is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on children's mental health services access, mental health disparities, and pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Young holds a PhD from Duke University (2012), an MA from Duke (2010), and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis (2007). Her work emphasizes improving treatment retention, reducing disparities in mental health care, and developing interventions for youth with mood disorders.

Her research interests include: 1) predictors of children's service use and engagement, 2) evidence-based treatments for pediatric bipolar disorder, and 3) the intersection of mental health with substance use and public health outcomes. Recent studies examine racial disparities in mental health service adequacy, anti-infective exposure risks, and curriculum barriers for minoritized students.

Key trends in her publications address disparities in suicide risk, diagnostic accuracy for substance use disorders, and impulsive aggression profiles. She has contributed to validating diagnostic tools for youth mental health and exploring cannabis use correlates with psychotic symptoms. Her work integrates clinical, policy, and community perspectives to address systemic inequities.

Her advising and grants focus on pediatric mental health interventions, though specific grant details are not detailed in provided texts. Collaborations span academic and clinical institutions, emphasizing translational research.