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Ayala Danzig, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. She holds affiliations within the Division of Law and Psychiatry and is actively involved in research addressing the intersection of mental health, social justice, and healthcare policy. Dr. Danzig’s education includes an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2017), an MSW from New York University (2005), and a BA from Thomas Edison State University (2001).
Her research focuses on topics such as solitary confinement’s neuroscientific implications, racism in psychiatry, suicide risk assessment, and the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been recognized for clinical excellence, teaching, and contributions to healthcare equity, including awards from the Yale School of Medicine and national organizations like the American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Danzig’s publications span peer-reviewed journals, commentaries, and opinion pieces in venues like Biological Psychiatry and Boston Globe Magazine. Her recent work emphasizes systemic challenges in mental healthcare and the need for societal camaraderie during prolonged crises. She has also been featured in Nautilus Magazine and Yale Medicine for her insights on physician resilience and pandemic-related mental health trends.
