Bridgid Conn

Dr. Bridgid Conn is an Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics and Psychology at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on socio-ecological and developmental approaches to understanding health risk behaviors among marginalized adolescents and young adults, with a focus on substance use, mental health, and structural disparities. Her work emphasizes interventions addressing cannabis use, LGBTQ+ health, and health equity.

Research Interests:

• Cannabis and substance use patterns among young adults
• Mental health disparities in gender/sexual minority populations
• Structural racism and health inequities affecting BIPOC youth
• Clinical interventions for chronic illness transitions

Her publications analyze policy impacts on cannabis use, trauma-coping mechanisms, and pandemic effects on substance use behaviors. Current projects include narrative therapy for transgender youth and capacity-building for pediatric providers. She has developed programs like Finding MyVOICE to support young adults with chronic illnesses transitioning to adult healthcare.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at USC addressing adolescent health disparities and substance use interventions. Active in policy research related to cannabis legalization and healthcare equity initiatives.