Catherine K. Ettman

Catherine K. Ettman is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of Health Policy and Management. She is affiliated with the Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (CHSOR), the Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy, and the Hopkins Business of Health Initiative.

Education:

• PhD, Brown University School of Public Health, 2022
• AB, Princeton University, 2013

Dr. Ettman’s research focuses on population mental health, social determinants of health, health policy, and health disparities, particularly how economic factors and assets influence mental health outcomes. Her work has extensively examined the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across different socioeconomic groups. Through longitudinal studies and policy analyses, she investigates depression, anxiety, and health care access, with a focus on equity and resilience.

Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing mental health through the lens of financial strain, racial disparities, and policy interventions. She frequently employs large-scale datasets and collaborates with leading public health researchers to assess national trends and inform health policy.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Poster Award, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2024
• Top Cited Article 2021-2022, Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2022
• Top Ten Most Talked About Articles of 2020, JAMA Network Open, 2020
• The Lancet Cover for Access to Health Care and the US 2020 Election, 2020
• PROSE Award (Nursing & Allied Health) for Urban Health, 2020
• BUSPH Spot Award for operational excellence, 2020
• American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award (Environmental Health) for Urban Health, 2019

Dr. Ettman has advised and collaborated on multiple high-impact research projects, particularly on mental health during the pandemic. She has contributed to influential books on urban health and migration. Her work has been widely disseminated and covered by news media, indicating significant public and academic engagement. She does not appear to lead a formal lab but is embedded in major research centers focused on health outcomes and policy.