Faigy Mandelbaum

Faigy Mandelbaum is a Postgraduate Associate in the Child Study Center at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. She is a 7th-year doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra University, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, and military populations. Her research explores the impact of childhood trauma, loneliness, and social support on psychological outcomes in veterans and lone soldiers. She has received notable awards including the Fulbright Research Scholar grant and the APA Division 18 Public Service Award.

Education:

• Ph.D. Candidate (Clinical Psychology), Hofstra University
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Hofstra University
• Post-Bac in Psychology, Brooklyn College
• B.S. in Behavioral Science and Human Services, Bellevue University

Research Interests: Her work examines trauma's role in PTSD development among military populations, particularly Israeli lone soldiers. Key findings include that lone soldiers with childhood trauma are 8.54x more likely to develop PTSD. Current studies explore C-PTSD in veterans and interventions for trauma-exposed families.

Awards:

• Fulbright Research Scholar (2023)
• APA Division 18 Psychologist in Public Service Award (2023)
• APA Division 52 International Research Award (2023)
• Allison Kim Levy Memorial Award (2019)

Practice Experience: Practicum training includes McLean Hospital (Harvard), NY Presbyterian, and Hofstra's Phobia & Trauma Clinic. Specializes in DBT, PCIT, and evidence-based trauma interventions. Passionate about serving children, families, and veterans. Enjoys scuba diving as a hobby.