Hannah Karpman

Hannah Karpman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (T.H. Chan School of Medicine). Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy development.

• Mount Holyoke College - BA
• University of Pennsylvania - MSW
• Brandeis University - PhD

Dr. Karpman's research focuses on pediatric mental health systems, child welfare policy, and healthcare equity. She investigates issues like antipsychotic medication monitoring, Medicaid expansion impacts, and informed consent protocols in youth mental health care.

Her publications span Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Nursing, and Public Health, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and children in welfare custody. Recent work highlights systemic challenges in youth mental healthcare delivery.

Dr. Karpman collaborates with institutions such as the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center and maintains affiliations with networks focused on mental health, social work, and policy analysis.