Jason Lang

Jason Lang is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. His research focuses on child mental health, trauma screening, and policy solutions for behavioral health workforce challenges. He collaborates with experts such as Christian Connell, Jeffrey Vanderploeg, and Manuel Paris.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2006)
• MA in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2001)
• BA in Psychology, Tufts University (1997)

Research Interests:

• Development and validation of child-completed adversity screening tools
• Impact of trauma screening on multidisciplinary care planning in child welfare systems
• Policy interventions to address workforce shortages in behavioral health
• Prevalence and treatment approaches for adjustment disorders in pediatric populations

Recent Work Trends: His 2023-2024 publications emphasize translational research bridging clinical practice, policy, and child welfare. Key themes include evidence-based screening measures, system-level policy strategies, and outpatient treatment efficacy.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Child Study Center, contributing to interdisciplinary teams addressing pediatric mental health challenges.