Kelly Edyburn

Kelly Edyburn, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco's School of Medicine. Their research focuses on equitable mental health interventions for marginalized youth populations, with expertise in immigrant mental health, LGBTQIA+ wellbeing, and school-based care systems.

Education

• B.A. in English and Spanish, University of Oregon (2012)
• M.Ed. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (2016)
• Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (2019)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Early Childhood Research and Policy, Arizona State University (2020)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immigrant Youth Mental Health, University of California, San Francisco (2022)

Research Focus

Dr. Edyburn's work centers on dismantling systemic barriers in mental health care through intersectional frameworks. Key themes include: culturally responsive interventions, developmental trauma in immigrant/LGBTQIA+ youth, critical consciousness development, and policy-driven solutions addressing social determinants of health. Their research prioritizes community-engaged methodologies and equity-centered assessment tools.

Publication Trends

Their scholarly output (2016-2023) demonstrates consistent focus on validation of equitable assessment tools, systemic analyses of immigration policies, and school-based mental health frameworks. Recent works increasingly integrate intersectionality theory with practical implementation strategies, reflecting a translational research approach bridging academia and community needs.