Krista Ulisse

Krista Ulisse serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, where she practices as a General & Forensic Psychiatrist integrating clinical psychiatry with legal applications.

Education

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Campbell University, 2018

Her research specializes in forensic psychiatry with emphasis on legal definitions of mental disorders, statutory interpretation challenges, and the interface between psychiatric diagnosis and criminal law. This work critically examines how mental health concepts translate into legislative language and judicial practice.

Her 2023 publication analyzes Nebraska's statutory framework for defining mental disorder, highlighting tensions between clinical psychiatric criteria and legal requirements. This research underscores the necessity for precise terminology in mental health legislation to ensure appropriate application in forensic evaluations and court proceedings.

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