Laura Clary

Laura Clary, PhD, MS, is an Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University. Her work focuses on developing school-based interventions to improve mental health, resilience, and relationships for children and adolescents, particularly addressing systemic challenges such as structural racism and trauma.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, Arizona State University (2015)
• MS in Psychology, Arizona State University (2011)
• BA in Psychology, Smith College (1997)

Research Interests:

• School-based interventions targeting stress and resilience in youth
• Impact of structural racism on adolescent mental health
• Trauma-informed care and program sustainability
• Youth exposure to police violence and traumatic stress

Recent Work Trends: Her publications emphasize systemic factors affecting youth mental health, including racial disparities, bullying, and post-pandemic school challenges. She prioritizes culturally adapted interventions and youth engagement in research.

Affiliations: Center for Adolescent Health Research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.