معرفی
Maria Khan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Her academic work integrates clinical practice with research on trauma-exposed populations, particularly focusing on vulnerable children and families navigating complex psychosocial challenges including intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.
Her research program centers on:
- Intergenerational transmission of trauma and its impact on parenting dynamics
- Adaptation of evidence-based therapies for neurodiverse populations
- Systemic factors like racism in mental health outcomes
- Pathways linking childhood adversity to parental mental health and child attachment
Analysis of her publication record (2016-2024) reveals a cohesive research trajectory examining trauma pathways across developmental stages. Key methodological approaches include longitudinal mediation analyses and clinical case adaptations, with consistent emphasis on translating findings into practical interventions for high-risk groups such as opioid-affected parents and children with selective mutism. Her work bridges clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social justice frameworks to address unmet needs in behavioral health care.
