Melissa Free

Melissa Free is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her research focuses on psychiatric disorders such as catatonia, autism spectrum disorders, and the effects of psychopharmacological agents. She has published peer-reviewed articles on topics including compulsive behaviors linked to amphetamines, serotonin toxicity from psilocybin, and ECT-induced weight gain in autistic patients.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary research on neurology and mental health interventions. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the profile.