Oona Appel

Oona Appel, PsyD is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. She specializes in forensic psychology and mental health disparities within the criminal justice system.

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology (The Wright Institute, 2017)
• BA in Postcolonial Studies (New York University, 2006)

Research Interests focus on:

• Social marginalization of mentally ill populations
• Forensic psychology applications
• Racial disparities in mental health services
• Decriminalization policies

Scientific Recognition:

• 2017 Wright Institute Outstanding Dissertation Award
• 2017 APA Division 45 Toy Caldwell-Colbert Service Contribution Award

Her work examines intersections between:

• Psychiatric evaluation protocols
• Criminal justice reform
• Public health interventions
• Social determinants of mental health