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Pasco Fearon is an Adjunct Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University's Yale School of Medicine. His primary affiliation is with the Child Study Center, focusing on developmental psychopathology and child mental health. He holds dual PhDs from University College (1999) and the University of Wales (1994), alongside a BA from the University of Cambridge (1993).
His research spans child and adolescent mental health interventions, neuroendocrinology (e.g., oxytocin's role in maternal-infant interaction), and developmental mechanisms linking genetics to caregiving environments. Notable projects include the ReSET intervention for adolescent mental health and the Sinethemba study on PTSD in South African children.
Recent publications emphasize preventive interventions, longitudinal analyses of psychopathology, and global mental health initiatives. Fearon collaborates extensively with institutions in Kenya, Lebanon, and South Africa, addressing maternal depression and trauma's impact on child development.
His work integrates clinical, translational, and community-based approaches, with a focus on fostering resilience through socioemotional training and culturally adapted therapies. He advocates for youth involvement in mental health research, as highlighted in collaborative studies with adolescents.
