Clinical Affairs

Welcome to Clinical Affairs — where experienced professionals provide authoritative insights into the field of mental health. Discover clear, reliable information on clinical guidelines, therapeutic approaches, and evidence-based strategies that advance understanding and support in mental health care.

Meet Our Clinical Affairs Team

Our clinical affairs team ensures high-quality mental health information.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Affairs Director
Dr. Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Clinical Care Director
Dr. Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Susanna Calvert, Ph.D.
Dr. Susanna Calvert, Ph.D.
Community Director
Dr. Jennie Stanford, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Victoria Clarke
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Leila Khurshid
Dr. Leila Khurshid, PharmD
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Morgan Blair
Morgan Blair
Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Rychel Johnson
Medical Reviewer
Tayler Hackett
Tayler Hackett
Medical Reviewer
Jayna Nickert
Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Amy Shelby
Medical Reviewer
Erin L. George
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Harry Mills, Ph.D.
(In remembrance)
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Featured Content

Stay up-to-date with recent content contributions from our clinical affairs team.

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Life Expectancy in Schizophrenia
  • Jan 19th 2023
  • Est. 3 minutes read
Miriam Calleja
Miriam Calleja Writer
DSM-5 Criteria for Identifying Intellectual Disabilities
  • May 15th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
  • May 15th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
Karina Thadani Writer