Michelle Zernick
Graduate Student - Cultural Anthropology (Medical)
2025 Cohort
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Psychological Sciences, University of California, IrvineB.A. Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
Bio
Michelle Zernick is a graduate student in the Cultural Anthropology PhD Program (Medical Anthropology track). At SMU, she plans to conduct research on early psychosis intervention and mental health care decision-making. She is particularly interested in d/Deaf people's experiences navigating serious mental health issues and receiving and seeking care.
Research Interests
Psychosis and Serious Mental Illness • Deaf Community • Access to Care • Decision-making • United States
