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Dr. Desai has been published in a number of peer-reviewed scientific journals on topics spanning emerging mental health topics (eg, pandemic-related stress, moral injury) and clinical and professional training.

She has published 30+ scientific articles, book chapters, and technical reports. She has co-authored 2 books.

Dr. Desai has also served as an ad hoc reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals and national conferences.

Desai, A., DeMatteo, D., et al. (2023). Public perception on policies to address prenatal substance use. Psychology, Public Policy, & Law.

Desai, A., Holliday, R., et al. (2023). Trauma-informed training for Veterans Treatment Court professionals. Federal Practitioner.

Desai, A., Holliday, R., Borges, L. M., et al. (2021). Facilitating successful reentry among justice-involved veterans. Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

Desai, A., Holliday, R., et al. (2023). Policy changes as a context for moral injury development in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Desai, A., Lankford, C., & Schwartz, J. (2020). With crisis comes opportunity: Building ethical competencies among clinical trainees in light of COVID-19. Ethics & Behavior.

Gauthier, P., Greco, P., Meyers-Ohki, S., Desai, A., et al. (2021). Patient perspectives on initiating treatment with extended-release naltrexone. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.

Holliday, R., Desai, A., et al. (2020). Mental health among justice-involved Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

The Hour After The Hour
The psychology behind the moments in between

Dr. Desai also enjoys writing for broad audiences. Additional content can be found in her Substack, The Hour After the Hour: Notes from the therapist’s chair.

The Hour After the Hour shares reflections and insights from the field of psychology – from the pain points holding us back to the perspectives that can show us a new way of being.

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Writing & Editorial Services

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​Desai, A., DeMatteo, D., et al. (2023). Public perception on policies to address prenatal substance use. Psychology, Public Policy, & Law.

The Hour After The Hour The psychology behind the moments in between

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Desai, A., DeMatteo, D., et al. (2023). Public perception on policies to address prenatal substance use. Psychology, Public Policy, & Law.

The Hour After The Hour
The psychology behind the moments in between