Philip Leaf

Philip Leaf is a prominent professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in mental health and youth violence prevention. He has been with the institution since February 1991, contributing over three decades of experience in public health education and research.12

Academic Background and Experience

• Position: Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Duration: February 1991 - Present
• Affiliations:
  • Joint appointments in the School of Education, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Nursing.2
  • Director of the Center for Adolescent Health.5

Research Interests

Philip Leaf's research primarily focuses on:

• Mental Health: Investigating systems of care and preventive measures in mental health services.
• Youth Violence Prevention: Understanding the factors influencing youth violence and developing interventions to mitigate it.
• Urban Health: Exploring health disparities in urban settings, particularly in Baltimore.24

Honors and Awards

Leaf has received several accolades throughout his career, including:

• American Public Health Association Chairman's Award (1991)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award (2005)
• NAACP Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award (2015) among others.23

Publications and Contributions

He has authored numerous publications that delve into various aspects of mental health and youth violence. Some notable works include studies on:

• The impact of school-wide behavioral interventions.2
• Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services.3
• Youth attitudes toward gun violence in urban communities.2

Philip Leaf continues to be an influential figure in public health, shaping policies and practices that aim to improve mental health outcomes and reduce violence among youth. His work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also aims to effect real change in communities.