Jessica Yu is a PhD candidate in quantitative psychology at the University of Washington with research interests in latent variable modeling and estimation algorithms. Her work applies quantitative methods to examine how schools can better address students’ mental health needs.
Select Publications:
Yu J, Geierstanger S, Soleimanpour S. (2025). Supporting those who support: Teacher job satisfaction in the context of school mental health supports. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15700763.2025.2581587
Geierstanger S, Yu J, Saphir M, Soleimanpour S. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Impact on the ability to recognize and support youth needs. J Behav Health Serv Res. 2024 Oct;51(4):588-598. doi: 10.1007/s11414-024-09893-4. Epub 2024 Aug 1. PMID: 39090505; PMCID: PMC11445357.