Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in service journalism about mental health and parenting. She has written for major digital publications, including Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Romper, WIRED, and more. Besides being a professional member of ASJA, she is also a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).
Previously, Emily researched post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology. As a writer, she blends a scientist’s intellectual rigor with a therapist’s approachability.
Today Emily lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and three sons. To recharge, she loves to create plant-based meals for her family and stroll along the Mississippi River with friends.
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Behavioral health, emotional wellness, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, motherhood, parenting, psychology, emotional wellbeing
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Everyday Health, Health, Motherly, Motherwell, The New York Times, Parents, Reviewed, Romper, Scary Mommy, WIRED, Verywell Family, Verywell Mind
As author, unless indicated otherwise.
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