Leslie Bronner, MD, MPH, DrPH has worked in the field of psychiatry for over twenty years, in all areas of mental health including the VA Medical Center, the State Hospital, community mental health centers, the emergency department, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics. Prior to her medical career, she attained a master's and doctorate in public health with a specific concentration in epidemiology. This academic foundation laid the groundwork for her deep understanding of the social factors in disease development. Her passion is to change the narrative about health in this country. When not writing or practicing medicine, she enjoys discovering new restaurants.