Emily P.G. Erickson

Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health and parenting. In addition to Everyday Health, she has written for other top websites and publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Verywell Mind, Verywell Family, Romper, and more. She is a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

Erickson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and geography and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Her graduate training included a psychotherapy practicum at a community mental health clinic where she provided mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and adults to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and other common concerns.

Erickson previously researched treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She coauthored papers sharing the results of these studies, which were published in the peer-reviewed psychology journals the Journal of Traumatic Stress; Psychological Services; and Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, contributing to the advancement of PTSD patient care.

She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and three sons. To recharge, she loves to create nourishing plant-based meals for her family and walk and run along the Mississippi River with friends.

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Geography, Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology, Graduate School of Professional Psychology at University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis

• Poynter ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing, Poynter/ACES

• AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner (coauthor), Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), 2024

• Full Member, ACES: The Society for Editing
• Professional Member, National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
• Professional Member, Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)
• Professional Member, American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)

• Emily P.G. Erickson: The Paradox of Positivity — Balancing Support & Emotions. Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast. November 24, 2023.