Susannah B. Mintz

Susannah B. Mintz is a professor of English and Psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is a leading expert on the intersection of literature and medicine. Mintz's research focuses on the cultural and historical contexts of health and illness. She has written extensively on the topic of hypochondria and its representation in literature. Mintz is also a practicing psychiatrist and has worked with patients with anxiety and depression. She is known for her engaging and accessible writing style, which has made her a popular author and speaker in the fields of literature and medicine. Mintz has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Humanities Medal. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Medical Association.