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Nancy Close, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry

Biography

Nancy Close, PhD, is a child psychiatrist. She is the associate director of the Yale Program in Early Childhood Education and the clinical director of the Parent and Family Development Program at the Yale Child Study Center.

Close's research examines the role of home visiting programs in supporting parents and improving children's well-being. Programs such as "Minding the Baby" have been studied for their potential to help parents better understand their child's needs, strengthen their bond, and promote healthier outcomes. Close also investigates the impact of these programs on child obesity and behavior.

Close is an assistant professor and lecturer in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.

Titles

  • Associate Professor in the Child Study Center
  • Associate Director of the Yale Program in Early Childhood Education
  • Lecturer in Psychology
  • Clinical Director Parent and Family Development Program, Child Study Center

Education & Training

  • PhD
    Bryn Mawr College, Education and Child Development- Child Development, Clinical Evaluation, Child Psychopathology, Early Childhood Education (1984)
  • MA
    Bryn Mawr College, Education and Child Development (1977)
  • BA
    Connecticut College, Child Development (1972)

Additional Information

Biography

Nancy Close, PhD, is a child psychiatrist. She is the associate director of the Yale Program in Early Childhood Education and the clinical director of the Parent and Family Development Program at the Yale Child Study Center.

Close's research examines the role of home visiting programs in supporting parents and improving children's well-being. Programs such as "Minding the Baby" have been studied for their potential to help parents better understand their child's needs, strengthen their bond, and promote healthier outcomes. Close also investigates the impact of these programs on child obesity and behavior.

Close is an assistant professor and lecturer in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.

Titles

  • Associate Professor in the Child Study Center
  • Associate Director of the Yale Program in Early Childhood Education
  • Lecturer in Psychology
  • Clinical Director Parent and Family Development Program, Child Study Center

Education & Training

  • PhD
    Bryn Mawr College, Education and Child Development- Child Development, Clinical Evaluation, Child Psychopathology, Early Childhood Education (1984)
  • MA
    Bryn Mawr College, Education and Child Development (1977)
  • BA
    Connecticut College, Child Development (1972)

Additional Information