Yann Poncin, MD

Yann Poncin, MD, specializes in treating childhood disorders such as depression, suicidality, aggression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and school avoidance. He works in the context of family systems and with high-intensity presentations. He is the vice chair of clinical affairs and quality & safety clinical affairs at the Yale Child Study Center.

Dr. Poncin believes that "despite any difficulties in life, kids remain fun, too." He enjoys working with systems involved in a child’s life, whether parents, families, community, or school.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Poncin’s interests include in-home and community-based alternatives to care, schools, and policy and legislative advocacy. He is also actively involved in training of students, fellows, and other professionals.

Dr. Poncin is an assistant professor of child psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine.