Ye Zhang Pogue, Ph.D.

About

Ye Zhang Pogue, Ph.D., is a health policy researcher and behavioral scientist. She is an advocate for persons living with a serious mental illness. Because of her personal experience of living and coping with bipolar disorder and its stigma, she has developed a unique way of seeing the world and herself through the lens of common humanity.

Pogue explores the concept of "identity" in American culture through writing and engaging in conversation with persons holding different views. She also writes about serious mental illnesses. Her work has been published in Newsweek and The Justice.

Recent Posts

The Phenomenon of 'Lying Flat' Among Chinese Youth

In the face of overwhelming societal pressures and a fiercely competitive environment, a paradigm shift is unfolding among Chinese youth.

The Digital Dagger: The Destructive Impact of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying, a hidden yet prevalent societal issue, has profound impacts on mental health and societal values.

Witnessing Internet Gaming Disorder

A popular gamer and streamer, and a behavioral scientist who perhaps plays too many games, want to start a conversation about compulsive gaming.

A Second Chance for Chinese Prodigal Sons

Chinese society rarely discusses the lives of released juvenile offenders. Is there a second chance for them?

Constructive Advocacy for Women's Equal Rights

Open dialogue about gender equality can be difficult, but we should have it, and treat each other with respect, regardless.

The Effect on Mental Health of Shanghai's COVID-19 Lockdown

Personal Perspective: The people of Shanghai have a different mentality now. The main theme of these changes is pessimism about the future.

Understand Ethnic Relations Through Common Humanity

When focusing on our common experiences or common identities as human beings, we are much more likely to find solutions to difficult problems.

How Ancient Foes Can Get Along

Ethnic hatreds exist in almost every culture and some may go back hundreds or even thousands of years. How can we move beyond them?

How to Advocate Effectively for Free Speech

Want to create a more inclusive environment for different opinions, and engage more people to support free speech? Some behavioral insights may help.

How Anti-Racist Activism Affects Interracial Couples, Like Us

Personal Perspective: We should all fight against racism, but some anti-racist narratives could be damaging for interracially married families.