Dr. Elena Russo

Psychology & Behavior Writer

Psychology & Behavior7 articles· Writing since 2024

Dr. Elena Russo practiced as a clinical psychologist for nearly a decade before the appeal of reaching a broader audience drew her to writing. Her clinical background gives her work a depth and specificity that is rare in popular psychology writing — she can distinguish between what research actually supports and what has merely become conventional wisdom. At InfoDaily, Elena covers topics ranging from cognitive biases and decision-making to anxiety, habit formation, and the science of happiness. Her writing is rigorous but warm, and always oriented toward practical application. She is particularly passionate about reducing stigma around mental health. She continues to see a small number of clients alongside her writing work.