Kristeen Cherney, PhD, is a mental disabilities scholar, freelance writer, and author who specializes in topics related to mental health, disabilities, women’s health, skin health, diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, and allergies. Her recently finished dissertation explores intersections of disability studies and literacy studies. When she’s not researching or writing with the help of her office manager pup, Kristeen enjoys getting outdoors as much as possible. Read more about her work at her website kristeencherney .com