Sara E. Gorman

New York

Public health specialist with focus on misinformation and science denial. Author of Denying to the Grave (OUP, 2021) & Anatomy of Deception (OUP, forthcoming).

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Articles

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

3 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

The CDC is planning a study of vaccines and autism. This kind of inquiry is a waste of time and taxpayer money—we already know the answer. Geneticists have epidemiological and biological techniques available to unravel the genetic side of autism.
Physics Has the Answer to Dealing with a Hard Emotion

1 month ago | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

We don’t know why some people are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We don’t have a medicine that cures the COVID-19 infection. Some people deal with our collective ignorance by manufacturing answers. They assert that the vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is the cause of autism and advocate for an anti-parasitic drug called ivermectin to treat COVID-19.
What Are the Predominant Myths About SSRIs?

Mar 24, 2025 | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can be life-saving medications. They can alter the course of someone’s life by managing the often debilitating symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. They don’t work for everyone, and some people have to discontinue them due to adverse side effects, but for those for whom they work well and cause minimal side effects, they can be transformational.
Do People Want to Hear About Uncertainty?

Jan 28, 2025 | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

We often hear that people hate uncertainty. While this is generally true, it probably does not apply in every situation. People tend to hate uncertainty in their personal lives, but when there is uncertainty on a public matter, such as a disease threat, they want to know about it. Recent research has suggested that being told that something is uncertain can build trust.
Our Future Depends on You!

Dec 29, 2024 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Sara E. Gorman

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re sharing some of this year’s highlights and asking for your urgent support as we begin 2025. Thanks to our supporters, Those Nerdy Girls:Welcomed New Voices: We trained three writing cohorts this year, including recent cohort members from Sierra Leone, Brazil, and experts focused on health equity, just to name a few.
Standing Strong for Science: Supporting TNG for 2025

Dec 25, 2024 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Sara E. Gorman

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we've made—and the challenges that still lie ahead. At Those Nerdy Girls, we work hard to bring you reliable, evidence-based health information that empowers individuals to make informed decisions in an uncertain world.
Debunking TikTok's Mental Health Misinformation - Sara Gorman

Nov 30, 2024 | qoshe.com | Sara E. Gorman

Aa Aa Aa - A + In discussions about misinformation, it is common to see certain topics covered, such as vaccines and reproductive health. While this makes sense because there is a lot of misinformation about these topics, often left out of the discussion is misinformation about mental health. While it may seem like less of a problem compared to rampant anti-vaccine ideology, misinformation about mental health is both prevalent and harmful.
Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help

Oct 31, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

One of the most disturbing outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an exacerbation of mental health problems among children and adolescents. This has been called a global youth mental health crisis. Numerous studies have documented that since the beginning of the pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression have soared among children and adolescents.
Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help - Sara Gorman

Oct 30, 2024 | qoshe.com | Sara E. Gorman

Aa Aa Aa - A + One of the most disturbing outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an exacerbation of mental health problems among children and adolescents. This has been called a global youth mental health crisis. Numerous studies have documented that since the beginning of the pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression have soared among children and adolescents.
Is Vitamin D Supplementation an Evidence-Based Practice?

Sep 30, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

Nearly one-third of Americans take a vitamin D supplement. In an industry whose market value is currently around $1.3B, there has been a considerable increase in vitamin D supplementation in the past two decades. But a landmark study in 2019 and then an ancillary study in 2022 have called this into question—and created a lot of controversy in the field.