Dr. Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in the mental health care of adults, children, and adolescents. She serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

In addition to her national leadership role, Dr. Crawford serves on the Mental Health Advisory Board for the Rare Impact Fund, the philanthropic initiative of Rare Beauty founded by Selena Gomez, where she helps advance efforts to expand access to youth mental health resources and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Throughout her career, Dr. Crawford has been deeply committed to clinical care, education, and advocacy. She previously provided comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adults experiencing early psychosis through Boston Medical Center's Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Program and served as Medical Director for the school-based clinician program within Boston Public Schools. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. In recognition of her dedication to medical education, she received the 2025 Educator of the Year Award from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Dr. Crawford is widely recognized as a trusted voice in mental health. She has been featured on the cover of Boston Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors issue and is frequently sought by national media for her expertise on child, adolescent, and adult mental health. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Boston Globe, NBC, PBS, and Medscape, and she has appeared on programs including the Today show, BBC, and local CBS, ABC, and Fox affiliates.

Dr. Crawford is also the author of You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health, a practical resource designed to help families better understand and navigate children's mental health challenges.