AUTHOR

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst Health Writer

she/her

Professional Background

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a health and lifestyle writer with more than 20 years of experience creating trustworthy, evidence-based content about physical and mental health. She has written thousands of articles and ghostwritten 15 health and wellness books for clinicians and industry professionals.

Her work covers mental health, chronic conditions, reproductive and sexual health, nutrition, substance use and harm reduction, medical procedures, and patient education. In addition to writing for ChoosingTherapy.com, Adrienne Santos-Longhurst has also written for Healthline, Medical News Today, Cardinal Health, Yahoo, CareCredit, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, among other publications and healthcare organizations.

She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the American Medical Writers Association.

Why I write for ChoosingTherapy.com

I write for ChoosingTherapy because I understand how clear, accurate information can make difficult or overwhelming experiences feel more manageable. My goal is always to translate complex health topics into approachable, practical and judgement-free guidance that helps readers understand their options and make decisions that support their well-being.

Areas of Focus

Adrienne writes across a broad range of health topics, with a particular focus on making mental health information understandable, inclusive, and useful.

Mental health (anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, OCD, sleep disorders, and emotional well-being)
Substance use and harm reduction
Chronic conditions and pain
Reproductive, sexual, and genitourinary health
Relationships and intimacy
Nutrition, digestive health, and metabolic health
Skin care, cosmetic treatments, and medical procedures
Patient education, medications, and treatment options