Christopher Johnston

Christopher Johnston is an independent journalist and has written for a variety of publications, includingAmerican Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, History Magazine, Leaps, and Scientific American. His book,Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice(Skyhorse) was published in May 2018. He is a member of the Board of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and serves on ASJA’s Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion Task Force. Currently, he is completing a one-year fellowship with the Solutions Journalism Network focused on writing about human trafficking and the movement to decriminalize sex work.

The Keys to Mental Illness May Be Hiding Within Amish Genes

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Researchers believe a centuries-old religious community may be able to shine a light on how we can best treat disorders like depression.

Christopher Johnston | Published Jul 24, 2023