Mental & Behavioral Health

Across a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions, IHPI experts study issues related to access to services, service delivery and organization, and treatment effectiveness and outcomes. Their goal: to advance evidence that will improve mental health and wellbeing throughout the life course.
 

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November 15, 2021
Medical training takes a mental toll, but less than a decade ago

Long-term study shows recent first-year residents had smaller jump in depression symptoms, possibly due to more sleep, fewer work hours and more mental health care

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John McCarthy
John McCarthy, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Mental health services evaluation
Mezuk, Briana
Briana Mezuk, Ph.D.
Intersection of mental and physical health in older adults
Lagisetty, Pooja
Pooja Lagisetty, M.D., M.Sc.
Health disparities and behavioral interventions
Lydia Li
Lydia Li, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Behavior health interventions for older adults, healthy aging, ageism and health
Kara Zivin
Kara Zivin, Ph.D., M.S., M.A., M.F.A.
Mental health services
Erin Bonar, Ph.D.
Erin Bonar, Ph.D.
Mental health services and substance use
Sheila Marcus
Sheila Marcus, M.D.
Pregnancy, infancy, early childhood, telehealth consultation to primary care
Thuy Nguyen
Thuy Nguyen, Ph.D., M.P.A.
Healthcare policy analysis, prescribing behavior, substance use
Maria Muzik
Maria Muzik, M.D., M.S.
Perinatal mood disorders and intergenerational impact