Research

The overarching aim is to inform new strategies to reduce mental health disparities associated with trauma exposure. Multiple sources of acute and chronic stress combine to have a cumulative effect in the lives of ethnic minorities, giving rise to our use of the conceptual framework of allostatic load to:

  • Describe the socio-cultural context in which violence occurs
  • Examine cultural differences in the appraisal of traumatic events
  • Identify protective and vulnerability factors within ethnic groups
  • Characterize the expression of mental health symptoms and help-seeking that contribute to mental health disparities.

Current Research Projects


Past Research Projects