UCLA Health Equity and Access Research and Treatment (HEART) Lab

Welcome to the Health Equity & Access Research & Treatment Lab (HEART Lab), where we are dedicated to fostering mental health equity and access for all. Our lab integrates clinical practice, teaching, and cutting-edge research to reduce disparities in suicide. With a focus on ethnoracially minoritized youth and those impacted by various social systems, we strive to develop culturally responsive treatments and explore the influence of cultural factors on psychopathology. Join us in our pursuit of a more inclusive and equitable future, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.