Areas of Interest: Suicide disparities, stigma of psychiatric illness, and the effects of herbal medicines and spirituality among underserved populations, including undocumented immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. His research aims to create a more inclusive understanding of the psychiatric and behavioral health challenges faced by underserved groups.
research interests
· Spirituality in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health · Suicide · Immigrant Mental Health · Mental Health Disparities · Stigma of Mental Illness · Cultural Diversity in Psychiatry · Social Determinants of Mental Health · Epidemiology · Social Epidemiology