Donald L. Anderson

Donald L. Anderson is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His work focuses on the intersection of mental health and chronic disease management.

• Education: MD (Loma Linda University, 1971), MS (Loma Linda University, 1981)

His research investigates how psychological factors influence treatment adherence in chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Key themes include:

• Mental health disparities in healthcare access
• Substance abuse impacts on medical compliance
• Behavioral interventions for chronic disease management

While his publications (2008-2010) highlight collaborations with interdisciplinary teams examining mental health, binge drinking, and adherence patterns in California adults, no awards or advisees are documented in the available records.