Samuel Hubley

Samuel Hubley serves as an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he focuses on integrating evidence-based mental health interventions into primary care systems and reducing disparities in mental health services. His work emphasizes culturally responsive care for Latino communities and perinatal populations through community-partnered approaches.

Education

• PhD in Psychology, University of Colorado Boulder

Dr. Hubley's research program centers on behavioral activation therapy for depression, with specialized adaptations for Latina mothers experiencing perinatal depression and Latino communities facing cardiovascular health disparities. He investigates suicide prevention mechanisms, particularly firearm-related suicide risk factors, and develops community health worker (promotora)-led interventions to address mental health service gaps. His methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with electronic health record data to examine treatment implementation barriers and effectiveness in real-world settings.

Analysis of Dr. Hubley's recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) cultural adaptation of behavioral activation for perinatal Latina mental health, (2) suicide risk factor analysis with emphasis on firearm access and medical comorbidities, and (3) integration of behavioral health into primary care through community health workers. His work consistently addresses health equity through community-engaged research designs and focuses on scalable interventions for underserved populations.

No scientific awards were mentioned in the available source material.

Dr. Hubley's research involves collaboration with community health workers and primary care teams, though specific student mentorship details or grant funding information were not provided in the source materials. His work demonstrates strong translational focus, moving behavioral activation interventions from controlled trials into community and primary care settings through partnerships with promotoras and healthcare systems.