Alicia Lucksted

Alicia Lucksted is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with a primary appointment in Psychiatric Services Research. She holds roles as a research investigator at the VA VISN-5 MIRECC and a clinical-community psychologist. Her research focuses on mental health recovery, psychosocial interventions, and reducing stigma associated with serious mental illnesses, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Education:

• B.A. Psychology, University of Michigan (1988)
• Ph.D. Clinical/Community Psychology, University of Maryland (1997)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania Medical School (1998)

Research Interests: Dr. Lucksted investigates societal and internalized stigma, early psychosis intervention, family support programs, and the efficacy of mental health education initiatives like Mental Health First Aid. She emphasizes recovery-oriented practices, consumer-led self-help, and strategies to mitigate self-stigma in psychiatric rehabilitation.

Grants & Advising: Her work has been supported by grants focusing on stigma reduction and psychosocial intervention outcomes. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on federally funded projects and has advised on studies evaluating peer-led education and consumer navigation programs.

Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the VA VISN-5 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), contributing to military and veteran mental health research. Active in professional organizations including the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and the Society for Community Research and Action.