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Charla Nich is a Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in addiction treatment and digital health interventions. Her work focuses on optimizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for substance use disorders, particularly leveraging digital platforms to enhance accessibility. She has pioneered studies on structural brain changes associated with CBT in cocaine use disorder and evaluates treatment efficacy across diverse populations. Her research emphasizes health equity, addressing racial disparities in clinical trial participation and treatment outcomes for marginalized groups.
- Key roles: Manager of Psychiatry Data Analysis and Research Collaborations
- Clinical interests: Digital therapeutics, culturally adapted interventions, and neurobiological mechanisms of addiction
- Key collaborators: Brian D. Kiluk, Elise DeVito, and Samuel Ball
Her articles highlight innovative approaches to treating substance use disorders, including computerized CBT programs and community-developed interventions targeting Black and Latinx populations. Notably, her 2022 systematic review on racial disparities in substance use treatment has informed national policy discussions.