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Christopher Cutter is an Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University, serving as Director of the Native American Mental Health Program. His research focuses on addiction medicine, chronic pain management, and mental health disparities among Native American populations. Dr. Cutter holds a PhD from Northeastern University and completed postdoctoral training in Addiction Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on opioid use disorder, integrated care models, and behavioral interventions. His work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing culturally competent care for marginalized communities.
Education: PhD in Psychology (Northeastern University, 2007), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Medicine (Yale School of Medicine, 2009), Clinical Psychology Internship (Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital, 2007).
Research interests include the intersection of chronic pain and substance use disorder, virtual reality therapy for pain management, and improving mental health outcomes for Native American populations. He leads the Native American Behavioral Health and Psychotherapy Research Lab, exploring culturally adapted treatments for substance use and trauma.
Key achievements include the Sally Provence Award for Excellence in Supervision (2023), Beck Institute Scholar designation (2013), and multiple grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. His recent work evaluates stepped care models for opioid use disorder (SC-POWR trial) and VR-based interventions in methadone maintenance programs.