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Cindy Huang, Ph.D., is an Honorary Research Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, affiliated with the Counseling & Clinical Psychology department. Her work focuses on cultural factors influencing child development and psychopathology among minority and immigrant youth, with a strong emphasis on prevention and culturally informed interventions. Dr. Huang holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon, along with postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine and the University of California, Davis.
Her research interests include racial discrimination's impact on mental health, culturally relevant interventions for immigrant families, and behavioral interventions for children with developmental disabilities. She has expertise in psychological assessments and works with youth in child welfare and community systems.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding mental health disparities among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, and sexual/gender minorities. She co-leads the Culture and Health Promotion of Minority Youth & Families Lab and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Project. Her work bridges research, clinical practice, and policy to address systemic inequities in mental health care.
Dr. Huang has collaborated on projects such as a three-tiered school-based model for immigrant youth mental health and virtual mental health training for educators. Her interventions often incorporate spiritual-mind-body practices and community engagement strategies. Despite her extensive contributions, no formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
