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Deborah Fisk is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Social Work) in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Psychosis Program and Clinical Director of the STEP clinic at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. Her research focuses on treatment and service barriers for homeless individuals with psychiatric disorders, with extensive clinical work in mental health and addictions treatment among marginalized populations.
Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern Connecticut State University (1992). Currently a doctoral candidate in Social Work at the University of Connecticut.
Research Focus: Examining systemic challenges in mental health care access for homeless populations, clinical interventions for first-episode psychosis, and family dynamics in mental health treatment. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy advocacy to address gaps in healthcare equity.
Notable Work: Co-authored a seminal 2005 publication analyzing clinical challenges faced by homeless persons with mental illness, and has contributed to reviews on first-episode psychosis and criminal justice system interactions. Collaborates frequently with Lisa Calvocoressi, PhD, on interdisciplinary projects.