Doris F Chang

Doris F. Chang is a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the Silver School of Social Work, New York University. She also serves as a research scientist at the Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence, New York State Psychiatric Institute. Her work focuses on racial equity, cultural competence, and mental health disparities among minority populations.

• Primary Affiliation: Silver School of Social Work, New York University
• Secondary Affiliation: Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence, New York State Psychiatric Institute

Dr. Chang’s research explores the intersection of mindfulness, intergroup bias, and racial equity, particularly within Asian American and immigrant communities. Her studies address:

• Cultural adaptation and mental health outcomes
• Impact of discrimination during public health crises like COVID-19
• Integration of Buddhist teachings into secular mindfulness practices
• Racial equity in educational and clinical settings

Recent publications analyze the role of mindfulness in reducing intergroup bias, disparities in West Indian American depression, and pathways to collective action among Asian Americans during the pandemic.

Dr. Chang contributes to academic discourse as an Associate Editor for Cultural Psychology at Frontiers in Psychology, promoting research on intergroup relations and cultural competence.