Jane Ellen Smith

Dr. Jane Ellen Smith is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. Her research examines body image, eating disorders, obesity, and substance use treatment, with emphasis on cultural factors affecting health behaviors in diverse populations.

Significant contributions include studies on ethnic disparities in body dissatisfaction, intuitive eating barriers, and culturally adapted substance use interventions for Indigenous communities. Her work develops evidence-based treatments like CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) for substance use disorders.