Lauren Gulbas

Lauren Gulbas serves as an Associate Professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, where she integrates medical anthropology with social work practice to address critical mental health disparities. Her scholarly profile centers on culturally grounded interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly Latina adolescents and women.

Her research program spans:

• Suicide risk assessment and prevention in Latina youth through qualitative system dynamics
• Self-compassion interventions for parents of chronically ill children and healthcare professionals
• Healthcare access barriers for low-income Hispanic communities and homeless populations
• Intersection of gender, culture, and mental health in women's experiences
• Ethnographic methods in turbulent contexts and medical anthropology applications

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals methodological sophistication in qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with consistent focus on syndemic risks, cultural determinants of mental health, and community-engaged intervention development. Her work demonstrates particular attention to family dynamics, immigration status, and gendered oppression in shaping mental health outcomes.

Scientific recognition:

• No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials

Academic contributions include ongoing mentorship of undergraduate students through her 'Women And Madness' course (offered continuously since Fall 2020 through Spring 2025), with evidence of sustained research productivity suggesting active grant-funded projects despite no explicit funding details being provided. Her collaborative publications indicate interdisciplinary engagement across psychology, public health, and anthropology domains.