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Manuel Paris is a Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Director of Clinical Research at the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), Deputy Director of Hispanic Services at CMHC, and Director of Psychology Training Program for Hispanic Services at CMHC. His research focuses on cultural adaptations of evidence-based interventions, workforce development, and Latinx behavioral health. He co-founded the Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System (CT LBHS) to address Latinx community needs and is co-founder of the Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance. He holds a PsyD from Nova Southeastern University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Yale University. His work emphasizes social justice advocacy, policy influence, and decolonial research frameworks.
- Education: PsyD (2000), MS (1996) from Nova Southeastern University; Postdoctoral Fellowships in Psychology at Yale University (2000-2001).
- Research Interests: Cultural competence in mental health, immigration policy impacts, motivational interviewing, and community-based interventions.
- Leadership Roles: Senior Advisor on Public Policy for National Latinx Psychological Association (2014-2021).
Recent publications highlight his contributions to HIV-related alcohol interventions, decolonial research ethics, and antiracist frameworks in immigrant health. His work bridges clinical practice, policy advocacy, and community engagement to advance health equity for marginalized populations.
