Peter L. Phalen

Peter L. Phalen, PsyD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland. His work focuses on improving community mental health through clinical services and addressing public health challenges like gun violence and stigma. He leads an NIMH-funded randomized controlled trial of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for psychosis and suicide prevention and collaborates on projects related to early psychosis care, trauma care for gun violence victims, and opioid harm reduction.

• Research Keywords: Community mental health, psychosis, suicidality, gun violence, stigma, Bayesian data analysis
• Clinical Keywords: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma care, early psychosis intervention

Recent Research Trends: Dr. Phalen's publications emphasize psychosis and suicidality, with methodological strengths in Bayesian modeling, systematic reviews, and telehealth interventions. His work spans early psychosis screening, firearm violence prevention, and substance use disorder treatment outcomes.

• Scientific Awards: NIJ Recidivism Forecasting Challenge Winner (2021).
• Grants: NIMH, ATIP, and VA Capitol Healthcare Network funding.

Clinical Practice: Dr. Phalen is a Licensed Psychologist providing personalized care for individuals with psychosis-like symptoms and suicidal ideation. He advocates for integrating lived experience into research and clinical practice.