Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi

Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Her work focuses on addressing mental health disparities among vulnerable populations, particularly youth, immigrants, and individuals experiencing homelessness. She conducts research on trauma-informed interventions and resilience-building approaches within educational and healthcare settings.

Dr. Ijadi-Maghsoodi's research spans multiple domains including child and adolescent psychiatry, trauma and resilience, mental health disparities, homelessness interventions, immigrant health, and school-based mental health services. Her work often examines how social determinants of health impact mental wellbeing, with particular attention to structural barriers faced by marginalized communities. She has developed and evaluated trauma-informed resilience curricula for students and parents, focusing on building protective factors in educational environments.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on community-engaged approaches to mental health research and intervention. Her work increasingly addresses the intersection of housing instability, trauma, and mental health outcomes, particularly among veterans and families experiencing homelessness. She has also made significant contributions to understanding mental health needs of immigrant students and youth in special education settings, developing culturally responsive interventions that address both individual and structural factors.

Dr. Ijadi-Maghsoodi collaborates extensively with community partners, healthcare systems, and educational institutions to develop and implement interventions that address mental health needs in real-world settings. Her research often incorporates perspectives from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, trauma, and mental health challenges, emphasizing participatory approaches to research design and implementation.