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Steven R. Lopez, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Chicana/o Studies, University of California at Los AngelesPowerPoint Presentation - Improving Mental Health Care for Mexican Americans with Serious Mental Illness - Adobe PDF - PowerPoint <- currently being updated. "Conceptions of Culture, Family Factors and Course of Schizophrenia" Lopez first gave a community talk on schizophrenia among Hispanics and a subsequent academic talk entitled "Conceptions of Culture, Family Factors and Course of Schizophrenia" at the UTSA main campus to raise awareness and understanding of the roles of socio-cultural and family factors in schizophrenia. Lopez was awarded the U.S. surgeon general's exemplary service award for his contributions to "Mental Health: Culture, Race and Ethnicity," a supplement to the surgeon general's report on mental health in the United States. Published extensively, Lopez' research focuses on the interplay among socio-cultural factors, ethnicity and language as they contribute to serious mental disorders including schizophrenia and depression. In addition to exploring cultural perspectives in psychological assessment and clinical practice, he has helped advance knowledge regarding cultural competence and the quality of mental health care for Hispanics with mental disorders. His research on cultural considerations in psychopathology, assessment and treatment interventions has appeared in such journals as Schizophrenia Research, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Psychiatric Services and Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. Lopez' books include "Handbook of Chicana/o Psychology," "Psychopathology: Foundations for Contemporary Understanding" and "Family Interventions in Mental Illness: International Perspectives." |