Nathan Hansen PhD

Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Mental Health and HIV Prevention Research, The Consultation Center (TCC); Director, Development Core, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA); Co-Director, HIV Prevention Training Program, CIRA

Biographical Info

Dr. Hansen is a clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Prevention and Community Research of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. His clinical training focused on the treatment of substance use disorders and Health Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Hansen completed two years of HIV/AIDS specific postdoctoral training in Health Psychology at Yale University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS. Dr. Hansen's research centers on the intersection of trauma, particularly interpersonal violence, and negative health consequences, such as psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and sexual risk behavior. Additionally, Dr. Hansen has focused his research and clinical work specifically on populations living with or at risk for HIV infection, both domestically and internationally.

International Activity

• Reducing Violence and HIV Risk Among War-Exposed Liberian Youth
  Liberia (2011 - 2014)
  
• Identifying Adolescents at Risk for Transitioning into Injection Drug Use in Russian cities: Preliminary Research
  Russia (2010 - 2011)
  
• Johannesburg, South Africa (2002 - 2004)
  Developing an HIV prevention internvention program for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault

Education & Training

Ph.D.

Brigham Young University (2000)

Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship

Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Psychiatry (1999 - 2000)

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Yale University School of Medicine, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA) (2000 - 2002)

Professional Service

• Editorial Board, AIDS and Behavior
• Editorial Board, Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice