Peter Jongho Na, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of PsychiatryCards
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Biography
Dr. Na's research spans the intersection of genetics and psychosocial factors related to substance use disorders and suicide. He focuses on the environmental and psychosocial influences that contribute to addiction and suicidal behavior, as well as the treatment of individuals with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders.
A passionate advocate for mental health, Dr. Na has worked diligently to reduce the stigma surrounding mental disorders and mental health services in Korea, which has had the highest suicide rate among OECD countries for the past two decades. He has appeared in numerous media outlets, including interviews with TIME and BBC, where he has called for a concerted national effort to tackle this pressing issue. Dr. Na is also the author of two best-selling books in Korea.
Appointments
Psychiatry
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
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Education & Training
- Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
- Yale University (2021)
- Psychiatry Residency
- New York University (2020)
- MPH
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2016)
- MD
- Seoul National University (2014)
- BA
- Seoul National University, Psychology (2009)
Research
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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
News
News
- August 22, 2024Source: Psychiatric News
Resilience and Gratitude Linked to Successful Aging Among Vets With Mental Disorders
- August 12, 2024
Study Links Life Purpose to Sustained Functioning in US Veterans
- July 09, 2024
Na Joins South Korea’s Presidential Committee on Mental Health Policy Innovation
- July 02, 2024
Na Chosen to Receive VA Career Development Award