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Esperanza Diaz, MD

Professor of Psychiatry; Medical Director Hispanic Clinic and Latino Behavioral Health System; Associate Director Psychiatry Residency Program

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Research Summary

Adherence to medication in persistent mental disorders. Mental Health Services for Latino Populations: exploring influences affecting access and retention. Exploring effective methods to teach cultural sensitivity. Application of the Cultural formulation interview for DSM 5 in clinical and educational settings. Influences of bias and prejudices on mental health care.

Specialized Terms: Medication adherence in Latinos; Culturally sensitive services; Ethnicity and language influences on mood disorders diagnoses; Teaching methods for cultural sensitivity; Cultural formulation interview DSM5

Extensive Research Description

Adherence to treatment and medications for serious mental disorders. Development of culturally sensitive mental health services.

The Latino Behavioral Health, an expansion of mental health services to primary care and community agencies.

Development methods to teach cultural competence and sensitivity

Cultural Formulation Interview for DSM 5.

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Research Interests

Affective Disorders, Psychotic; Depressive Disorder; Hispanic or Latino; Psychiatry; Schizophrenia; Teaching; Global Health; Cultural Diversity; Mood Disorders; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Selected Publications

Cultural Sensitive Services for LatinosMendiola-Iparraguirre A, Rodriguez-Guzman J, Diaz E. Cultural Sensitive Services for Latinos 2022, 169-182. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13195-0_12.
Addressing Health Equity and Racism Through a Hispanic Psychiatry FellowshipDíaz E, Nava LA, Parke S, Silva M, Lu FG, Davidson L, Restrepo-Toro M, Jordan A, Vassallo MG, Mendiola A, Steiner J, Dike C. Addressing Health Equity and Racism Through a Hispanic Psychiatry Fellowship Psychiatric Services 2022, 73: 1061-1064. PMID: 35414187, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100220.
Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students: A Pilot StudyIparraguirre A, Restrepo-Toro M, Gomez N, Costa M, Diaz E. Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students: A Pilot Study Revista Iberoamericana De Psicología 2021, 14: 33-45. DOI: 10.33881/2027-1786.rip.14204.
Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students: A Pilot StudyIparraguirre A, Restrepo-Toro M, Gomez N, Costa M, Diaz E. Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students: A Pilot Study Revista Iberoamericana De Psicología 2021, 14: 33-45. DOI: 10.33881/2027-1786.hrip.14104.
Understanding Health Disparities Through the Eyes of Community Members: a Structural Competency Education InterventionBromage B, Encandela JA, Cranford M, Diaz E, Williamson B, Spell VT, Rohrbaugh RM. Understanding Health Disparities Through the Eyes of Community Members: a Structural Competency Education Intervention Academic Psychiatry 2018, 43: 244-247. PMID: 29761285, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-018-0937-z.
Feasibility, acceptability and clinical utility of the Cultural Formulation Interview: Mixed-methods results from the DSM-5 international field trialLewis-Fernández R, Aggarwal NK, Lam PC, Galfalvy H, Weiss MG, Kirmayer LJ, Paralikar V, Deshpande SN, Díaz E, Nicasio AV, Boiler M, Alarcón RD, Rohlof H, Groen S, van Dijk RC, Jadhav S, Sarmukaddam S, Ndetei D, Scalco MZ, Bassiri K, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Ton H, Westermeyer J, Vega-Dienstmaier JM. Feasibility, acceptability and clinical utility of the Cultural Formulation Interview: Mixed-methods results from the DSM-5 international field trial The British Journal Of Psychiatry 2017, 210: 290-297. PMID: 28104738, DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.193862.
Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Build Culturally Sensitive ServicesDíaz E, Añez LM, Silva M, Paris M, Davidson L. Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Build Culturally Sensitive Services Psychiatric Services 2016, 68: 112-114. PMID: 27799018, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600440.
The Biopsychosocial Formulationvan Schalkwyk G, Diaz E, Rohrbaugh R. The Biopsychosocial Formulation 2016, 101-113. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39460-2_7.
The Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System: A Culturally Informed Community–Academic CollaborationParis M, Silva MA, Diaz E, Bedregal LE, Cole RA, Añez-Nava LM. The Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System: A Culturally Informed Community–Academic Collaboration Psychological Services 2016, 13: 140-147. PMID: 27148948, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000065.
Cultural Competence and Public PsychiatryDíaz E, Silva M, Garcia-Aracena E, Añez L, Paris M, Barkil-Oteo A, Annamalai A, Delphin-Rittmon M, Jacobs S. Cultural Competence and Public Psychiatry 2016, 211-222. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0014.
Introduction and SignificanceJacobs S, Ball S, Davidson L, Díaz E, DeSanto Iennaco J, McMahon T, Rohrbaugh R, Steiner J, Styron T, Sernyak M, Zonana H. Introduction and Significance 2016, 1-12. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0001.
Conclusion and Future ChallengesJacobs S, Ball S, Davidson L, Díaz E, DeSanto Iennaco J, McMahon T, Rohrbaugh R, Steiner J, Styron T, Sernyak M, Zonana H. Conclusion and Future Challenges 2016, 273-286. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0019.
How Do Clinicians Prefer Cultural Competence Training? Findings from the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview Field TrialAggarwal NK, Lam P, Castillo EG, Weiss MG, Diaz E, Alarcón RD, van Dijk R, Rohlof H, Ndetei DM, Scalco M, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Bassiri K, Deshpande S, Groen S, Jadhav S, Kirmayer LJ, Paralikar V, Westermeyer J, Santos F, Vega-Dienstmaier J, Anez L, Boiler M, Nicasio AV, Lewis-Fernández R. How Do Clinicians Prefer Cultural Competence Training? Findings from the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview Field Trial Academic Psychiatry 2015, 40: 584-591. PMID: 26449983, PMCID: PMC4826320, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-015-0429-3.
Novel Brief Cultural Psychiatry Training for ResidentsDíaz E, Armah T, Linse CT, Fiskin A, Jordan A, Hafler J. Novel Brief Cultural Psychiatry Training for Residents Academic Psychiatry 2015, 40: 366-368. PMID: 25636254, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-015-0279-z.
Psychiatrist Decision-Making Towards Prescribing Benzodiazepines: The Dilemma with Substance AbusersMarienfeld CB, Tek E, Diaz E, Schottenfeld R, Chawarski M. Psychiatrist Decision-Making Towards Prescribing Benzodiazepines: The Dilemma with Substance Abusers Psychiatric Quarterly 2012, 83: 521-529. PMID: 22528141, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-012-9220-8.
Whether medically unexplained or not, three or more concurrent somatic symptoms predict psychopathology and service use in community populationsEscobar JI, Cook B, Chen CN, Gara MA, Alegría M, Interian A, Diaz E. Whether medically unexplained or not, three or more concurrent somatic symptoms predict psychopathology and service use in community populations Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2010, 69: 1-8. PMID: 20630257, PMCID: PMC2905311, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2010.01.001.
Inconsistencies in Diagnosis and Symptoms Among Bilingual and English-Speaking Latinos and Euro-AmericansDíaz E, Miskemen T, Vega WA, Gara M, Wilson DR, Lesser I, Escamilla M, Neighbors HW, Arndt S, Strakowski S. Inconsistencies in Diagnosis and Symptoms Among Bilingual and English-Speaking Latinos and Euro-Americans Psychiatric Services 2009, 60: 1379-1382. PMID: 19797380, DOI: 10.1176/ps.2009.60.10.1379.
Depression and Access to Treatment Among U.S. Hispanics: Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Policy and ResearchDelgado P, Alegra M, Caive J, Diaz E, Escobar J, Kopelowicz A, Oquendo M, Ruiz P, Vega W. Depression and Access to Treatment Among U.S. Hispanics: Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Policy and Research FOCUS The Journal Of Lifelong Learning In Psychiatry 2006, 4: 38-47. DOI: 10.1176/foc.4.1.38.
Effects of Ethnicity on Psychotropic Medications AdherenceDiaz E, Woods SW, Rosenheck RA. Effects of Ethnicity on Psychotropic Medications Adherence Community Mental Health Journal 2005, 41: 521-537. PMID: 16142536, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-005-6359-x.
Adherence to conventional and atypical antipsychotics after hospital discharge.Diaz E, Neuse E, Sullivan MC, Pearsall HR, Woods SW. Adherence to conventional and atypical antipsychotics after hospital discharge. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2004, 65: 354-60. PMID: 15096075, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.v65n0311.
Best Practices: Racial and Ethnic Effects on Antipsychotic Prescribing Practices in a Community Mental Health CenterWoods SW, Sullivan MC, Neuse EC, Diaz E, Baker CB, Madonick SH, Griffith EE, Steiner JL. Best Practices: Racial and Ethnic Effects on Antipsychotic Prescribing Practices in a Community Mental Health Center Psychiatric Services 2003, 54: 177-179. PMID: 12556597, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.54.2.177.
Use of the Medication Event Monitoring System to estimate medication compliance in patients with schizophrenia.Diaz E, Levine HB, Sullivan MC, Sernyak MJ, Hawkins KA, Cramer JA, Woods SW. Use of the Medication Event Monitoring System to estimate medication compliance in patients with schizophrenia. Journal Of Psychiatry And Neuroscience 2001, 26: 325-9. PMID: 11590972, PMCID: PMC167186.
Perceived Needs and Service Use of Spanish Speaking Monolingual Patients Followed at a Hispanic ClinicDiaz E, Prigerson H, Desai R, Rosenheck R. Perceived Needs and Service Use of Spanish Speaking Monolingual Patients Followed at a Hispanic Clinic Community Mental Health Journal 2001, 37: 335-346. PMID: 11482751, DOI: 10.1023/a:1017552608517.
Effects of Divalproex Versus Lithium on Length of Hospital Stay Among Patients With Bipolar DisorderDalkilic A, Diaz E, Baker C, Pearsall H, Woods S. Effects of Divalproex Versus Lithium on Length of Hospital Stay Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder Psychiatric Services 2000, 51: 1184-1186. PMID: 10970927, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.51.9.1184.
Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in Medication Trials for Treatment of SchizophreniaWoods SW, Ziedonis DM, Sernyak MJ, Diaz E, Rosenheck RA. Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in Medication Trials for Treatment of Schizophrenia Psychiatric Services 2000, 51: 79-84. PMID: 10647137, DOI: 10.1176/ps.51.1.79.
584 Quantitative measurement of antipsychotic medication compliance in chronic schizophrenic patientsDiaz E, Levine H, Sullivan M, Sernyak M, Hawkins K, Cramer J, Woods S. 584 Quantitative measurement of antipsychotic medication compliance in chronic schizophrenic patients Schizophrenia Research 1997, 24: 206. DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(97)82592-3.
Cultural Psychiatry and Public HealthDiaz, E. Silva, M., Garcia-Aracena F., Paris, M., Anez, L., Barkil-Oteo, A., Delphin, M. “Cultural Psychiatry and Public Health” in Steiner, J. & Jacobs, S. (Editors) Yale Textbook of Public Psychiatry Accepted for Publication, Oxford Press
Diaz, E., Armah, T., Hinton, L. “Supplementary Module: Social Network” in Lewis-Fernandez R., Aggarwal, N., Hinton, L., Hinton, D., Kirmayer, L. (Editors) DSM-5 Handbook on the Cultural Formulation Interview. Accepted for Publication. American Psychiatric PublishingDiaz, E., Armah, T., Hinton, L. “Supplementary Module: Social Network” in Lewis-Fernandez R., Aggarwal, N., Hinton, L., Hinton, D., Kirmayer, L. (Editors) DSM-5 Handbook on the Cultural Formulation Interview. Accepted for Publication. American Psychiatric Publishing
Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Build Culturally Sensitive ServicesDiaz, E., Añez, L.M., Silva, M., Paris, M., Davidson., L. "Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Build Culturally Sensitive Services". Psychiatric Services. In Press 2017

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