Luis Anez, PsyD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Hispanic Services, Connecticut Mental Health Center
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Extensive Research Description
- The use of cognitive behavioral therapy and Motivational Interviewing in the treatment of monolingual Hispanic clients.
- State Incentive Grant for Treatment of Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders (COSIG) at the Hispanic Clinic. This project seeks to increase the capacity to provide comprehensive, integrated and evidence-based treatment services to persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
- Personality disorders
- Teaching / Supervision Hispanic Mental Health
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Selected Publications
- Computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy for Spanish-speaking substance users: adaptation and satisfaction.Silva M, Añez L, Carroll K, Jaramillo Y, Kiluk B, Frankforter T, Ball S, Gordon M, Paris M. Computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy for Spanish-speaking substance users: adaptation and satisfaction. Journal Of Ethnicity In Substance Abuse 2022, 1-21. PMID: 35714996, PMCID: PMC10350903, DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2022.2086194.
- Religiosity and Spirituality in Latinx Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Association with Treatment Outcomes in a Randomized Clinical TrialJaramillo Y, DeVito EE, Frankforter T, Silva MA, Añez LM, Kiluk BD, Carroll KM, Paris M. Religiosity and Spirituality in Latinx Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Association with Treatment Outcomes in a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of Religion And Health 2022, 61: 4139-4154. PMID: 35305222, PMCID: PMC9482997, DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01544-2.
- Telehealth treatment engagement with Latinx populations during the COVID-19 pandemicSilva MA, Perez OFR, Añez LM, Paris M. Telehealth treatment engagement with Latinx populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lancet Psychiatry 2020, 8: 176-178. PMID: 33038976, PMCID: PMC7544483, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30419-3.
- CAMINO: Integrating Context in the Mental Health Assessment of Immigrant LatinosSilva M, Paris M, Añez L. CAMINO: Integrating Context in the Mental Health Assessment of Immigrant Latinos. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2017, 48: 453-460. DOI: 10.1037/pro0000170.
- 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.
- How are you?: A culturally sensitive group therapy program for LatinosParis M, Lopez M, León-Quismondo L, Silva M, Añez L. How are you?: A culturally sensitive group therapy program for Latinos. European Psychiatry 2016, 33: s482. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1767.
- 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.
- Patient pre-treatment expectations and substance use treatment outcomesSerafini K, Decker S, Kiluk B, Anez L, Paris M, Frankforter T, Carroll K. Patient pre-treatment expectations and substance use treatment outcomes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e201. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.541.
- The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use TreatmentSamuel DB, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use Treatment. Personality Disorders Theory Research And Treatment 2014, 5: 172-177. PMID: 24295323, PMCID: PMC4669883, DOI: 10.1037/per0000033.
- Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clientsBamatter W, Carroll KM, Añez LM, Paris M, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Martino S. Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2010, 39: 353-363. PMID: 20817381, PMCID: PMC2967664, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.07.005.
- Exploratory factor analysis of borderline personality disorder criteria in monolingual Hispanic outpatients with substance use disordersBecker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. Exploratory factor analysis of borderline personality disorder criteria in monolingual Hispanic outpatients with substance use disorders. Psychiatry Research 2010, 178: 305-308. PMID: 20472296, PMCID: PMC2902552, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2009.03.016.
- The prevalence and structure of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in Hispanic psychiatric outpatientsAnsell EB, Pinto A, Crosby RD, Becker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. The prevalence and structure of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in Hispanic psychiatric outpatients. Journal Of Behavior Therapy And Experimental Psychiatry 2010, 41: 275-281. PMID: 20227063, PMCID: PMC2862854, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2010.02.005.
- Las múltiples caras de la hospitalización parcialHoge M, Paris M, Añez L, Corominas A. Las múltiples caras de la hospitalización parcial. Diversitas 2009, 5 DOI: 10.15332/s1794-9998.2009.0001.01.
- Factor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disordersBecker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Bedregal L, Grilo CM. Factor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2009, 50: 463-470. PMID: 19683617, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2008.10.002.
- Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of LatinasElder KA, Paris M, Añez LM, Grilo CM. Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas. Eating Behaviors 2008, 9: 501-503. PMID: 18928915, PMCID: PMC2610451, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2008.04.003.
- Engaging Latinos Through the Integration of Cultural Values and Motivational Interviewing PrinciplesAñez L, Silva M, Paris M, Bedregal L. Engaging Latinos Through the Integration of Cultural Values and Motivational Interviewing Principles. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2008, 39: 153-159. DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.39.2.153.
- Ethnicity, Mental Health Care Disparities and Culturally Competent Care at the Connecticut Mental Health CenterBlue H, Añez L, Paris M, Hawkins D, Page R. Ethnicity, Mental Health Care Disparities and Culturally Competent Care at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. 2007, 123-140. DOI: 10.1002/9780470994580.ch6.
- Culture and Clinical Practice: Recommendations for Working With Puerto Ricans and Other Latinas(os) in the United StatesAndrés-Hyman R, Ortiz J, Añez L, Paris M, Davidson L. Culture and Clinical Practice: Recommendations for Working With Puerto Ricans and Other Latinas(os) in the United States. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2006, 37: 694-701. DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.37.6.694.
- Preliminary Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Therapeutic Alliance with Clinician (TAC) QuestionnaireBedregal L, Paris M, Añez L, Shahar G, Davidson L. Preliminary Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Therapeutic Alliance with Clinician (TAC) Questionnaire. Social Indicators Research 2006, 78: 19-32. DOI: 10.1007/s11205-005-7157-0.
- Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health SettingAÑEZ LM, PARIS M, BEDREGAL LE, DAVIDSON L, GRILO CM. Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health Setting. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2005, 11: 221-230. PMID: 16041232, DOI: 10.1097/00131746-200507000-00002.
- Help seeking and satisfaction among Latinas: The roles of setting, ethnic identity, and therapeutic allianceParis M, Añez L, Bedregal L, Andrés‐Hyman R, Davidson L. Help seeking and satisfaction among Latinas: The roles of setting, ethnic identity, and therapeutic alliance. Journal Of Community Psychology 2005, 33: 299-312. DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20049.
- Discriminant efficiency of antisocial and borderline personality disorder criteria in Hispanic men with substance use disordersBecker DF, Grilo CM, Anez LM, Paris M, McGlashan TH. Discriminant efficiency of antisocial and borderline personality disorder criteria in Hispanic men with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2005, 46: 140-146. PMID: 15723032, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2004.07.028.
- Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Therapeutic Collaboration Scale (TCS)Paris M, Bedregal L, Añez L, Shahar G, Davidson L. Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Therapeutic Collaboration Scale (TCS). Hispanic Journal Of Behavioral Sciences 2004, 26: 390-402. DOI: 10.1177/0739986304267206.
- DSM-IV Axis II Comorbidity with Borderline Personality Disorder in Monolingual Hispanic Psychiatric OutpatientsGRILO CM, ANEZ L, McGLASHAN TH. DSM-IV Axis II Comorbidity with Borderline Personality Disorder in Monolingual Hispanic Psychiatric Outpatients. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2002, 190: 324-330. PMID: 12011613, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-200205000-00009.