2022
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, 23: 251-271. PMID: 35714996, PMCID: PMC10350903, DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2022.2086194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComputer-based trainingCognitive-behavioral skills trainingCognitive behavioral therapy programSubstance useBehavioral therapy programCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral health interventionsBehavioral therapySkills trainingMonolingual SpanishSubstance usersLife experiencesTherapy programProgram contentCultural adaptationSpanishTrainingSatisfactionHealth interventionsAdultsCBT4CBTHigh levelsParticipantsAdaptationIntervention
2016
Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Build Culturally Sensitive Services
Díaz 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System: A Culturally Informed Community–Academic Collaboration
Paris 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthCommunity health centersBehavioral health systemCommunity-academic collaborationHealth centersAddiction servicesSouth-central ConnecticutHealth systemBehavioral healthYale University DepartmentEthnic minority groupsConnecticut DepartmentSocial rehabilitationHealthMonolingual SpanishDepartmentSystemic strategiesOverarching priorityWorkforce development
2010
Negative weight-based attitudes in treatment-seeking obese monolingual Hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder
Puhl RM, White MA, Paris M, Anez LM, Silva MA, Grilo CM. Negative weight-based attitudes in treatment-seeking obese monolingual Hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2010, 52: 737-743. PMID: 21193178, PMCID: PMC3131447, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2010.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorder psychopathologyNegative attitudesSample of EnglishPsychological functioningBody imageMonolingual SpanishCommunity mental health centerLatina groupsMental health centersPsychopathologyResearch cliniciansSemistructured interviewsBingeObese LatinosAttitudesRandomized placebo-controlled trialPlacebo-controlled trialLatino adultsParticipantsHispanic patientsConsecutive seriesDisordersObese personsHealth centersFunctioningInformal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients
Bamatter 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyStandard treatmentDrug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocolTreatment sessionsSubstance abuse treatment outcomesSignificant inverse correlationHispanic clientsEarly treatment sessionsSession audiotapesTreatment outcomesSubstance abuse treatment sessionsEnhancement therapyClient motivationSubstance useInverse correlationTreatment fidelityNational InstituteTreatmentAdverse consequencesTrialsSessionsClient retentionMonolingual Spanish
2008
Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas
Elder 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorder psychopathologyObjective bulimic episodesCurrent body mass indexBulimic episodesFrequent weight cyclingBody mass indexCommunity sampleEating Disorder ExaminationLoss of controlMass indexSubjective bulimic episodesWeight cyclingSpanish-language versionDisorder ExaminationHighest adult weightHispanic originAmount of foodPsychopathologyHigher scoresEpisodesLanguage versionMonolingual SpanishLatinasControlAdult weight