Dr. Andrea Depetris

Biography

Andrea DePetris completed her doctorate at the University of Connecticut, followed by a predoctoral internship at the Veteran Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System in Newington and postdoctoral work at Columbia University. DePetris has been engaged in research at the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research and the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on mental health disparities, the impact of experiencing racial discrimination, and multiracial/ethnic identity formation. She has served as Connecticut's Diversity Delegate for the American Psychological Association from 2016 to 2017. Previously, she was honored by the Connecticut Psychological Association and worked as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Yale Health in Mental Health & Counseling. DePetris appreciates the interrelation between mental health and physical health, taking into account emotional, spiritual, and social environmental contexts. Her training in clinical health psychology, Kripalu yoga, and integrative nutrition informs her holistic approach to care, where she tailors her methods to align with individuals' unique constitutions and socially-embedded experiences.

Research Interests