Dr. Ann Yamada

Biography

Ann Marie Yamada joined the faculty in 2003 as an assistant professor after completing a National Institute of Mental Health-funded fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include assessment and diagnosis, cultural research methodology, and culturally relevant mental healthcare. Dr. Yamada's expertise encompasses culturally responsive assessment and research methodology, with a focus on East Asian mental health evaluation and community mental health services for culturally diverse and underserved urban communities. She is dedicated to integrating spirituality into mental health care and exploring faith-based support systems. Her ongoing research efforts center around diversity and cross-cultural mental health, as well as the intersection of religion and spirituality in therapeutic contexts.

Research Interests