Dr. Eric Hermes

Biography

Eric D.A. Hermes is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, focusing on improving access to and the quality of mental health services. His work integrates cutting-edge technology-driven care with primary care mental health services. He completed his medical degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 2000 and served as an active-duty flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. After his residency in psychiatry at Yale University, he participated in research fellowships supported by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Veterans Health Administration. His current research emphasizes developing and testing strategies for implementing digital therapeutic interventions, including behavioral intervention technology and internet-based interventions, aimed at enhancing access to mental health services. Hermes also evaluates psychopharmacologic prescribing practices among providers, particularly concerning second-generation antipsychotics and sedative-hypnotics in real-world clinical settings. He actively trains psychiatry residents using telepsychiatry within integrated primary care contexts. His work is recognized and supported by the VA Health Services Research Development Career Development Award and affiliated with various VA centers.

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