Dr. Jaime Sapag

Biography

Jaime Sapag, MD, MPH, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, with a focus on the intersections of public health, mental health, and social justice. His research interests include the evaluation of health programs, implementation science, and the promotion of collaborative mental health care. He has extensive experience in addressing issues of stigma and discrimination in health services and is particularly concerned with health equity in Latin America. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Public Health Sciences from the University of Toronto and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Dr. Sapag’s contributions to the field include a range of publications in major journals, where he explores themes such as social capital, health equity, and the stigma related to mental illness. As a project scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Ontario, Canada, he leads projects aimed at improving mental health services and health promotion strategies in vulnerable populations. He is also engaged in significant academic and research endeavors in Chile, where he has worked with various institutions to enhance the quality of health care and promote social determinants of health.

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