Dr. Jason Lillis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Lillis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a Research Scientist at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center of The Miriam Hospital. He is an internationally recognized trainer in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) with primary research interests in applying acceptance and mindfulness methods to promote health behavior change, particularly in enhancing long-term weight loss outcomes. Lillis investigates the impact of obesity stigma on health and the role of fostering unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. He has contributed significantly to the field with several publications, including books such as 'Mindfulness Acceptance Treating Eating Disorders Weight Concerns' and 'Diet Trap: Feed Psychological Needs End Weight Loss Struggle Using Acceptance Commitment Therapy.'

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Research)

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

Research Scientist

— Present

The Miriam Hospital • Providence, RI

Leading research in the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.

Research Associate II

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducted research in the Department of Psychiatry.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics