Dr. Larry Davidson

Professor

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Biography

Larry Davidson is an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on processes of recovery for individuals suffering from serious mental illnesses and addictions, involving the development and evaluation of innovative policies and programs. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, engaging patients and stakeholders actively in his research. His work has highlighted key elements in the recovery processes for individuals with psychosis and demonstrated effective community-based interventions. Davidson has contributed significantly to the Mental Health Consumer Movement and has been instrumental in public policy efforts aimed at promoting recovery-oriented systems of care at local, state, and federal levels. He is an advocate for peer support models and culturally responsive services, working to broaden access to care and improve patient outcomes. Davidson has been involved in numerous funded research projects and has a strong publication record in the field of psychiatry and mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1989-01-01 — 2025-04-08

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, focusing on recovery processes and community-based interventions.

Awards

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Armin Loeb Award

2018-09-27
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Qualitative Inquiry Award

2018-09-27
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Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize

2014-08-12
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Carl Rogers Heritage Award

2012-11-15
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Franco Basaglia Memorial Scholarship

2008-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.