Dr. Ryan Matlow

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Matlow is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He serves as the Director of Community Programs for Stanford's Early Life Stress Resilience Program and is a faculty member of the Human Rights Trauma Mental Health Program. His clinical research focuses on understanding and addressing the impact of stress, adversity, and trauma on children, families, and communities. Matlow aims to apply current scientific knowledge regarding the neurobiological and developmental effects of these experiences to inform interventions and systems of care. He emphasizes working with diverse populations and providing evidence-based interventions in various settings, including schools and integrated care systems. His extensive experience includes trauma-focused psychological evaluations and treatments for immigrant youth and families, particularly those from Latin American countries. Matlow is also involved in training the dissemination of Stanford's Cue Centered Therapy, a flexible intervention that addresses childhood experiences of chronic trauma.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Community Programs

— Present

Stanford’s Early Life Stress Resilience Program • Palo Alto, California

Leads community programs aimed at enhancing resilience in children exposed to stress.

Clinical Psychologist

— Present

Ravenswood Family Health Network • E Palo Alto, California

Provides integrated behavioral health services, focusing on trauma-affected populations.

Program Co-Director

— Present

East Palo Alto Academy School Mental Health • E Palo Alto, California

Oversees mental health programs in schools.

Faculty Affiliate

— Present

Human Rights Trauma Mental Health Program • Palo Alto, California

Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to address trauma and mental health.

Awards

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Stanford University Community Partnership Award

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Global Health Seed Grant Program

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Community Engagement Impact Award

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Seed Partnerships Grant

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Stanford Spectrum Community Engagement Pilot Grant

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Impact Lab Design Fellowship

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Chairman's Award Community Engagement Commitment

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Community Investment Program Award

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Mental Health Initiative

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Maryon Stone Postdoctoral Fellowship

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.