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Victor G. Carrión is the John Turner Endowed Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he also serves as Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He is the Director of the Stanford Early Life Stress Resilience Program, focusing his research on the effects of trauma on childhood development. Dr. Carrión investigates the physiological impact of stress on brain development using longitudinal studies tied to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He has authored the Cue-Centered Therapy therapist guide, aimed at helping youth who have experienced traumatic stress. Through his work, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles outlining the social and biological implications of childhood trauma. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Carrión held significant editorial responsibilities and provided peer review for various prestigious journals and boards. His commitment to mental health extends beyond academia through work with the California Mental Health Services Oversight Accountability Commission and various community programs. Dr. Carrión’s clinical focus lies in the intricate relationships between early life stress and brain development, striving to create effective interventions for children and adolescents facing trauma-related challenges.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Endowed Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, overseeing various mental health initiatives.
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