Dr. Yael Chatav Schonbrun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yael Chatav Schonbrun is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, with a longstanding focus on the role of alcohol use disorders in marital functioning. Her research primarily revolves around enhancing access to scientifically supported treatments for underserved populations dealing with alcohol use problems. Her work underscores the importance of understanding the interplay between individual psychopathology and relationship functioning, particularly in couples affected by alcohol-related issues. Dr. Schonbrun's funded research includes projects on barriers to accessing couples' treatment for problematic alcohol use and developing interventions to increase smoking cessation program utilization among depressed inpatient smokers. She has received multiple grants to investigate the efficacy of motivational interventions aimed at decreasing alcohol use in women experiencing intimate partner violence and exploring genetic correlates associated with alcohol use and domestic violence. Dr. Schonbrun has collaborated with various professionals in her field, contributing significantly to the understanding of alcohol use disorders and their implications for relationship dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

Butler Hospital, Brown • Providence, RI

Clinical Assistant Professor in the psychiatry and human behavior department focusing on alcohol use disorders and treatment access.

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics