Maha N. Mian (she/hers), Assistant Professor
Dr. Mian’s research is grounded in the principles of harm reduction, and aims to specifically enhance novel and accessible protective strategies to help people reduce risks and use substances safely. Through her research, she aims to promote the humanity of substance use and the diverse experiences of those who use substances, and to contribute to the equitable dissemination of safe and accessible substance use interventions.
As a researcher, Dr. Mian prioritizes using mixed methods to examine substance use, including psychometrics, qualitative/ethnography, and community-based research practices. She focuses on cannabis, alcohol, and psychedelic use specifically, and has further explored the use of these substances in pregnant individuals, teens, and in religious communities. She also is passionate about exploring the impact of decriminalization and policy change on substance use perceptions and behaviors. Clinically, Dr. Mian is passionate about addressing trauma and sexual violence, particularly in the South Asian community. She has worked and trained in rehabilitation, community, and medical settings, utilizing evidence-based treatments and assessments. She is also passionate about undergraduate and community teaching, and views mentorship as an opportunity to amplify underrepresented communities in psychology.
Education
BS, Biopsychology, Tufts University
MA, Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY)
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY)
Clinical internship, VA Palo Alto
Postdoctoral Fellow, NIDA T32 Substance Use Disorders Treatment and Services Research, University of California, San Francisco & Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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