Research Bio

Giovanni "Gio" Ramos directs the Mental Health Equity in Access and Treatment (mHEAT) Lab, whose goal is to advance mental health equity among racially and ethnically minoritized populations by 1) identifying risk and resilience factors that influence the mental health of marginalized groups, 2) enhancing the cultural and contextual fit of mental health treatments through data-driven adaptations and implementation strategies, and 3) using digital tools to increase the accessibility of mental health services in community settings.

Research Expertise and Interest

mental health inequities, racially and ethnically minoritized groups, Latinx mental health, cultural adaptation, implementation science, digital mental health interventions, community-engaged research