Dr. Torres research interests focus on issues of mental health disparities or the psychological difficulties experienced by members of underrepresented groups. This work has examined the role socio- and psychocultural factors have on adaptive functioning. Dr. Torres has investigated the influence of the cultural adaptation process as it relates to the experience of depression and other mental health outcomes among Latino populations. This has included determining the resources and risk factors that are likely to impact psychological well-being. Additionally, this line of research seeks to understand broader socioenvironmental factors, such as perceived discrimination and prejudice, as well as help-seeking behaviors and barriers to treatment utilization among ethnic minority groups.
Ph.D., Purdue University
Phone: (414) 288-5439
Lucas.Torres@marquette.edu
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