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Associations between social determinants of health, perceived discrimination, and body mass index on symptoms of depression among young African American mothers

The Impact of Paid Maternity Leave on the Mental and Physical Health of Mothers and Children: A Review of the Literature and Policy Implications

Dr. Ludmila De Faria has 20 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, seeing patients, teaching and participating in research, with a special interest in minoritized and underrepresented populations.  She is an associate professor of psychiatry and an associate training director for psychiatry in the College of Medicine.

Mental Health

Anxiety Disorders

College Mental Health

Gender Affirming Psychiatry

Health Equity

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Women Less Likely to Ask for More Time When Deadlines Loom

Heart pounding, body sweating, thoughts racing? It might be a panic attack. Here’s what to do.

With Senior Year In Disarray, Teens And Young Adults Feel Lost. Here's How To Help

Ludmila De Faria

Associate Professor

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