Paula Trief, PhD, 315 464-3120
713 Harrison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315 464-3120
Current Appointments
- Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Professor of Medicine
- Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Campus
- Downtown
Research Programs and Affiliations
- Medicine
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education & Fellowships
- PhD: Syracuse University, 1977
- Internship: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 1974
Clinical Interests
Diabetes and depression; Diabetes and marital quality; Behavioral interventions for patients with diabetes; Interventions to address health disparities
Education Interests
Effective psychotherapy; Unconscious bias training; Research skills mentoring
Research Interests
My research focuses on the psychosocial issues that affect patients with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes. I have developed and tested effective and practical interventions for patients with diabetes, those at risk, and their partners, to help them achieve better physical health (e.g., control of blood sugar, weight) and quality of life. I have also studied the relationship between depression/anxiety and diabetes outcomes. My current NIH-funded project follows young adults with type 2 diabetes to better understand factors that affect medication adherence and healthcare usage, to design more effective behavioral interventions for this vulnerable group.
Specialties & Certification
- Clinical Psychology
Treats
- Adults
Publications
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