The EQUITY Research Group
We are a research lab within the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, directed by Dr. Gabriela Nagy. We are dedicated to addressing the root causes that impact mental health, working to improve the well-being of communities that have been overlooked and underserved both in the past and today by working closely with our community and academic partners.
Dr. Gabriela Nagy
Principle Investigator
Dr. Nagy is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychology at UWM. She is a bilingual-bicultural licensed clinical psychologist. Her research interests focus broadly on eliminating mental health and healthcare inequities. Dr. Nagy obtained a Master’s Degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from UWM and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Prior to returning to UWM, she completed internship, post-doctoral fellowship, and was on the faculty at Duke University School of Medicine. At UWM, Dr. Nagy is the Principal Investigator (Director) of the EQUITY Research Group and the EQUITY Clinic, Research Faculty Liaison with the Roberto Hernandez Center, and Affiliate with the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
Mission & Vision
We strive to be the leading academic research group dedicated to achieving mental health equity for communities that have been systematically underserved and marginalized. Our work focuses on developing and implementing equitable, high-quality mental health care and culturally-, linguistically-, and contextually-relevant interventions for all. We understand that social drivers of health, such as discrimination, migration stress, and limited access to resources, play a significant role in worsening mental health inequities. By addressing these factors, we aim to improve mental health outcomes and ensure fair access to care for disadvantaged groups.
Commitment to Justice & Inclusion
We are dedicated to improving mental health care access for underserved communities and fostering diversity in the mental health workforce. We center equity in all our work, from research to community partnerships, by addressing the social factors that create mental health inequities. We believe mental health care is a basic human right and are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, culturally-, linguistically, contextually-relevant care. We also focus on training individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to become leaders in mental health, reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve.
Join Our Team
We strive to be the leading academic research group dedicated to achieving mental health equity for communities that have been systematically underserved and marginalized. Our work focuses on developing and implementing equitable, high-quality mental health care and culturally-, linguistically-, and contextually-relevant interventions for all. We understand that social drivers of health, such as discrimination, migration stress, and limited access to resources, play a significant role in worsening mental health inequities. By addressing these factors, we aim to improve mental health outcomes and ensure fair access to care for disadvantaged groups.