Itziar Familiar-Lopez, MD, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor

Dr. Familiar is a Medical Doctor from Mexico City with a Master in Public Health (National School of Public Health, Spain), and a PhD in Mental Health (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA). Dr. Familiar’s research has focused on global mental health issues, conducting research on psychological distress among adults in conflict-affected settings, monitoring and evaluation of mental health interventions, and assessment of child development. She has conducted research in a wide range of countries (Uganda, Malawi, DR Congo, South Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua) ranging from qualitative studies to randomized clinical trials testing interventions. Dr. Familiar publishes extensively on mental health in international contexts including psychological distress, maternal mental health, and mental health issues in people living with HIV in top journals and regularly attends meetings to disseminate results.