Behavioral Health Services Research
Research partnerships that accelerate effective prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders
The ongoing mental health and substance use crises in the US has led to increasing numbers of individuals in need of high-quality care. Responding to this need is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Rigorous and actionable services research can help lead the way.
By examining the effectiveness of behavioral health interventions, evaluating service delivery models, and identifying gaps in care, our research team seeks to directly inform evidence-based policies and programs.
Our goal is to produce new knowledge that helps optimize resource allocation, enhance access to services, and improve behavioral health outcomes for all individuals and groups. Our data-driven insights play a pivotal role in shaping behavioral health policies and practices in North Carolina and beyond.
Meet our program Director
Paul Lanier, MSW, PhD
Paul Lanier, MSW, PhD is a professor in the UNC School of Social Work and adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine. He received his PhD in social work from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and received training in the pre-doctoral NIMH T32 program at the Center for Mental Health Services Research. His primary area of research is improving access to high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services among children and families enrolled in Medicaid.
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