Leslie Adams, PhD

Leslie Adams’ research examines relationships between discrimination, depressive symptoms, and health services utilization using a mixed methods and community-engaged approach. Particularly, Dr. Adams explores the intersections between masculinity, racial identity, and mental health service disparities among Black men. Her research agenda also focuses on comparative, cross-cultural mental health research among individuals of African descent with an emphasis on those residing in the United States and South Africa.

Email: lbadams@hsph.harvard.edu