Psychology, HIV/AIDS and Opportunities in Integrated Care (PN1-9)

Eugene Farber, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine. For over 25 years, Dr. Farber has conducted clinical activities, teaching/training and research focusing on the psychological aspects of HIV. Among his professional interests is the integration of behavioral health services in HIV primary care settings. Fayth Parks, PhD, is an associate professor of counseling and licensed psychologist in the department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development at Georgia Southern University. She focuses on rural HIV-related phenomena within healthcare contexts and the social environment when contrasted with urban frames of reference. Dr. Parks serves as 2017 chair of APA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA).  Twitter: @faythparks Leah E. Squires, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center (DCVAMC). She provides integrated HIV mental health services, as well as consultation for the care of individuals with HCV. She is coordinator of the National Liver Disease/ HIV Psychology Fellowship Program for the HIV, Hepatitis and Related Conditions Program of the VA Clinical Public Health/Office of Public Health. Dr. Squires’ postdoctoral training was supported by the Minority Fellowship Program of the American Psychological Association. She completed internship at the DCVAMC and attained her doctoral degree from Boston University.