Julian Somers
SFU Distinguished Professor, Director, CARMHA
Health Sciences
Areas of interest
Addiction Treatment and Recovery, Population Health, Public Policy
Education
- BA, Psychology, Simon Fraser University
- MSc, Clinical Psychology, University of Washington
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Washington
Biography
Dr. Somers is a clinical psychologist and specialist in addiction since 1987. His body of research includes theoretical, clinical, and empirical advances addressing harm reduction and recovery from addiction. He has led numerous large studies investigating ways of helping people who experience addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and involvement with corrections. He is a Distinguished SFU Professor and the Director of CARMHA.