Elizabeth Thomas

Dr. Elizabeth Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University’s College of Public Health. She is a psychologist and mental health services researcher with a background in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented treatment for individuals with serious mental health conditions. She serves as co-Director of the Community Inclusion and Reflective Collaboration Center and an investigator within the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion. Her research focuses on promoting mental health and community participation among young adults with serious mental health conditions, including those experiencing first-episode psychosis, college students, and other populations requiring enhanced psychosocial support. Her work has received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. She also serves as an associate editor for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.