Bruce R. DeForge, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
University of Maryland Baltimore
School of Social Work
 
Bruce DeForge received a B.A. in Psychology (minor Philosophy) from Central Connecticut State College, an M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Towson University and a Ph.D. in Sociology (social psychology with concentrations in self concept, mental health and survey methodology) from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Dr. DeForge has conducted both qualitative and quantitative research in the psychosocial aspects of health, including HIV/AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, mental health, medical student education, and medical resident education, as well as research on social issues like homelessness. Along with Dr. Carmen Morano, Dr. DeForge conducted a qualitative study that examined the views of older community residents held toward mental health problems, with an emphasis on exploring the issue of stigma of mental health.  Dr. DeForge’s current research interests center on the psychosocial aspects of health and well-being.  Specifically, his interests focus on health literacy, hypertension, social and psychological well-being, mental health, stigma, and homelessness.  He is also currently a member of the state of Maryland team to develop and evaluate Family Dependency Treatment Drug Courts in the state.

Previously, Dr. DeForge was a Social Science Analyst and the Associate Director of Evaluation, within the Homeless Programs Branch, at the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the past Director of Research with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine.

He has published 57 articles (authored or co-authored) and one book chapter. Dr. DeForge is a member of the American Sociological Association (Sections:  Mental Health, Medical Sociology, Social Psychology, Alcohol and Drugs) and the American Public Health Association.