Mercedes Tarasovich (PhD 2024) focused her research on barriers to mental health care for people who have survived suicide attempts.

See Dr. Tarasovich's profile in UAB News Opens an external link.

Research Interests: Mental health, Addiction and recovery, Stigma, Health behaviors

Education:

• BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design, Textiles
• BA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sociology & Social Psychology
• MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sociology
• PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medical Sociology