Lauren Tobia

Lauren is a doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work at Florida State University. Her research interests center on disparities in access to health and mental health care, with particular attention to structural and policy-level determinants. Drawing on her clinical and research experience, she explores how systemic inequities shape service delivery and outcomes for children and families. Her interests include the intersection of complex trauma and health, the role of state and institutional policy in care access, and the development of equitable systems of care.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Health and Social Policy
• Trauma and Trauma-Informed Systems of Care

EDUCATION

• MSW, 2010, University of Southern California; Mental Health
• BA, 2006, University of Vermont; Psychology

PUBLICATIONs

Boel-Studt, S., Schelbe, L., Deichen Hanson, M., & Tobia, L. (2018). Increasing youth engagement in residential group care: A mixed methods pilot study of a youth-guided incentive program. Child and Youth Care Forum.

Boel-Studt, S., & Tobia, L. (2016) A review of current trends, research, and recommendations for strengthening the evidence-base and quality of residential group care. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth.

Tobia, L. (2016). Exposure to violence and conflict: Exploring predictors of unauthorized migration to the U.S. Global Social Welfare.