Payal Mapara

Payal Mapara is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and is recognized for her expertise in clinical psychology. Dr. Mapara holds a PsyD and is involved in various clinical and research activities, focusing on mental health issues, particularly in geropsychology.124

In her role at UCSF, Dr. Mapara contributes to the academic training of students and professionals in psychology and psychiatry, emphasizing evidence-based practices in her teaching and clinical work. Her research interests include examining the psychological aspects of chronic pain and opioid use disorder among veterans, reflecting her commitment to addressing pressing mental health challenges within diverse populations.13