Locations
U of M Family Medicine Psychology
Credentials
Medical School or Training
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University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1992
Fellowship
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Clinical Psychology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1993
Research
Patient role in depression treatment (treatment-seeking, preferences, beliefs, adherence, etc.), co-morbid depression and chronic medical illness, chronic illness self-care, patient adherence to long term medical regimens.
Biography
Dr. Aikens conducts research on primary care depression, focusing on self-care behavior, patients' views of their symptoms and treatment, and the effects of medical comorbidity. Dr. Aikens provides collaborative clinical services to U-M Family Medicine Center providers, such as psychological evaluation and brief interventions (psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy) for depression, anxiety, and other common psychological issues in adult primary care patients.