Dr. Solberg’s program of research examines the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and current life experiences on mental health and substance use outcomes in minority populations. He additionally examines the intervening effects of coping, resilience, and chronic stress in the ACE and health outcome relationship. My long-term research goal is to develop population-specific, secondary-prevention interventions to mitigate the further progression of ACE-associated sequelae, reducing health disparities in minority populations. To accomplish this goal, it is critical to understand the effects of ACEs and current life experiences on health in various populations and the mechanisms that contribute to poor outcomes for targeted interventions. His clinical expertise is in psychiatric nursing with experience in inpatient psychiatry, addiction medicine, and psychiatric emergency.