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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Following the acquisition of her doctoral degree, Dr. Chang dedicated herself to the pursuit of research, clinical work, and training. Dr. Chang earned her B.A.

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Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Nita Tewari

Society of Clinical Psychology

Diversity Spotlight The current spotlight is on Dr. Nita Tewari whose work focuses on Indian American, South Asian, and Asian American mental health. Dr. Tewari is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA) who provides psychological and consulting services to young adults, parents and diverse populations in her practice.

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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria

Society of Clinical Psychology

Given the inherent harms of providing treatments that have weak efficacy, don’t work, or, even worse, are iatrogenic, the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the APA) has long been evaluating the empirical basis of psychological treatments. CBT is a psychosocial treatment used to treat a variety of mental disorders.

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What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

With its roots firmly planted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and Gestalt therapy, Schema Therapy offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and healing ingrained emotional wounds. Copyright © 2024 Lawson Clinical Psychology. What on earth is a schema? All Rights Reserved.

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Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Society of Clinical Psychology

Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. What does it look like in clinical practice? So, what are the take-home points for weaving cultural strengths in clinical practice? Dr. Amanda Sanchez earned her PhD in Clinical Science at Florida International University.

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What does it take to increase our resilience?

Society of Clinical Psychology

The direction and magnitude of resilience intervention effects are comparable to those of other clinical interventions, including pharmacotherapy for depression ( g = 0.49; Watts et al., Alternative approaches, such as art therapy and physical activity are effective in reducing clinical symptoms. Clinical Psychology Review, 82, 101919.

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Psychotherapy research in the 21st century

Society of Clinical Psychology

CBT) than others. Symptoms of depression have been widely studied as moderators of outcomes of CBTs vs. other interventions. In our work, we have found that baseline characteristics moderate treatment outcomes when comparing CBTs to other interventions including: antidepressants (DeRubeis et al.,