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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

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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. As part of her graduate training, Dr. Following the acquisition of her doctoral degree, Dr. Chang dedicated herself to the pursuit of research, clinical work, and training.

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

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Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., 2009; Cahill et al., 2003; Carpender et al., Bennemann, B.,

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

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Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. cultural socialization, or emphasizing cultural pride and heritage) have been identified as important treatment targets in interventions that were specifically designed with and for African American families (e.g., Anderson et al.,

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: An Overview and Future Directions

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deemed a “well-established” intervention for the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety (Hollon & Beck, 2013), typically addresses anxiety using a two-pronged approach. 2015), although exposure use in community clinics remains low (Whiteside, Deacon, Benito, & Stewart, 2016).

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Synthesizing Findings on Cognitive Flexibility and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

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Several interventions for SITB include strategies to improve cognitive flexibility (e.g., Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Chung (M.Sc) is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and faculty in the University of Utah’s department of psychiatry. 2006; Park & Ammerman, 2023). Kaufman (Ph.D.)

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Can prisoners with mental health problems benefit from psychological therapy? Yes, but health and justice need to be closer friends.

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correspondents with a new article in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology titled, “Outcomes of Psychological Therapies for Prisoners with Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. lock downs’) which affect their intervention and studies. This SCP blog by Karen Slade, Psy.D. 2007; Butler et al.,

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

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People experiencing a nervous breakdown may show symptoms that are similar to clinical depression. Experts agree that regardless of culture, a "nervous breakdown" means that the individual is no longer able to do his " normal functioning " due to extreme emotional or psychological distress or a psychiatric condition.