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Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. LoPresti, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

LoPresti , licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. It was a great honor and pleasure to interview her. The post Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. Dr. LoPresti received her B.A. In Gender Forum (Vol.

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Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice, conference told

Community Care

Despite the symptoms of racial trauma mirroring many of those found in post-traumatic stress disorder, Thomas explained that there were some organisations that did not recognise it as a form of trauma. What have exit interviews been telling you about those that have left?” How diverse are your recruitment panels and conferences?

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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

To answer the question β€œIs cognitive-behavioral therapy effective as a standalone treatment for substance use disorder?”, In other words, how do we know if a given psychosocial treatment is effective for a given mental disorder? Why is it important to identify effective treatments for substance use disorder?

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Art of Diagnosis – In-person

University of Connecticut

There is a wealth of knowledge about each disorder, but there is a lack of training on what questions to ask a client in order to properly develop a thorough and accurate diagnosis. This seminar teaches how to differentially diagnose using specific questions and provides decision trees that clinicians can use in clinical sessions.

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MQ announces its biggest ever investment in new research

MQ Mental Health

The 2023 Fellows went through a rigorous interview and vetting process, including having their applications reviewed by a diverse panel of global experts, including people with lived experience of mental illness. Dr Gareth Griffith from the University of Bristol. Dr Massimilano Orri from McGill University, Canada.

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

2014) and/or interviews (e.g., Cultural Formulation Interview, APA, 2013; University of Connecticut Racial/Ethnic Stress and Trauma Survey, Williams et al., at Florida International University. Dr. Amanda Sanchez earned her PhD in Clinical Science at Florida International University. First, assessment is key.

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Is β€œAbnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Schaefer, a doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at Duke University. An assumption held by manyβ€”including many mental health professionalsβ€”is that people who suffer from one or more mental disorders constitute a small, troubled minority. Is “Abnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal – a blog post by Jonathan D.