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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. Tewari is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA) who provides psychological and consulting services to young adults, parents and diverse populations in her practice. 76, Issue 1.

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Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. LoPresti, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dr. LoPresti received training at the Women’s Stress Disorders Treatment Team at VA Boston Healthcare Systems during her pre-doctoral internship and engaged in the Women’s Health Fellowship as a part of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD. The post Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. Robertson, N.

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Managing back to school stress: part 2

Lawson Psychology

Managing back to school stress: part 2 The first few weeks of school are usually very busy and can pass by very quickly. Creating a calm space Create regular times for connecting (one on one) with your child at the end of the school day. It can also be a stressful period of time. These may include: Slowed breathing.

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Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center

Society of Clinical Psychology

For access to services, we compared the demographic makeup of our clinic to that of people with mental disorders in Leon County. Stigma for common mental disorders in racial minorities and majorities a systematic review and meta-analysis. link] Eylem, O., van Straten, A., Melissourgaki, Z., Danışman, G. de Vries, R., Kerkhof, A.

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Greetings from Dean Laura Curran

University of Connecticut

Dear Alumni Colleagues, It’s hard to believe that I completed my first semester as Dean at the UConn School of Social Work. Given current events and in keeping with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Focal Area, we will be hosting trainings on Islamophobia and antisemitism this spring for our students.

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Board Member’s Career Trajectory Changed During Internship

Social Work Blog

However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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Member Spotlight: Sheehan Fisher, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Sheehan Fisher, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, where he was recently appointed Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Graduate School. Journal of Affective Disorders. 28 , 111-120. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.05.063