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

Society of Clinical Psychology

OUR STUDY Our team at Florida State University (FSU) sought to study differences in access to, retention throughout, and effectiveness of therapy across gender, ethnic, and racial groups in our local community of Leon County, Florida. The added effects of gender on these associations, however, are not well understood.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

As a result, we have transformed youth residential centers into Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs). Diverse perspectives are key to our progress. KVC has recognized the need to provide residential services as a treatment type, not as a living situation for children.

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

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

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Being a Black Clinician During Dual Pandemics: A Trainee Perspective

Society of Clinical Psychology

Both Lipscomb and Ashley, in their narratives, noted having their own mental health professionals they could engage with to process their feelings. Be kind, graceful, and validating of the lived experiences of Black people you might be professionally engaging with. For Black trainees: Give yourself grace. Danielle McDuffie, M.A.

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

PTSD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and trauma-related memories, avoidance of trauma-related triggers, maladaptive changes in thinking and affective processes, and alterations in arousal and reactivity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Engaging in positive behavioral activities may also help them create more positive memories.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My field placement is with Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, where I am an Intensive In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services clinician. In this role, I work in the homes and communities of families to provide therapy services to young people at risk of hospitalization or being placed out of the home for psychiatric reasons.

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Prioritizing Mental Health on College Campuses

Society of Clinical Psychology

We used data from the initial round of WMH-ICS surveys administered to 14,371 students in 19 colleges and universities across eight mostly high-income countries (Australia, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Spain, and United States). International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, e1752. Kessler, Ph.D.