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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

in psychology at New York University , as well as her Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Chang holds a position as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine , as well as a role as an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

Systemic racism in the economy, the healthcare system, and the field of clinical psychology perpetuates the disparities in access, retention, and effectiveness of mental health services. The FSU Psychology Clinic is a training clinic staffed by doctoral students and housed within the university’s clinical psychology PhD program.

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Is “Abnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Is “Abnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal – a blog post by Jonathan D. Schaefer, a doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at Duke University. abnormal psychology”), and in the stigmatization of individuals who suffer from mental illness. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 126 (2), 212-224.

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MQ expands its Science Council

MQ Mental Health

We are delighted that three new members of the science council have been appointed to help widen the council's areas of expertise and diversity. Additionally, they are a published author having co-written the book How to Talk with Families About Genetics and Psychiatric Illness. Lea Milligan, CEO MQ Mental Health Research .

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist

Lawson Psychology

your childhood and teenage years), your relationship history, previous history of psychiatric help, whether you have had any major illnesses or accidents, and current medications. Your clinical psychologist will make a recommendation about the frequency of your psychological therapy sessions based on your individual circumstances.

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

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She has spoken at CIT International, American Psychiatric Association, APNA, and The Missouri Behavioral Health Council. Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. Change Your Life ( Front Porch Press, 2022 ).

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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. degree in Psychology at Middlebury College and her Master of Science (M.S.) Her research and clinical interests center on improving access to quality mental healthcare for culturally diverse youth and families. Trimble, F.