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

Society of Clinical Psychology

BARRIERS TO CARE Prior research has identified three main categories of barriers to mental healthcare for people of color (POC): Access, Retention, and Effectiveness. The literature is more mixed on ethnoracial disparities in mental healthcare retention and effectiveness. 2014; Walker et al., 2020; Lipson et al., 2017; Hayes et al.,

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

While affirming and empowering individuals through their strengths and cultural identities has the potential to better elevate and engage individuals in mental health treatments, it is not sufficient for addressing the profound structural inequities in our healthcare system, nor the social determinants (e.g., American Psychiatric Association.

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Behavioral Activation for Depression During Pregnancy: Results from a multi-site pragmatic randomized controlled effectiveness trial.

Society of Clinical Psychology

Many women who screen positive for depression during pregnancy have limited options, especially for psychotherapy in the obstetric setting, their most preferred treatment option for depression (Battle, Salisbury, Schofield, & Ortiz-Hernandez, 2013). Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 19, 443–453. Sona Dimidjian, Ph.D. earned her B.A.

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News Items – February 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

We have this healthcare system that separates that,” he said. The letter was signed by 11 groups, including the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers , the American Psychiatric Association, and the Psychotherapy Action Network. We all know that health and mental health are connected.

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Do Beliefs about Biology Matter for Mental Health?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although originally expected to reduce social stigma and blame, many biological messages about psychiatric disorders like depression have had the opposite effect (Haslam & Kvaale, 2015; Lebowitz, 2014). She is currently completing her clinical internship at University of California San Diego/VA San Diego Healthcare System.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Psychotherapy Embracing counseling services, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [1] , as the preferred method, can be a powerful ally for individuals grappling with panic disorder or experiencing panic attacks. How To Stop Panic Attacks?

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Psychotherapy Embracing counseling services, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [1] , as the preferred method, can be a powerful ally for individuals grappling with panic disorder or experiencing panic attacks. How To Stop Panic Attacks?

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