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Joined July 2011
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Looking forward to giving an invited address next Saturday @apa. Mental health professionals must be equipped to respond to the psychological consequences of racial trauma. @APAconvention Register at convention.apa.org
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4%. That’s how many psychologists in the U.S. are black (source: @APA). Learn how @AskDrCharmain of @InnoPsych is changing the diversity landscape in psychology.

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Thanks to Patti Neighmond for interviewing me for this @NPR. How To Help Black Children Cope Amid Stress Of Racial Protests npr.org/2020/06/18/879892149… @APA
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Join #STRYVE Action Council members @SafeStates, @PublicHealth, @APA, and @preventioninst for the first in a series of critical conversations on June 29 at 2PM ET. Get registered for Unpacking the Impacts of Structural Racism on Youth. attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… @CDCInjury
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“As psychologists, we are deeply committed to policies that support the mental and physical well-being of all individuals. The Supreme Court’s decision in this case upholds those values.” — @sandyapa2020 on today's #SCOTUS ruling upholding #DACA apa.org/news/press/releases/…
Tune in tonight at 6pm ET for an Instagram Live with APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, @YO_RANDYJACKSON & @DhaniJones, hosted by @3rdgeers, #BlackHealthNow
We need to talk about how what’s going on is affecting our #Mentalwellbeing . Join us: Instagram Live Wed 6pm @APA @YO_RANDYJACKSON @DhaniJones @Jeffsnation @3rdGeers @APA
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Energized and inspired to join @BarackObama, @repjohnlewis, @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson. #unmuteyourfeelings @APA @Jeffsnation
In the face of a racism pandemic, self-care is the fuel you need to stay in the fight. Watch as @BarackObama, @repjohnlewis, @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson, @ArthurCEvans, and youth and community leaders discuss staying well and whole while working to create a better world.
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Many families in America, especially White families, are not having conversations about race. Dr. Candice Hargons offers advice to parents on how to foster a productive, ongoing dialogue. goodhousekeeping.com/life/a3…
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“Psychological research can provide direction for law enforcement efforts to reduce crime and increase community trust.” — APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, in written testimony for today's House Judiciary Committee hearing on racial injustice and police brutality apa.org/news/press/releases/…
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Announcement🔊 Join @APA @SPSMM_D51 President & @UConnHDI Director, Dr. Wizdom Powell @Wizdomisms in the 1st of 3 webinars on #COVID19 disparities among boys & men- to reimagine masculinities, transform systems, & advance health equity #HoldingSpace4BMOC #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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Many people may be feeling an immediate mental health impact in the wake of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd. Here’s a resource we hope can help: African American Older Adults and Race-Related Stress How #Aging and Health-Care Providers Can Help from @APA bit.ly/3dzWRld
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How can psychology help address the complex issues of systemic racism and police brutality? Join @ArthurCEvans @sandyapa2020 @TigerBingham and @JFK4APA Thursday at 7PM ET for a Town Hall discussion on the work that lies ahead. Register now: on.apa.org/2zUGxwI
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For decades, research has shown that ageism undermines both the mental and physical health of older adults. Now, #COVID19 is revealing that ageism endangers all of us by dividing generations at a time when unity is particularly important. apa.org/topics/covid-19/agei…
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You can keep the conversation going by using the hashtag #EquityFlattensTheCurve and by joining our network. pages.apa.org/equity-flatten…
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That wraps up our chat for today. Thanks to all who participated, especially our Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest @BrianDSmedley, for a great conversation and for sharing this important information! #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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Q8: As we near the end of our chat today, are there any final thoughts or other resources you’d like to share? #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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A7:Many children are unable to participate in distance learning because they lack the technology or internet service to access the school resources. We need to ensure that all children can learn. #EquityFlattenstheCurve #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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A7. We can make culturally competent trainings available to clinicians and have some way of identifying/highlighting/databasing clinicians who have such competencies so that the public can easily locate clinicians likely to meet their needs. #equityflattensthecurve
Q7: What can we do to make equity a key component of the COVID-19 response? #EquityFlattensTheCurve
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