Theopia Jackson, PhD '95 joins Congressional Black Caucus panel
91精品 Clinical Psychology Program alum and president , participated in a panel hosted by the on Friday, July 24. The conversation, entitled was hosted by Congresswoman , and discussed mental health issues facing the Black community brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd.
"It's important to practice having healing conversations," said Dr. Jackson when asked what steps individuals can take to help erase the stigma of discussing mental health.
Dr. Jackson was joined by Donna Holland Barnes, PhD, of DHB Wellness & Associates, Georgia pastor , and NYU professor . The panel was also briefly joined by Congressman .
"This is not the first crisis that our community has been contending with," said Dr. Jackson. "That we are still strong despite all we've gone through is evidence of our perseverance and resilience."
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