Think About Policy Podcast https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com Dedicated to informing policy, practice, and research concerning behavioral health, social justice, and well-being. Hosted by Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice. Wed, 18 May 2022 14:22:21 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en © Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice. All rights reserved. Science:Social Sciences 1440 episodic Dedicated to informing policy, practice, and research concerning behavioral health, social justice, and well-being. Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1651661/2021-GA-Podcast-art-working-v1a.jpg Think About Policy Podcast https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com 144 144 [Part 3] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication [Part 3] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/ymh-p3/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/ymh-p3/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 14:22:21 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/a722d4e9-e179-3a38-a133-21be49bc84bf Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Michaeline Jensen, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program and the Director of the Interactions and Relationships Lab (IRL) at UNCG
  • Shavonne Reed, Founder & CEO of OPUA Agency, opua.agency 
  • Daylee Baker, Social Impact at MTV Entertainment Group, mentalhealthishealth.us

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Michaeline Jensen, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program and the Director of the Interactions and Relationships Lab (IRL) at UNCG
  • Shavonne Reed, Founder & CEO of OPUA Agency, opua.agency 
  • Daylee Baker, Social Impact at MTV Entertainment Group, mentalhealthishealth.us

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. This episode will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being. Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 3711 22 full [Part 2] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication [Part 2] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/pmh-p2/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/pmh-p2/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 14:21:14 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e046ba02-c1f5-33ed-b84e-cded2297dae2 Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Adrian Smith, Human Rights Campaign- Youth Ambassador
  • Sherri Gordon, Bullying Prevention Advocate & Author

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Adrian Smith, Human Rights Campaign- Youth Ambassador
  • Sherri Gordon, Bullying Prevention Advocate & Author

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 2449 21 full [Part 1] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication [Part 1] Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/ymh-p1/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/ymh-p1/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 14:18:03 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/ceab4735-43bc-310e-976b-854663b6ab6c Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Diana Chao, Founder and Executive Director of Letters to Strangers, letterstostrangers.org

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. It will provide opportunities to learn about how we can manage the negative aspects of social media while promoting the opportunities related to action and advocacy. Finally, it will ask critical questions about research and policy for supporting youth well-being.

CONTENT WARNING: This series includes discussion about depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Speakers

  • Host, Gita Jaffe, PhD, Senior Policy and Global Affairs Advisor at Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, bhjustice.org
  • Guest Co-host, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, MA, Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach, NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Diana Chao, Founder and Executive Director of Letters to Strangers, letterstostrangers.org

Series Links

]]> Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful three-part series will consider what we can do, as we listen to personal mental health journeys. Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 1943 20 full Mental Health in Tanzania: A Human Rights Perspective Mental Health in Tanzania: A Human Rights Perspective https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/mental-health-in-tanzania-a-human-rights-perspective/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/mental-health-in-tanzania-a-human-rights-perspective/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:57:34 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/f6cf6c37-cc00-3765-940a-9b7947848778 This episode explores the state of mental health in Tanzania – including the mental health protections that exist and several priorities for addressing needed change to policy and practice.

Guest: Hilda Tizeba, Assistant Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Dar es Salaam and Founder and CEO of the mental health organization Guided Path.

]]> This episode explores the state of mental health in Tanzania – including the mental health protections that exist and several priorities for addressing needed change to policy and practice.

Guest: Hilda Tizeba, Assistant Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Dar es Salaam and Founder and CEO of the mental health organization Guided Path.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 728 19 full The Impact of COVID-19 on Veteran Mental Health & Well-being The Impact of COVID-19 on Veteran Mental Health & Well-being https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-veteran-mental-health-well-being/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-veteran-mental-health-well-being/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:57:28 -0500 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/3e1f87a3-81fd-3251-ab15-fd4618cc878e This episode discusses the impact of COVID-19 on providing support and essential services to Veterans and their families, including concerns regarding Veteran mental health and well-being and recommended actions to take.

Guest: Walidah Bennett, Founder and Director of the Multi-faith Veterans Initiative housed at DePaul University Egan Office for Urban Education and Community Partnerships

]]> This episode discusses the impact of COVID-19 on providing support and essential services to Veterans and their families, including concerns regarding Veteran mental health and well-being and recommended actions to take.

Guest: Walidah Bennett, Founder and Director of the Multi-faith Veterans Initiative housed at DePaul University Egan Office for Urban Education and Community Partnerships

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 796 18 full Survivors of Human Trafficking in the U.S. Survivors of Human Trafficking in the U.S. https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/survivors-of-human-trafficking-in-the-us/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/survivors-of-human-trafficking-in-the-us/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:01:00 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/6c98a4ab-6d59-325a-8015-410f83e9f567 This episode discusses human trafficking in the US; the relationship between trafficking, immigration, and policy; addressing societal stigma; and recommended actions for policy and providers.

Guest: Michelle Angelo-Rocha, Together for Action 2020 Student Abstract Award Winner

]]> This episode discusses human trafficking in the US; the relationship between trafficking, immigration, and policy; addressing societal stigma; and recommended actions for policy and providers.

Guest: Michelle Angelo-Rocha, Together for Action 2020 Student Abstract Award Winner

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 893 17 full Latinx Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination in the U.S. Latinx Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination in the U.S. https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/latinx-mental-health-stigma-and-discrimination-in-the-us/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/latinx-mental-health-stigma-and-discrimination-in-the-us/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:05:12 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/0cdf8aaa-4826-3126-8778-5d81145f5821 This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, discusses the importance of cultural competency and the experience and perception of mental health in Latinx culture. Podcast guest Annahir Cariello, 2020 Vera Paster Award Winner, suggests ways that mental health professionals can address mental health stigma and support minority communities by providing culturally competent services.

]]> This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, discusses the importance of cultural competency and the experience and perception of mental health in Latinx culture. Podcast guest Annahir Cariello, 2020 Vera Paster Award Winner, suggests ways that mental health professionals can address mental health stigma and support minority communities by providing culturally competent services.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 1665 16 full Integrated Interventions, Implementation Science, and Promoting Mental Health among Vulnerable Children & Families Integrated Interventions, Implementation Science, and Promoting Mental Health among Vulnerable Children & Families https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/integrated-interventions-implementation-science-and-promoting-mental-health-among-vulnerable-children-families/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/integrated-interventions-implementation-science-and-promoting-mental-health-among-vulnerable-children-families/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:15:46 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/5c7459c0-de5a-35f7-bcea-8a2072e904a5 This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, discusses how to become a successful mental health researcher, the importance of cultural humility in working with children, youth and families in vulnerable situations, delivering large-scale evidence-based interventions, and recommendations for bridging the gap between research and practice.

Guest: Theresa Betancourt, 2020 Blanche F. Ittleson Award winner

]]> This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, discusses how to become a successful mental health researcher, the importance of cultural humility in working with children, youth and families in vulnerable situations, delivering large-scale evidence-based interventions, and recommendations for bridging the gap between research and practice.

Guest: Theresa Betancourt, 2020 Blanche F. Ittleson Award winner

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 1496 15 full Adversity and Resilience in Children and Families Adversity and Resilience in Children and Families https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/adversity-and-resilience-in-children-and-families/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/adversity-and-resilience-in-children-and-families/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:29:42 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/5795c8d0-c9cd-33df-9421-3397575f3ea1 This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, explores the impact of adversity on children's health and well-being in the context of COVID-19 as well as, more generally, the role of governments and health systems in addressing this impact and the importance of long-term engagement with systems of support for families experiencing major life stressors.

Guest: Irwin Sandler, 2019 Blanche F. Ittleson Award winner

]]> This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, explores the impact of adversity on children's health and well-being in the context of COVID-19 as well as, more generally, the role of governments and health systems in addressing this impact and the importance of long-term engagement with systems of support for families experiencing major life stressors.

Guest: Irwin Sandler, 2019 Blanche F. Ittleson Award winner

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 1264 14 full Advocating for Children's Mental Health Care Policy Advocating for Children's Mental Health Care Policy https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/advocating-for-childrens-mental-health-care-policy/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/advocating-for-childrens-mental-health-care-policy/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:49:20 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/7117256b-2152-3835-8b9a-13158bc167a0 In this episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, Sally Raphel discusses her experiences and approach to policy change, along with her current efforts focused on advocating for children’s mental health.

Guest: Sally Raphel, current Policy Chair and Consultant at the International Society for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

]]> In this episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, Sally Raphel discusses her experiences and approach to policy change, along with her current efforts focused on advocating for children’s mental health.

Guest: Sally Raphel, current Policy Chair and Consultant at the International Society for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 740 13 full Health and Human Rights in the time of COVID-19 Health and Human Rights in the time of COVID-19 https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/health-and-human-rights-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/health-and-human-rights-in-the-time-of-covid-19/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:28:34 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/5bfcaad9-8553-3c1a-956d-48a4dbb4c0d6 This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, explores the intersection between health and human rights in the context of COVID-19 and discusses the new Pompeo Commission.

Guest: Sofia Gruskin, 2020 Max Hayman Award winner

]]> This episode, recorded during Coming Together for Action 2020, explores the intersection between health and human rights in the context of COVID-19 and discusses the new Pompeo Commission.

Guest: Sofia Gruskin, 2020 Max Hayman Award winner

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 983 12 full Human Trafficking in the Context of COVID-19 Human Trafficking in the Context of COVID-19 https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/human-trafficking-in-the-context-of-covid-19/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/human-trafficking-in-the-context-of-covid-19/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:34:10 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/145f40d5-cd6f-3266-9784-d9fd93fd745a This episode discusses the impact of COVID-19 on providing essential services to survivors of human trafficking, key concerns resulting from the pandemic, and recommended actions.

Guest: Jessa Dillow-Crisp, co-founder and executive director of Bridgehope

]]> This episode discusses the impact of COVID-19 on providing essential services to survivors of human trafficking, key concerns resulting from the pandemic, and recommended actions.

Guest: Jessa Dillow-Crisp, co-founder and executive director of Bridgehope

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 576 11 full Technology & Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19 Technology & Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19 https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/technology-mental-health-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/technology-mental-health-in-the-era-of-covid-19/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:32:12 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/4ea08958-4740-58aa-b487-d23c186d325a This episode explores the role that technology can play in addressing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find the resources mentioned in the podcast here.

Guest: Swarnima (Nima) Chaudhary, a technology project manager at the National Mental Health Innovation Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

]]> This episode explores the role that technology can play in addressing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find the resources mentioned in the podcast here.

Guest: Swarnima (Nima) Chaudhary, a technology project manager at the National Mental Health Innovation Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 1100 10 full Easing Anxiety in an Uncertain Time Easing Anxiety in an Uncertain Time https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/easing-anxiety-in-an-uncertain-time/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/easing-anxiety-in-an-uncertain-time/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:18:36 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/ce4f2440-fe79-53c7-acca-b891b7805c17 This episode talks about some of the evolving mental health-related issues that individuals and families are experiencing in light of COVID-19. It examines actions that each of us can take to assist others and help ourselves in this uncertain time.

Guest: Cynthia Handrup, President of the Global Alliance

]]> This episode talks about some of the evolving mental health-related issues that individuals and families are experiencing in light of COVID-19. It examines actions that each of us can take to assist others and help ourselves in this uncertain time.

Guest: Cynthia Handrup, President of the Global Alliance

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 888 9 full Understanding Social Distance Understanding Social Distance https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/katherine-schlatter/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/katherine-schlatter/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:10:09 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/2437bce3-564f-5093-9fa2-ebbb5206ddad Listen to this episode to find out what social distancing means in light of COVID-19.

Guest: Katherine Schlatter

Katherine earned her doctorate from the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University in May of 2018. She also has graduate degrees in Child Development and Psychology, and Biology from Harvard University. Currently, Katherine works for a Tribe-owned Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program serving Plains Tribe youth. Through a collaboration with this program she develops tools for adherence to treatment and care. Before moving into academic work, Katherine worked in Hong Kong as a journalist for Voice of America. She was also a regular contributor to National Public Radio. 

]]> Listen to this episode to find out what social distancing means in light of COVID-19.

Guest: Katherine Schlatter

Katherine earned her doctorate from the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University in May of 2018. She also has graduate degrees in Child Development and Psychology, and Biology from Harvard University. Currently, Katherine works for a Tribe-owned Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program serving Plains Tribe youth. Through a collaboration with this program she develops tools for adherence to treatment and care. Before moving into academic work, Katherine worked in Hong Kong as a journalist for Voice of America. She was also a regular contributor to National Public Radio. 

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 530 8 full Recovery in Community: Veterans and Serious Mental Illness Recovery in Community: Veterans and Serious Mental Illness https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/recovery-in-community-veterans-and-serious-mental-illness/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/recovery-in-community-veterans-and-serious-mental-illness/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:06:33 -0500 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/recovery-in-community-veterans-and-serious-mental-illness-6e8e86fc82b4a991628880c37511a4d3 In this episode, we interview Dimitri Perivoliotis and Jordan Snyder from the VA San Diego Healthcare system about serious mental illness recovery among veterans. 

Dimitri Perivoliotis, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He has been involved in schizophrenia research and clinical practice for the past 19 years. At the VA, Dr. Perivoliotis manages an award-winning, CARF-accredited outpatient mental health clinic that provides recovery-oriented psychotherapies and psychosocial rehabilitation services (PSR) to Veterans with psychosis, and he is the training director of an advanced PSR fellowship program, which was recognized in 2018 with the American Psychological Association Division 18 President’s Excellence Award for training in serious mental illness (SMI). In these settings, he conducts individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with psychosis and co-occurring conditions such as PTSD, and provides supervision, trainings, and consultation on CBT for psychosis to psychology, psychiatry, and social work trainees. Broadly, his research interest is in CBT for psychosis, including mechanisms of the treatment, and adaptations to maximize the efficacy and dissemination of CBT for people with SMI. He has published on topics including CBT, dysfunctional beliefs, negative symptoms, and functional outcome. As a fellow at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center of the University of Pennsylvania, he co-developed Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia, an adaptation of CBT designed to address the recovery needs of individuals with poor functioning and severe negative symptoms, which will be outlined in a forthcoming treatment manual to be published by Guilford Press. Subsequently at UCSD he has been a co-investigator on several NIMH-funded studies investigating psychological and digital therapies for people with SMI, including the innovative CBT2Go mobile cognitive behavioral intervention. As a secondary interest, he also serves as a fidelity rater on a Phase 3 clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, a novel intervention that has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA.

Jordan D. Snyder, Psy.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and Visiting Scholar at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He is currently working at the Center Of Education Recovery (CORE) clinic, which provides psychosocial rehabilitation services to Veterans with serious mental illness. In this setting, Jordan provides individual and group services to Veterans from a recovery-oriented perspective. Before his fellowship in San Diego, Jordan worked at the Alaska VA in Anchorage providing services to Veterans. Jordan's research interests include global mental health and attitudes towards others and society (e.g., peace and reconciliation) on both an individual and communal scale in the aftermath of conflict. He is also interested in work with forced migrants, including those affected with serious mental illness.

]]> In this episode, we interview Dimitri Perivoliotis and Jordan Snyder from the VA San Diego Healthcare system about serious mental illness recovery among veterans. 

Dimitri Perivoliotis, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He has been involved in schizophrenia research and clinical practice for the past 19 years. At the VA, Dr. Perivoliotis manages an award-winning, CARF-accredited outpatient mental health clinic that provides recovery-oriented psychotherapies and psychosocial rehabilitation services (PSR) to Veterans with psychosis, and he is the training director of an advanced PSR fellowship program, which was recognized in 2018 with the American Psychological Association Division 18 President’s Excellence Award for training in serious mental illness (SMI). In these settings, he conducts individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with psychosis and co-occurring conditions such as PTSD, and provides supervision, trainings, and consultation on CBT for psychosis to psychology, psychiatry, and social work trainees. Broadly, his research interest is in CBT for psychosis, including mechanisms of the treatment, and adaptations to maximize the efficacy and dissemination of CBT for people with SMI. He has published on topics including CBT, dysfunctional beliefs, negative symptoms, and functional outcome. As a fellow at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center of the University of Pennsylvania, he co-developed Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia, an adaptation of CBT designed to address the recovery needs of individuals with poor functioning and severe negative symptoms, which will be outlined in a forthcoming treatment manual to be published by Guilford Press. Subsequently at UCSD he has been a co-investigator on several NIMH-funded studies investigating psychological and digital therapies for people with SMI, including the innovative CBT2Go mobile cognitive behavioral intervention. As a secondary interest, he also serves as a fidelity rater on a Phase 3 clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, a novel intervention that has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA.

Jordan D. Snyder, Psy.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and Visiting Scholar at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He is currently working at the Center Of Education Recovery (CORE) clinic, which provides psychosocial rehabilitation services to Veterans with serious mental illness. In this setting, Jordan provides individual and group services to Veterans from a recovery-oriented perspective. Before his fellowship in San Diego, Jordan worked at the Alaska VA in Anchorage providing services to Veterans. Jordan's research interests include global mental health and attitudes towards others and society (e.g., peace and reconciliation) on both an individual and communal scale in the aftermath of conflict. He is also interested in work with forced migrants, including those affected with serious mental illness.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 847 1 7 full Mental Health among Student Veterans Mental Health among Student Veterans https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/mental-health-among-student-veterans/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/mental-health-among-student-veterans/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:14:18 -0500 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/mental-health-among-student-veterans-83bc545500f453cd75a367b70fdf85cf Listen to our recent discussion on mental health among student veterans with guests Geraldine Gorman, Chris O'Brien, and Patrick O'Carroll. 

Geraldine (Gerry) Gorman, RN, PhD is a clinical Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago. She facilitated a project entitled the Veterans’ Creative Strength workshop which used the arts to build community and foster support among student veterans. Last spring she created an elective course on War prevention and Peace Promotion.

Chris O'Brien, MSN, RN is a United States Army Combat Veteran who served two tours of duty in Baghdad, Iraq in support of US operations from 2005 to 2010.  At this time he is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric and Mental Health.  Chris currently works as a Clinical RN in an acute psychiatric unit at a hospital in downtown Chicago, IL.   

Patrick O’Carroll has been an enlisted nurse in the US Army Reserve since 2013 and will be graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s graduate entry Masters of Science in Nursing program in December 2019. He currently works as a nurse in an addiction treatment center, but looks to transition to critical care nursing after graduation.

]]> Listen to our recent discussion on mental health among student veterans with guests Geraldine Gorman, Chris O'Brien, and Patrick O'Carroll. 

Geraldine (Gerry) Gorman, RN, PhD is a clinical Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago. She facilitated a project entitled the Veterans’ Creative Strength workshop which used the arts to build community and foster support among student veterans. Last spring she created an elective course on War prevention and Peace Promotion.

Chris O'Brien, MSN, RN is a United States Army Combat Veteran who served two tours of duty in Baghdad, Iraq in support of US operations from 2005 to 2010.  At this time he is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric and Mental Health.  Chris currently works as a Clinical RN in an acute psychiatric unit at a hospital in downtown Chicago, IL.   

Patrick O’Carroll has been an enlisted nurse in the US Army Reserve since 2013 and will be graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s graduate entry Masters of Science in Nursing program in December 2019. He currently works as a nurse in an addiction treatment center, but looks to transition to critical care nursing after graduation.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 809 1 6 full Behind the Scenes with the Guest Editor of this month's AJO: Bullying in Special Populations Behind the Scenes with the Guest Editor of this month's AJO: Bullying in Special Populations https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-with-the-guest-editor-of-this-months-ajo-bullying-in-special-populations/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-with-the-guest-editor-of-this-months-ajo-bullying-in-special-populations/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:30:32 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-guest-editor-of-this-months-ajo-bullying-in-special-populations-ac67ecf1eaa4ccfc7a02762333fb7c9f In this episode, we highlight the need for expanding the research around bullying prevention to include special populations, such as children with physical health issues or Latinx youth. This month, the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (AJO) published a special issue on Bullying in Special Populations, and our podcast guest, Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida, was guest editor of this special issue.

]]> In this episode, we highlight the need for expanding the research around bullying prevention to include special populations, such as children with physical health issues or Latinx youth. This month, the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (AJO) published a special issue on Bullying in Special Populations, and our podcast guest, Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida, was guest editor of this special issue.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 677 1 5 full Human Trafficking in Laos Human Trafficking in Laos https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/human-trafficking-in-laos/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/human-trafficking-in-laos/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:53:01 -0500 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/human-trafficking-in-laos-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In this episode, we discuss the challenges of combating human trafficking in Laos and lessons learned with Lauren Pinkston, Project Support Intern for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the challenges of combating human trafficking in Laos and lessons learned with Lauren Pinkston, Project Support Intern for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 741 1 4 full Addressing Bullying in Schools Addressing Bullying in Schools https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/addressing-bullying-in-schools/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/addressing-bullying-in-schools/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:09:36 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/addressing-bullying-in-schools-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This episode looks at some bullying prevention strategies, focusing on comprehensive, school-wide efforts.

Guest: Sue Limber, Dan Olweus Distinguished Professor at Clemson University

]]> This episode looks at some bullying prevention strategies, focusing on comprehensive, school-wide efforts.

Guest: Sue Limber, Dan Olweus Distinguished Professor at Clemson University

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 387 1 3 full Refugee Mental Health and Well-Being Refugee Mental Health and Well-Being https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/refugee-mental-health-and-well-being/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/refugee-mental-health-and-well-being/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:49:04 -0400 GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/refugee-mental-health-and-well-being-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In this episode, we talk about frameworks, strategies, and policies aimed at promoting mental health and well-being among refugees.

Guest: Dr. Virginia Gil-Rivas, Professor and Program Director of Health Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

]]> In this episode, we talk about frameworks, strategies, and policies aimed at promoting mental health and well-being among refugees.

Guest: Dr. Virginia Gil-Rivas, Professor and Program Director of Health Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 812 1 2 full The Imperative to Learn: Evaluating Humanitarian Response The Imperative to Learn: Evaluating Humanitarian Response https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/the-imperative-to-learn-evaluating-humanitarian-response/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/the-imperative-to-learn-evaluating-humanitarian-response/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:26:23 -0400 http://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/the-imperative-to-learn-evaluating-humanitarian-response/ International Rescue Committee Senior Research Director Jeannie Annan describes recent changes to the humanitarian assistance field and what they mean for research and evaluation. 

]]> International Rescue Committee Senior Research Director Jeannie Annan describes recent changes to the humanitarian assistance field and what they mean for research and evaluation. 

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 806 1 1 full Fostering Economic Opportunity and Social Change: Transforming Lives and Communities in Rural Guatemala Fostering Economic Opportunity and Social Change: Transforming Lives and Communities in Rural Guatemala https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/fostering-economic-opportunity-and-social-change-transforming-lives-and-communities-in-rural-guatemala/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/fostering-economic-opportunity-and-social-change-transforming-lives-and-communities-in-rural-guatemala/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:21:37 -0400 http://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/fostering-economic-opportunity-and-social-change-transforming-lives-and-communities-in-rural-guatemala/ This episode highlights Wakami, a nonprofit and business that empowers underprivileged communities and connects them to markets around the world.

Dreams + Opportunities = Change

Guest: Maria Pacheco, Founder and President of Wakami

]]> This episode highlights Wakami, a nonprofit and business that empowers underprivileged communities and connects them to markets around the world.

Dreams + Opportunities = Change

Guest: Maria Pacheco, Founder and President of Wakami

]]> Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice false No 766 1 1 full Acculturation and the Psychosocial Well-being of Latina/o Immigrants Acculturation and the Psychosocial Well-being of Latina/o Immigrants https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/episode-1-acculturation-and-the-psychosocial-well-being-of-latinao-immigrants/ https://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/episode-1-acculturation-and-the-psychosocial-well-being-of-latinao-immigrants/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:22:48 -0500 http://GlobalAlliance.podbean.com/e/episode-1-acculturation-and-the-psychosocial-well-being-of-latinao-immigrants/ In this episode, we explore what acculturation is, why it is important, why a new model is needed for conceptualizing acculturation, and we talk about the practical implications of guest Sara Buckingham's research with Latina/o immigrants.

]]> In this episode, we explore what acculturation is, why it is important, why a new model is needed for conceptualizing acculturation, and we talk about the practical implications of guest Sara Buckingham's research with Latina/o immigrants.

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