Psychology for Lay Audiences: Translating Behavioral Health Concepts to the Masses

On-Demand Webinar CE: 3 Hours

Presenters:  

Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD
Joya N. Hampton-Anderson, PhD
Chanda C. Graves, PhD, ABPP
Erica Marshall Lee, PhD, ABPP

Psychologists have an ethical responsibility to translate psychological science to the community. Dissemination of psychological concepts is vital for advancing human welfare, providing insights to societal problems, and increasing health and scientific literacy. Despite these benefits, psychologists have not been adequately prepared to share their expertise with the lay public. Therefore, this workshop will focus on the importance of and challenges with communicating psychological concepts to the public and effective strategies for doing so. Presenters will engage participants via videos, discussion, role- plays, and practical activities to explicate best practices for engaging and informing the public about psychological science.

(Intermediate)

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About the Presenter:

Nadine J. Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor, Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Director of the Atlanta Trauma Alliance, Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Chief Psychologist, Grady Health System; and Director of Postdoctoral Residency Training, Emory University School of Medicine. As the 2014 President of the American Psychological Association (APA), Dr. Kaslow had three presidential initiatives, one of which focused on translating psychological science to the public. Dr. Kaslow is past president/chief of four divisions of the APA, the American Board of Clinical Psychology, the American Board of Professional Psychology, and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). She has been an Editor of the Journal of Family Psychology, a Primary Care Public Policy Fellow through the United States Public Health Service, a fellow of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program, and a Fellow of the Woodruff Leadership Academy. She has received numerous awards for education and training, legislative advocacy, and service and leadership awards from APA, APPIC, Emory University, Grady Health System, the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus, and Atlanta Magazine. The recipient of multiple federal and foundation grants, she has published over 350 articles and seven books. A member of Rosalynn Carter’s Mental Health Advisory Board, she is a nationally recognized expert in suicide and depression, family violence, psychology education and training and clinical supervision, leadership development, global mental health, and psychological interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kaslow is the psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet and a frequent media guest.

Joya N. Hampton-Anderson, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory School of Medicine. Dr. Hampton-Anderson received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Vanderbilt University, her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Emory University, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Her program of research aims to understand the sociocultural determinants of health disparities and integrated health outcomes in youth and families, with a particular interest in childhood adversity and chronic stress. She is interested in risk and protective factors that influence mental and physical health diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, with a specific interest in culturally competent clinical practice and research. Clinically, Dr. Hampton-Anderson works with youth and families using an empirically supported, collaborative, culturally responsive approach to treatment. She enjoys connecting with communities about her work via writing and talks.

Chanda C. Graves, PhD, ABPP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine. She is a licensed psychologist with board certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Graves received her  undergraduate degree at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, her master’s degree at Temple University, and her doctorate degree at Howard University. She completed her fellowship at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital in Hartford,  Connecticut. She oversees an 
interdisciplinary behavioral health service in pediatrics for over 600 HIV infected and/or affected youth and is part of an integrated pediatric medical team at the Ponce Center’s infectious disease program. Dr. Graves serves as Associate Training Director for general and trauma track interns in the Emory University School of Medicine Internship in Health Service Psychology where she also serves as the primary supervisor for psychology trainees at the Ponce Center. Her clinical interests include pediatric health psychology, psychological adaptation to HIV/AIDS, family therapy, and culturally appropriate psychological intervention for underserved populations. Her research interests include pediatric psychology, coping with chronic illness, HIV-related mental health services, disparities in access to healthcare, and culturally competent interventions.

Erica Marshall - Lee, PhD, ABPP is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory School of Medicine and president-elect of the Georgia Psychological Association. Dr. Marshall - Lee received her undergraduate, master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Mississippi and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Her areas of research are centered on social justice advocacy and equity, diversity, and inclusion with a specific focus on individuals with serious and persistent mental health concerns and minoritized communities, and behavioral healthcare learning. 
She is interested in addressing physical and mental healthcare disparities with minoritized communities, and culturally competent and responsive care, education, and training. She enjoys promoting mental health and well being, and social justice, and advocacy through work with her professional affiliations at national, state, and institutional levels.