Dr. Carolyn Tucker presents on “A Community-Based Participatory Approach to Reducing Food Insecurity, Social Isolation, and Poverty among Seniors in Low-Income Black Communities”.
Articles & Resources
COVID-19 and the Impact on Diverse Graduate Students
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to pause and acknowledge that some of our peers continue to experience distress and hardship.
A Call to Action: Graduate Students of Color and Mental Health (Part 2)
Two main factors that affect mental health for students of color are mentorship and an inclusive learning environment. How can these be leveraged as mechanisms of change?
Words Matter
The “Words Matter” campaign, upheld by many organizations around the world, aims to encourage all communities to understand how words have power.
A Call to Action: Graduate Students of Color and Mental Health (Part 1)
Mental health for graduate students of color is a topic that is often overlooked. The focus of this blog post is to push the conversation regarding the adversity that is commonly faced by these students.
International Students: What Is It Like? How Can We Better Support Them?
The SfHP International Relations Committee surveyed international students currently in the United States. We are sharing the results to continue the conversation regarding the experience of foreign trainees and scholars, navigating ways we can better support them.
International Perspectives (Part 3)
In an effort to shed light on the experiences of international students studying health psychology, the SfHP Student Council’s Diversity Committee interviewed 5 graduate students from different countries of origin. This is part 3 of 3.
International Perspectives (Part 2)
In an effort to shed light on the experiences of international students studying health psychology, the SfHP Student Council’s Diversity Committee interviewed 5 graduate students from different countries of origin. This is part 2 of 3.
International Perspectives (Part 1)
In an effort to shed light on the experiences of international students studying health psychology, the SfHP Student Council’s Diversity Committee interviewed 5 graduate students from different countries of origin. This is part 1 of 3.
A Need for Diversity in Training
Despite the rise in diversity training, psychology graduate programs largely focus on preventing legal issues related to discrimination and often overlook the greater meaning of diversity programming.
How Diversity on Campus Benefits All Students
Diversity on college campuses and in the workforce doesn’t just mean increasing the presence of brown and black students. Diversity is making space for the underrepresented voice, ignored differences, and varying experiences to be recognized and validated. As our nation increases in diversity and inclusivity, it is crucial that institutions of higher education reflect this trend as well.
Health Disparities and Stress
Dr. Cheryl Giscombe discusses what is meant by health disparities and stress and how they influence health and well-being.