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Research group at Grady Memorial Hospital empowering BIPOC women who have survived trauma, domestic violence, or who experience suicidal ideation.

Atlanta, GA
Joined October 2011
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⁦@Pink⁩ ready to rolllllll! 1 week ago I was being placed in a medically induced coma - tonight I’m in Charlotte! Can’t wait to see you!!
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Soooooo excited to be at P!nk ⁦@Pink⁩ Trustfall concert in Charlotte NC!
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Just what I needed to energize and kick off summer science projects. I love our team #gradytraumaproject
Writing retreat. 16 people, 3 days, one billion calories consumed, 16 papers initiated/revised/completed, new projects conceived, first performance from lab band #traumallamadrama, and celebrating everyone's skills in cooking, art, and other forms of life🤍🤍🤍🤍
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#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for the community to come together to support the Nia Project. Your donation can support critical initiatives! Give online at: bit.ly/NiaProjectGiving
The pandemic opened the door to open conversations about mental health - suddenly everyone felt comfortable talking about loneliness, isolation, and depression... ....and once we started talking, we realized that we have been neglecting a crisis right under our noses
The warning signs have been there for decades, but the pandemic is finally highlighting the mental health crisis faced by America's children, says APA Chief Science Officer @mitchprinstein. washingtonpost.com/magazine/…
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Thrilled to have the opportunity to present on the impact of traumatic stress in pregnancy and the postpartum period at the Black Maternal Mental Health summit this Saturday. Come join us for this free event!
We are excited to introduce another another one of our amazing speakers, @DrPowersLott! We can't wait to hear from Dr. Lott and all our other amazing speakers! Register HERE: bit.ly/BMMHS2022 #BMMHS2022
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We must pay attention to the serious impact covid 19 has had on the mental health of our young people and be proactive to reverse this tide - Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health npr.org/2020/11/28/938460892…
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Great interview with Dr Kaslow @NKaslow @EmoryBrain
The pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of young people. How can you help your kids during this challenging time? Experts suggest: -Ask questions, and really listen -Observe changes in behavior -Set an example @contessabrewer reports. cnb.cx/2UmCgJ5
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Love it - Med Students Craft Hippocratic Oath Addressing Racial Injustice : Shots - Health News npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Thank you to Dr Gene Farber and Magdalene Yonker for spelling out in detail voting by mail. Watch the latest in the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates @ABHAAtlanta series on voting - How Do I Vote By Mail? youtu.be/bglDmL4D658 via @YouTube
Couldn’t agree with my dear friend Dr Erica Lee @EricaDMarshall1 with the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates @ABHAAtlanta and @ForAllAdvocates about why Local Elections Matter youtu.be/saQFqGkT6-U via @YouTube – at Atlanta, GA
We do not need pictures, videos, or witnesses in order to believe you. You are not alone. We are here for you. #BTSADV #believewomen #DomesticViolence
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How Living With Mental Illness Prepared Writer Terri Cheney For The Pandemic : Shots - Health News npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Thank you for your leadership, courage, forethought, perseverance, dedication and passion for advancing social justice. You were a role model par excellence for all of us. With gratitude, humility and sadness. – at Georgia, USA
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Excellent Edition of Your Fantastic Mind. ⁦@jayewatson⁩ ⁦@EmoryBrain⁩ . Honored to be included to talk about mental health during COVID and our fabulous Caring Communities team ⁦@CaringCommunit6⁩ emoryhealthcare.org/your-fan…
"Protection of #women and children from domestic and sexual violence must be at the heart of the #COVID19 response... to create a safer, fairer and better world." says Aishath Mohamed Didi, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services, #Maldives #CommonwealthSaysNOMORE

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RTwimsatweets: RT @SecArmy: Suicide has always been an uncomfortable topic to discuss in our ranks. We must encourage Soldiers to directly and honestly question any teammate who exhibits suicidal behavior. You are not alone. #ArmyStrong #ProtectYourSquad
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Where trauma is concerned, we can’t ignore the long-term effects. Trauma doesn’t go away on its own. It can last a lifetime. And it can be deadly. #MinorityHealthMonth #NMHM19

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It is imperative that we improve the behavioral health services our patients @TheNiaProject receive. And as Scot Seitz @ScotSeitz and Dr DeJuan White @DeJuanWhite4 said, your vote can make the difference!
Your vote can have a positive impact on behavioral health services! Share this video to spread the word! #iVoteABHA #vote #voting #RegisterToVote youtu.be/bzBPGb445Do
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Let us pave the roads to a just and equitable world with love, trust, courage, and humility, knowing the little ones are studying us, are walking with us at our side.
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