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Saturday, October 13 • 4:00pm - 4:50pm
The Counselor Educator's Role in Cultivating Health Equity with Low-Income Populations

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Depression will be the leading cause of chronic illness by 2030. Additionally, a higher risk of depression and poor health occur for individuals with economic disadvantage. Thus, opportunities for social justice in action exist through a holistic understanding of income-based disparities in health (physical and mental) and preparation for work in inter-professional settings to improve accessibility. This session will discuss the aforementioned associations and opportunities for counselor education.
Speakers
SG

Sandy-Ann Griffith

Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
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Naomi Wheeler

Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
The lead presenter's research examines relationship health including family adversity and couple stress as contributors to health disparities, particularly among children/families with historically marginalized backgrounds. They are a fellow with the multi-university relationship... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Palisades A & B
  Roundtable Session
  • Program ID Program ID - R13, Table 5

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