Breakaway thinkers

Learn about those who challenge convention, inspire change, and lead with purpose. These features highlight the innovative ideas and bold perspectives that drive our community forward.

Four men appear in a grid labeled "Mind Games," each with added fantasy elements: devil horns, wizard hat, a bubbling cauldron, and a sword—hinting at how therapeutic gaming can be used to support mental health.

Rolling the dice: How gaming can be a powerful tool in therapy

At this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a panel of mental health professionals is inviting attendees to take a closer look at what happens when gaming moves beyond entertainment and into clinical Practise. The discussion brings together practitioners who are actively integrating video games and tabletop role-playing games into their work with clients. 

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A man with a short beard and mustache, wearing a light Grey blazer and blue shirt, sits in front of a bookshelf and white wall—possibly preparing for an ICCP 2026 event or representing Adler University in Nigeria.

“We just have to be willing to see it”: Dr. Olanrewaju’s United Nations Psychology Day Presentation

On any given morning across the globe, headlines paint a vivid picture. Boarders crossed, families fractured, lives interrupted, displaced, and rewritten. For the average reader, these stories are fleeting. For Moshood Olanrewaju, Ph.D., they are anything but.

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A man with short black hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt, stands against a plain Grey background, reflecting on the future of Counselling shaped by advances from Adler University’s innovative AI and technology course.

Exploring the future of Counselling: Inside Adler University’s new AI and technology course

At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, “AI and Technology in Counselling.” This course is the first in the Counselling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health. 

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A Black woman with braided hair smiles at the camera while standing on a rooftop overlooking a city street, radiating wellness against the backdrop of urban buildings.
May 6, 2021

Promoting Health Equity, Wellness, and Empowerment of Black Women

A person with short curly hair and hoop earrings smiles while resting their chin on their hand, wearing a rust-colored sweater, seated in front of a wooden window, embodying the warmth of community mental health.
February 23, 2021

Promoting Community and Mental Health Through ‘Tea and Therapy’

Two women wearing white t-shirts with the words "#BLACK" and "AND ADOPTED" stand side by side against a plain background, highlighting Black adoptees and building community as they face the camera.
January 29, 2021

Reducing Stigma and Building Community for Black Adoptees

Dr. Vannucci is sitting in front of a large window with a building blurred in the background. She is wearing a blouse.
December 23, 2020

Turning the Challenges of 2020 into Opportunities for Change

A group of masked protesters hold signs at a demonstration, with a transgender pride flag visible in the background, highlighting solidarity in coping with stress and standing against racial injustice.
November 16, 2020

Coping with the Trauma and Stress of Racial Injustice

Four people kayak through a wide river canyon surrounded by steep rocky cliffs under a partly cloudy sky, embracing the power of nature.
November 11, 2020

Empowering Veterans Through Nature and Martial Arts

Two people sit on the ground outdoors at night, bundled in scarves and blankets, smiling at the camera with others and sleeping bags in the background—raising awareness about different forms of homelessness.
July 16, 2020

Raising Awareness of Homelessness—and its Many Forms

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses, a tan sweater, and white top, stands smiling against a plain white background—supporting efforts to break stigma and address unspoken truths around sensitive topics.
April 29, 2020

Sharing “Unspoken Truths” About Male Sexual Abuse to Break Stigma

A pink banner with orange letters reading "WOA LET OUR PEOPLE GO" hangs on a large abstract black and white sculpture in an urban plaza, calling attention to prison advocacy and protection in prisons.
April 28, 2020

Advocating for COVID-19 Prevention and Protection in Prisons

A woman with long brown hair and glasses, smiling at the camera against a plain white background, represents the overlooked stories of women on the autism spectrum and the frequent misdiagnoses they face.
March 6, 2020

Combating Misdiagnoses and Marginalization of Women on the Autism Spectrum

A painting of a faceless, dark figure with circular patterns, outlined by small flowers, against a pastel sky with clouds; evokes art therapy and invites patients to feel seen when displayed in a dining area.
December 18, 2019

Helping Patients Feel Seen Through Art Therapy

A person in military uniform holds a small model of a white house with a porch, symbolizing veterans paving the road home, facing the camera.
November 12, 2019

Paving a “Road Home” for Veterans

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