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.

A woman with long straight blonde hair wearing a pink blazer over a black top, posed against a plain grey background, reflects Chelsea Minhas’s commitment to building communities at Adler University.

Building communities through connections: Chelsea Minhas brings her experiences to Adler University

From an early age, Chelsea Minhas was able to spot the cracks in the system. 

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A Psy.D. student stands smiling next to a research poster titled “Violent-Context Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth,” displayed at a Chicago conference.

From Nebraska research lab to Chicago conference: Psy.D. student Autumn Hanson’s journey

Autumn Hanson presented her neuropsychology-based research at the 13th annual Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training (ACEPT) Conference at National Louis University on May 1, where she placed third overall. 

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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 woman with curly dark hair wearing a blue top and a green floral scarf, representing the spirit of inclusion rider, stands indoors in front of large windows.
March 10, 2018

Become an ‘Inclusion Rider’ for People With Disabilities

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