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.

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September 19, 2022

Serving others through mental health advocacy in British Columbia

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September 12, 2022

‘Proud of my journey’: From Adler student to art therapy professor

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August 25, 2022

New restrictions on abortion care will have psychological harms – here’s what research shows will happen in post-Roe America

A person with curly gray hair, wearing a colorful scarf and black top, holds a microphone and note cards while speaking at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
March 29, 2022

Ukraine at Home: Talking to Children About War 

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March 8, 2022

Environmental Justice: Finding Solutions for the Intersection of Environmental and Social Issues

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a light gray blouse, stands outdoors in front of a tree with twisted branches and green leaves at Adler University, recipient of the 2021 APA Presidential Citation.
December 21, 2021

Adler University Alum Receives APA 2021 Presidential Citation

An older man with a receding hairline and white shirt with a black patterned tie stands indoors, facing the camera—his expression reflecting the challenges of poverty and the importance of education in El Salvador Stories.
November 2, 2021

Dr. Jerry Westermeyer Pens New Book, “El Salvador Stories: Attaining an Education Despite Poverty and Violence”

A person with curly gray hair, wearing a colorful scarf and black top, holds a microphone and note cards while speaking at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
October 13, 2021

Dr. Marina Bluvshtein Delivers Lecture at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Recipient of Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Fellowship

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June 1, 2021

Dean O’Hara Responds to the Burial Site Found at Former Residential School in Kamloops

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

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