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Mental Health in Conversation!
Mental Health in Conversation!
Below you will find links to recent events demonstrating moments of advocacy and educating the public about mental health in non-traditional settings.
Dr. Smedley on NBC4 Washington
Dr. Smedley on NBC4 Washington
Dr. Smedley is co-leading the DC Psychological COVID-19 Task Force. She was interviewed by NBC Washington's Darcy Spencer and shared details about the task force and discussed the current mental health needs of the community!
(Published 5/2/2020)​
DCPA COVID-10 Town Hall
DCPA COVID-10 Town Hall
Dr. Smedley hosted a COVID-19 Town Hall on behalf of the DC Psychological Association! Dr. Samira Paul, Dr. Delishia Pittman, and Dr. Kosha Shah provided insights about managing anxiety, stress, relationships, and parenting as it relates to the pandemic. (Published 4/25/2020)
Relationships During COVID-19
Relationships During COVID-19
Check out this discussion with Dr. Smedley and Dr. Maysa Akbar discussing relationships during COVID-19. (Published 4/23/2020)
Check out this discussion with Dr. Smedley and Dr. Maysa Akbar discussing relationships during COVID-19. (Published 4/23/2020)
Mental Health in the Black Church During a Pandemic
Mental Health in the Black Church During a Pandemic
Dr. Smedley recently held a two-part virtual discussion about mental health with Pastor Dante Quick at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Vallejo, CA. (Published 4/22 & 29/2020)
Journaling to Cope
Journaling to Cope
Journaling to Cope: An Alternative to Violence, is a resource that was published with black males at the forefront of the author's purpose for sharing his own journey of life's trials. Dr. Smedley was invited to participate on this project to further emphasize the importance of mental health in the black community. The foreword, written by Dr. Smedley, serves to educate the lay person about common mental health diagnoses, symptoms, and how they may appear in the context of black individuals and families.