Emily
Allen,
MA
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville
Emily Allen, MA, is a fourth-year doctoral student in the University of Arkansas’ Clinical Psychology program. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Arkansas and her master’s degree from the University of Arkansas. Emily’s current research and clinical interests include understanding the impact of racial stereotypes on mental health outcomes and improving access to treatment for those in rural communities through integrated behavioral healthcare.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Access to behavioral health services is a national issue as the pandemic exacerbated an already growing trend mental health needs. Interprofessional education (IPE) curricula targeting behavioral health topics yield case-based discussion without a broader perspective on the roles and responsibilities of behavioral health providers. An IPE virtual workshop was designed to showcase the breadth and depth of roles and responsibilities held by behavioral health providers and the impact they can have in healthcare. It began with a brief didactic regarding the range of professionals involved and the…