The Citizen Psychologist initiative was created by Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD, ABPP, 2018 APA President. "Almost every aspect of human existence is impacted by psychological science, education and practice, and almost every social policy can be informed by it. For these reasons, psychologists and psychology students need to be in more rooms, at more tables, and at the heads of those tables when decisions affecting the public are formulated and implemented." Here we highlight scientists and psychologists who's work makes a positive impact on society.
- Fall 2022: Current State of LGBTQ+ Health Policies in Florida
- Citizen Psychologist: Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos (Pediatric Psychologist)
Interviewer: Bharat Bharat (Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Student)
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- Dr. Poulopoulos' background as a pediatric psychologist.
- Destructive behaviors that allies engage in thinking they are supportive and beneficial.
- Ways to use privilege as an ally to support underrepresented groups and marginalized individuals.
- How to ask questions about sensitive topics without being disrespectful or causing more harm than good.
- Becoming a better ally.
- How to be a culturally sensitive ally.
- What does allyship look like from a mental health perspective.
- How to respond to friends or family members who feel negatively about someone from a marginalized group.
- How to respond to racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic attitudes respectfully.
- Any advice for individuals who have difficulties while using gender-affirming pronouns, specifically, when they/them are or were in transition or non-binary, etc.
- Strategies for students/others who are raised abroad and have vastly different upbringings and often struggle with these concepts and how to approach individuals about their gender in ways that reflect our curiosity and willingness to affirm.
- Advice when cultural background (e.g., religious affiliation/belief structure) of the individual is at odds with non-binary gender affiliative processes. Particularly with regards to dissonance with LGBTQ+ culture.
Current DEC Initiatives
