Dr. Deborah Kawahara

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Deborah Kawahara, the president of the American Psychological Association and a clinical psychologist, explores the intricate ties between geopolitics and mental health. She emphasizes the necessity of integrating mental health within overall health frameworks and highlights the importance of early intervention. Dr. Kawahara discusses the impact of immigration policy on community anxiety and the need for trauma-informed care. She advocates for psychologists to address past injustices and actively engage in public discourse to reduce mental health inequalities.