Appalachia Meets World Episode 72 - Rural Mental Health Access with Appalachian State (PART 1)

In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with a Doctor and some Future Doctors to discuss Mental Health Care training and focusing on access in Appalachia.  Dr. Lisa Curtin director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State, a program dedicated to increase mental health care access in rural areas of Appalachia. With a full house, the guys talk with Dr. Curtin and the 2020 Third Year Cohort of students: Kelly Davis; Kim Holt; Esther Killius; Shayla Moniz; Shraddha Selani; and Maggie Witherspoon-Johnson.  These Appalachian change makers specifically sought out this program to make a difference in rural and underserved communities.  Take a listen as they discuss the stigma of mental health and the importance of increasing access to services in rural areas.  You might even hear Will throw out a Megan Thee Stallion reference -for the kids...but also totally get Megan Thee Stallion mixed up with Cardi B -- twwwrrrppp!  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the Week: Father Bernard's Blessed Biscuits! 

Appalachian State Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology: www.clinicalpsychpsyd.appstate.edu/   

2020 Doctoral Student Bio's: www.clinicalpsychpsyd.appstate.edu/students 

Father Bernard's Blessed Biscuits: www.fatherbernards.com 

Appalachian Big Idea's Festival: www.appalachianky.org/bigideas 

Appalachian Social Enterprise Summit: www.coalfield-development.org/appalachian-social-enterprise-summit/ 

ARC Chart Book: www.arc.gov/the-chartbook