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Using My Voice to Ensure Others Are Heard: My Journey at UNC TEACCH Autism with Athena Dontas
Hi there! My name is Athena Dontas, a current Karen M. Gil Social Psychology intern at UNC TEACCH Autism: Employment Services. I am a junior from Roxboro, North Carolina pursuing my B.A. in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My interest within the field of psychology was piqued from a young age, when I tried to understand the struggles my older brother constantly wrestled with. My older brother was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism at an ea
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Worksite Spotlight: Providing Health and Stress Management Services at The Purpose Center
Hello everyone! My name is Richie Gray, and I am the Gil Internship Manager for the Spring 2026 Gil cohort. I had the pleasure of visiting The Purpose Center (formerly known as KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services) recently during the Spring 2026 semester. This was a unique experience as this was the Gil Internship’s first virtual site visit! The Purpose Center is a multi-speciality, small private clinic in Durham, North Carolina, that provides empirically-supported psych
4 days ago4 min read
Coding for Insight: Researching Technology and Adolescent Mental Health at the Winston Center with Maya McPartland
Hey everyone! My name is Maya McPartland, and I am a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in psychology and computer science. This semester, I’ve had the privilege to work as a quantitative psychology intern at The Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development. This opportunity has served as a chance to fully explore my long-time interest in the interplay of technology and mental health. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the negative eff
Apr 14 min read
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