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Understanding the Experiences of Clients and Clinicians at Lepage Associates – with Tulsi Patel
Hello! I am Tulsi Patel (she/her), and I am a junior from Whiteville, NC. Currently, I am pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience with minors in...
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Sep 23, 20222 min read


Providing Affordable Treatment to the Triangle at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic - with Jessica Ndukwe
My name is Jessica Ndukwe, I’m a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in French. Since the spring semester of my freshman year,...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read


Exploring Clinical Interests at 3-C Family Services – with Jennifer Persia
My name is Jennifer Persia and I am a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience and modern Hebrew. I became involved...
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Mar 30, 20224 min read


Individualized Patient Treatments and Services at KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services – with Alyssa Choate
My name is Alyssa Choate and I am a first-generation college student at UNC-Chapel Hill from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am pursuing a...
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Mar 24, 20223 min read


Clinical Counseling at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program – with Alice Novinte
My name is Alice Novinte and I am a senior majoring in psychology. In addition to being a Gil intern, I also work at the UNC Center for...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read


Researching Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorders at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Selma Sabra
Hello everyone! My name is Selma Sabra. I am a senior and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2022...
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Nov 11, 20213 min read


Exploring the Relationship Between Trauma and Eating Disorders at UNC-CEED – with Savannah McCabe
Hi! My name is Savannah McCabe and I will be graduating from UNC in the Spring of 2022 with a degree in psychology and English, and a...
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Nov 3, 20213 min read


Exploring Clinical Psychology at Lepage Associates – with August Wei
Hey! My name is August Wei (he/him) and I’m a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina graduating in December 2021 with a degree in...
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Oct 14, 20213 min read


Lifting the Veil on Mental Health at KKJ Forensic & Psychological Services – with Luke Nguyen
Hello UNC and Beyond, my name is Luke Nguyen and I am currently a senior psychology major at UNC. From the moment I got my acceptance...
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Oct 7, 20214 min read


Connecting Principles of Psychology to Recruiting and Business at Personify – with Peyton Watson
Hi everyone! My name is Peyton Watson, and I am a senior from Greensboro, North Carolina, currently pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read


An Inside Look at Mental Healthcare in Our Community: AHB Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness - with Hayden Loeb
Hello to all! My name is Hayden Loeb and I am a senior, homegrown in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I am currently pursuing my B.S. in...
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Sep 15, 20213 min read


Providing Comprehensive Care at 3-C Family Services - with Andrea Santiago
Hi readers! My name is Andrea Santiago, I am a senior from Union, New Jersey, double majoring in Psychology and Public Policy, with a...
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Sep 8, 20213 min read


Interning at NC MATTERS Program- An insight into available resources for perinatal mood disorders – with Thalia Rivero
Hi Everyone! My name is Thalia Rivero, and I am a senior and first-generation psychology major. My background is one of my biggest...
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Apr 7, 20213 min read


Learning the Policy Side of Mental Health with the Department of Public Safety – with Lucy McClellan
Hi! My name is Lucy McClellan and I am a senior majoring in psychology and English. I originally came into UNC as a Psychology major...
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Mar 31, 20213 min read


Exposure to Couples Research and Interventions with Dr. Laura Porter – with Abby Boggins
Hi, there! My name is Abby Boggins and I’m a senior at UNC majoring in Psychology and minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. I am from...
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Mar 25, 20213 min read


Supporting Survivors at KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services – with Kristen Hunt
Hey everyone! My name is Kristen Hunt, and I am in my final year at UNC pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and...
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Feb 17, 20213 min read


Becoming a “Wiki Wiz” at HGAPS/SCCAP – with Lang Duong
Hi everyone! My name is Lang Duong and I am a senior from Greenville, North Carolina pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. My research interests...
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Feb 12, 20213 min read


Learning about non-profit healthcare at Freedom House – with Sarah Ashworth
Hi! My name is Sarah Ashworth, and I am a senior from Cary, North Carolina. I am majoring in Psychology with minors in Cognitive Science...
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Nov 4, 20202 min read


Helping Clinicians at Lepage Associates – with Curtis Smith IV
Hello! My name is Curtis Smith IV and I am a senior from Fayetteville, North Carolina. I am pursuing a double major in Psychology and...
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Oct 21, 20203 min read


A Comprehensive Approach to Psychiatric Care at 3C Family Services – with Emily Huber
Hi! My name is Emily Huber, and I am a current senior from Annapolis, Maryland. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in both...
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Oct 16, 20202 min read
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