Addressing the Psychological Needs of Prisoners at the NC Department of Adult Corrections – with Reese Gray
When I was younger, I’d always ask, “Why?” The way I was able to understand things that made me sad or scared was through learning as much as I could about them. I loved learning and would always question things … Read more
Gaining Perspective on Severe & Persistent Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Verina Guirguis
Psychiatry is rapidly advancing, but a few years ago, I didn’t exactly know what this meant. I am still only beginning to understand what the field has left to learn, how existing gaps in knowledge are affecting vulnerable populations, and … Read more
Advocacy and Empowerment for Adults with Serious Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Amrita Mani
Hi! My name is Amrita Mani. I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish and chemistry. As a Gil intern, I worked at Threshold Clubhouse, a community-based psychosocial rehabilitation program that focuses on improving the quality of … Read more
Building Therapeutic Relationships through Community Rehabilitation at Threshold Clubhouse – with Kaathya Kashyap
Hello! My name is Kaathya Kashyap and I am a senior from Apex, NC studying neuroscience with minors in chemistry and medical anthropology. As a Gil intern, I have been fortunate enough to receive valuable skills in professional development as … Read more