On this edition of the Mother's Justice Show, Sylvia Feliciano of Solace Mind fills in for Harriett and welcomes two guests:
Christina Thomas, MBA: Integrative Trauma Recovery and Suicide Prevention: Policy to Practice
Christina "Chris" Thomas is an accomplished advocate, executive leader, champion for military sexual trauma survivors, and trauma recovery expert dedicated to veteran mental health and community empowerment. As Chair of the Southern Nevada Veterans Mental Health Advocacy Council, Founder of Living Free Souls LLC, and President of the Veterans Advocacy Council CDC, she has advanced holistic healing, medical cannabis access, and trauma-informed care at local and national levels. A kidnapping survivor and VA integrative medicine patient, Christina leverages her personal experiences to drive legislative reforms, advise national entities, and lead grassroots initiatives including crisis intervention and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts in collaboration with NAMI Nevada and the Governor’s Challenge. Her extensive academic credentials, Congressional recognition, and groundbreaking multicultural advocacy have positioned her as a prominent voice in mental health policy and veteran support services.
Sheldon Jacobs, PsyD, LMFT: Breaking Barriers: Transforming and Expanding Mental Health Access for Historically Underserved Communities
Dr. Sheldon Jacobs, is a licensed mental health professional, educator, and nationally recognized advocate with extensive experience serving diverse populations, including juvenile probationers, first responders, professional athletes such as the Las Vegas Raiders, and individuals facing mental health challenges. With interests in sports and forensic psychology, Dr. Jacobs provides individual, group, and family therapy and teaches at the community college, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak in 2019 to the Nevada State Board of Examiners, and elected in 2022 as the first Nevadan to serve on the NAMI National Board of Directors, he is also the President of the NAMI Southern Nevada Board of Directors. Dr. Jacobs founded and chairs a coalition to increase mental health provider diversity and access in underserved communities. His memoir, 48: An Experiential Memoir on Homelessness, and Las Vegas Review-Journal column, Mental Health Matters, reflects his commitment to raising awareness and breaking stigma. Dr. Sheldon Jacobs' work has been recognized at local, state, and national levels.
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