CCAPS Member Chris Leonhard, along with colleagues ValaRay Irvin, Lee Matthews, and Cheryl Taylor presented at the Louisiana Psychological Association’s Spring conference on ethical issues and health disparities ( see their presentation).
Dr. Leonhard reviewed some of the common health disparities in Louisiana, such as different life expectancy and rates of illness, as well as the ethical implications for psychologists. Dr. Irvin discussed difficulties accessing expert treatment offered by culturally similar providers. Dr. Matthews reviewed health disparities in neurodiverse populations. Dr. Taylor closed the presentation by reviewing ways health care providers could work together to address these disparities.