Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to supporting families and individuals through mental health services, resource access, and meaningful connections. Experienced in program development, relationship building, and creating systems that promote engagement and personal growth. Pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology to further access to mental health care and to provide compassionate, client-centered care. My work includes a proven success in building inclusive environments and delivering impactful results.
The relationship of frailty and disability with suicidal ideation in late life depression
Aging & Mental Health
Bickford, D., Morin, R. T., Woodworth, C., Verduzco, E., Khan, M., Burns, E., Nelson, J. C., & Mackin, R. S.
2021
Frailty and disability are commonly found in Late Life Depression (LLD) and have been associated with increased depression severity, health comorbidities and mortality. Additionally, physical frailty has been associated with suicide in later life, independent of presence of a mood disorder. The objective of our study was to assess the associations of physical frailty and functional disability with suicidal ideation, controlling for depression severity and demographic factors, in an older depressed sample.
ACLU Text Banker | 2020-2021,
As pressing matters occur, volunteers text/call voters to ask them to take action in Northern California. The content of our outreach efforts will vary from elections, legislation, townhalls, and more.
Director of Service, Omicron Theta Chi, University of San Francisco | 2016-2018
Pre-professional health organization dedicated to providing service to the community, furthering academic achievement and friendship among those interested in the health science careers. Collaborated with organizations to promote health seminars and information for the USF community. Organized service events and annual projects including: