APA 2024 | Seattle + Virtual | August 8-10
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Candice Norcott, PhD

Associate Professor, University of Chicago


Candice Norcott, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, national consultant, and public speaker. Dr Norcott is an alumna of Brown University and the University of Connecticut and completed her pre and post-doctoral work in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University. Dr. Norcott is an Associate Professor and Clinical Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Mental Health Program at the University of Chicago. Dr. Norcott is also the Director of Graduate Medical Education Well-Being for the University of Chicago where she brings her trauma-informed approach to resident physician and fellow well-being. Dr. Norcott speaks internationally on issues related to trauma, gender, and race. She was featured on the Lifetime docu-series “Surviving R.Kelly” and was a recurring guest on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk as an expert discussing the impact of sexual abuse on girls and young women, and the intersection of race. Throughout her career, Dr. Norcott has been committed to trauma-informed and gender-responsive services for girls and women, minority advancement in psychology, and cultural responsiveness in the health field.

Academia to Instagram and Everything in Between: Getting Good Psychology to the People

Saturday, August 10

9:00-9:50 a.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building,

Ballroom 6BC

This session will delve into how psychologists are uniquely positioned to use media to bridge academic research, community discourse, and survivor experiences. The presenter will highlight the importance of making scholarly knowledge accessible and relevant to the public, offering strategies for psychologists interested in these types of endeavors. Additionally, the presenter will share her experiences contributing to various media outlets to disseminate accurate psychological information and address misinformation.

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