Director Doctor of Social Work Program
California Baptist University
RIVERSIDE, California, United States
Dr. Krystal Hays is the Director of the Doctor of Social Work program and an Assistant Professor of Social Work at California Baptist University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing psychotherapy, and engaging in capacity building, in community mental health settings. As a social work researcher Dr. Hays focuses on reducing the burden of depression and other mental illnesses and improving mental health treatment outcomes for African Americans. Also, her research explores ways that religiosity influences mental health outcomes and suggests that increased partnerships between mental health professionals and clergy can improve mental and emotional wellbeing in African American communities. She has several refereed journal publications and is involved in community based research projects. Dr. Hays has a passion for helping those who are hurting and a desire to train the next generation of social workers to do the same.
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Friday, November 11, 2022
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM
Saturday, November 12, 2022
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Saturday, November 12, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM