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The Family Institute Has Experts Available to Address Suicide Prevention

The Family Institute joins the national movement to bring awareness to suicide prevention

CHICAGO – September 2022 – The prevalence of suicide in America is alarming and The Family Institute at Northwestern University is joining the national movement to bring awareness to suicide prevention and offer expert advice to address this alarming crisis.  

Our Commitment to Increasing Diversity in the Field of Behavioral Health

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

CHICAGO – July 2022 – This month, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is joining the movement to bring increased awareness to the unique challenges that many racial and ethnic minorities face when seeking mental health care.  

Federal Grant Awarded to The Family Institute for Domestic Violence Intervention Research

Dr. Lawrence’s study will evaluate the effectiveness of ACTV

CHICAGO — October 2020 — The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a three-year, $450,000 grant to The Family Institute at Northwestern University to support Dr. Erika Lawrence’s research for domestic violence intervention therapy.

Anthony L. Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, elected by APA members to Board of Directors

Dr. Chambers’ term as Member-At-Large begins January 1, 2020

CHICAGO — December 11, 2019 — Following a vote by members of the American Psychological Association (APA), Anthony L. Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, was elected as a Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors to a three-year term.

Progressive Approach Positions The Family Institute at the Forefront of Behavioral Health

The Family Institute at Northwestern University Celebrates 50 Years of Research, Education and Clinical Practice

CHICAGO — March 4, 2019 — January 1 officially ushered in The Family Institute at Northwestern University's 50th year of strengthening and healing families, couples, children and individuals from all walks of life through a high-quality system of results-oriented care.

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