Celeste Crawford -

Traditional medical models often overlook cultural nuances that affect psychiatric treatment.

This research addresses the paradigm shift toward "Shared Decision Making" (SDM), where healthcare providers and patients work together to make clinical decisions.

: She is a long-standing disaster mental health volunteer with the Red Cross, assisting in both local and national relief efforts. Celeste Crawford, PhD celeste crawford

Beyond this specific paper, Dr. Crawford's broader research and professional efforts include:

Integration of SDM can empower individuals with psychiatric disabilities, leading to better adherence and long-term recovery. Academic and Professional Profile Celeste Crawford, PhD Beyond this specific paper, Dr

: Women’s health, animal-assisted interventions, and complementary treatments for PTSD and trauma-related disorders.

Providers must address internal biases and gaps in awareness to effectively support clients from diverse backgrounds. Providers must address internal biases and gaps in

: She serves as the director of this clinic, which provides supervised training for doctoral and master's students while serving the community.