Hello there,

My name is Chris. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work.

Thanks for coming here! If you are a future or current student trying to figure out who I am: hello! This is me. I’m a nice person. If you are an old friend googling me to see where I am: hello! Here I am. I’m alive! Ok, more on me below:

As stated above, I’m a professor at UGA’s SSW. I really enjoy teaching. I’m also a mental health practitioner and researcher.

In terms of clinical practice, my work experience is centered around populations with severe and persistent mental health concerns like psychosis and suicidality. I also work occasionally ReBlossom in Athens, GA supporting father mental health (link).

In terms of research, that’s hard to pin down. But essentially I use qualitative and participatory methods to map the impacts of climate/environmental change on mental health. The thing is, this is a very heated conversation which usually lands on partisan arguments rather than focusing on, you know, reducing suffering. I focus more on the latter, which means “climate change” as a topic is not always at the forefront. Which is more than fine. Anyways, my research also focuses on farmer mental health, expanding the mental health component of the One Health Framework, and rural mental health disparities. More info on my research can be found through this link.

II’m always open for a conversation. Below you’ll find my work email. There is also a copy of my latest CV down there, which will be more updated than my official UGA website (link)