Juinell Williams, PhD
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Juinell Williams, PhD
@drjbwilliams.bsky.social
Clinical Health Psych Ph.D. Postdoc. Interests: veterans, integrated primary care, healthcare access and engagement, women’s health | Views are my own|
Texas is trying to engage in mid-decade redistricting that could further silence voices in Harris County (the late Sylvester Turner’s seat is still open). The public hearing on redistricting is taking place in Harris County today and is live now house.texas.gov/videos/22389
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July 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Inequitable policies make it unnecessarily hard for patients/clients to engage in self-management and get their health care needs met.
July 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Learning about structural competency has been incredibly helpful for my work in clinic, research, education, supervision, etc. Understanding the role of policy is so important.
July 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gettin food poisoning coming back from travel has been something else!
June 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My first AcademyHealth experience has been wonderful so far! I was thrilled to co-lead my first pre-conference workshop yesterday and poster conversations today have been so thought provoking!
June 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Friendly reminder to get your free Covid tests before they throw them away.

Covidtests.gov

wapo.st/42VLGQh
U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and has been considering destroying 160 million tests.
wapo.st
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Hey - please help save jobs and lives!
Anyone who works at a university, who works on medical research, or could benefit from medical research is at risk!

Please tell them to click the link below. Takes 2 seconds, literally.

click.info.apa.org?qs=09c745fe0...
Tell Congress to Stop NIH Cuts
Please take 2 minutes today to ask Congress to take steps to stop funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The administration's proposed cuts to federal research funding, particul...
click.info.apa.org
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Executive wants to frame the NIH indirects cut as $4B in savings.

But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
Direct Economic Contributions
NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation.
www.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Public service is a shining example community and continues to be a light. ❤️
February 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Use your privilege during theses times of fear.

Can be huge and smaller.

Simple example: we noticed multiple places where new comers and immigrants go to eat and shop are understandably less busy this week.

Go there and support financially! Buy, eat, be in community.
January 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I like to think in an alternate universe there’s a team of multidisciplinary, multinational, geographically, and economically diverse public servants to write some op-eds (&podcasts) across the country that are a love letter to community & really lets people know what we do in the name of community
January 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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This is real. I helped someone out at work, worked on my front yard, and practiced violin today. We have to take care of ourselves and each other.
Relatedly, I hope everyone is taking care of themselves & making choices to show up for themselves. It is hard. It will continue to be hard. You never have to do it alone. We do hard things w/ community & find joy. We hang in there. It doesn’t have to be pretty, but it has to get done. Proud of you❤️
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Relatedly, I hope everyone is taking care of themselves & making choices to show up for themselves. It is hard. It will continue to be hard. You never have to do it alone. We do hard things w/ community & find joy. We hang in there. It doesn’t have to be pretty, but it has to get done. Proud of you❤️
January 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
There’s something about helping folks connect the dots to make lasting positive change to their mental health that makes my heart sing. Like you decided to work on yourself and you DID THAT! It’s truly an honor to be part of that process.
January 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Seeing the estimated 3-5 inch of snow forecast for Houston is not something I’m looking forward to 🙃
January 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Hey #PsychSky,

To all Black-identified individuals in the field of #psychology (including psych trainees & psych organizations) who are new to #Bluesky & would like to join the "Black In Psychology" starter pack, let me know. I'm more than happy to add you!

Please help me share 🙏🏽

#Blacksky
December 31, 2024 at 9:12 PM
A belated #intro: I’m Dr. Juinell Williams and I have a PhD in clinical health psychology. I currently work as a postdoctoral fellow at the South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC).
#healthpsychology
December 29, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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“76% of respondents said that they could no longer treat patients in accordance with evidence-based medicine.

21% said that they were either considering leaving the state or already planning to do so;

13% had decided to retire early.”

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
November 30, 2024 at 4:25 AM
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Defending our Trans siblings will mean resisting the expansion of police powers- including access to health data
jama.com JAMA @jama.com · Nov 29
Nearly half of US states grant law enforcement access to testosterone prescription data within Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) without warrant or subpoena.

https://ja.ma/4eVwQvk
November 29, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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The most important thing, Texans: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE THEM YOUR CITIZENSHIP STATUS. No matter you status, REFUSE to answer.
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence.

More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.

Now.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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I've created a Black In Psychology Starter Pack to highlight the excellence of Black psychologists, #psychology trainees, psych organizations, & prospective students. Let me know, if you'd like to be added! 👨🏾‍🏫👩🏾‍🏫🧠

Help me spread the word by reposting 🙏🏽
go.bsky.app/KbrZvB8

#BlackSky #PsychSky #SciSky
November 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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Created this starter pack yesterday.. who else do I need to add?? Share and tag your faves!! #AcademicSky #BlackSky
go.bsky.app/H4CUfnL
November 15, 2024 at 5:55 PM