ACCESS for Mental Health Lab members collaborate with the Chicago Park District to implement workshops supporting staff health and wellness.

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ACCESS for Mental Health Lab members collaborate with the Chicago Park District to implement workshops supporting staff health and wellness.

Melanie Tran, MA. Elyse Shenberger, PhD, Margarete Wallner, MD, and Tara Mehta, PhD are working with the Chicago Park District Wellness Committee members, to create workshops focused on staff health and wellness. In Fall/Winter 2024 ACCESS for Mental Health conducted 6 sessions; they are continuing sessions quarterly at a variety of parks across the city.

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Melanie Tran MA

  • Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate, UIC
  • Graduate Student Affiliate, ACCESS for Mental Health Lab
  • Clinical Extern, Comprehensive ADHD Clinic

mtran50atuic [dot] edu

Elyse Shenberger PhD

  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist

eshenb2atuic [dot] edu

Margarete Wallner MD

  • Psychiatry Resident - PGY3

Tara G. Mehta PhD

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
  • Director of Psychology Training

(312) 996-3910
tmehtaatuic [dot] edu