From Action to Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Kiara Álvarez
Psychological research has the power to transform lives, but only when it reaches the people and communities who need it most.
APF hosted a webinar featuring our inaugural Direct Action Visionary Grant recipient, Dr. Kiara Álvarez. Led by APF Program Officer Dr. Rebecca Pasillas, this conversation explores how evidence-based psychological interventions can be effectively and meaningfully translated into real-world impact.
Dr. Álvarez discusses her APF-funded Direct Action Visionary Grant project, Enhancing Mental Health Support for Latine Families Facing Immigration Stress. This work expands access to culturally responsive mental health support for Spanish-speaking caregivers of youth experiencing suicidal ideation and behavior. By equipping community health workers with evidence-based tools and training, her work bridges a critical gap between psychological science and community care.
APF Direct Action moves high-quality psychological research out of journals and into real-world use, because communities need care now. We’re bridging the gap between research and reality, because care in action moves the world forward.
Topics: Direct Action Recipient Update Webinar
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