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Juan A. Rios, DSW

Assistant Professor
Seton Hall University
KENILWORTH, NJ, United States

Dr. Juan Rios, an Afro-Latino distinguished in the mental health field, embodies a commitment to advancing social work and mental health advocacy. With a rich educational foundation, including a Doctorate in Social Work, a Non-Profit Leadership certificate from Fordham University, and UX/UI Design certification, Dr. Rios’s academic and professional pursuits reflect his dedication to innovation and empathy.

Currently, as a faculty professor at Seton Hall University and former Director of the Master of Social Work program, Dr. Rios significantly contributes to academic development. His research, focusing on trauma narratives among Latinx migrant women, mindfulness benefits for undocumented children, and the intersections of masculinity and depression, has been pivotal in shaping national mental health discourse.

Beyond academia, Dr. Rios’s influence extends to public policy and discourse, notably as a TEDx speaker and consultant on AI Equity and Psilocybin decriminalization. His work emphasizes the struggles of marginalized communities, contributing valuable insights to social work literature.

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