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Dr. Alvin Thomas
Feb 244 min read
The Communication Code - Uncovering Patterns That Shape Your Relationships
This guide explores three levels of manipulation and control based on ten key questions and dives into the influences behind these behaviors
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duethetomal82
Aug 3, 20223 min read
The Madison-based mental health clinic that's making therapy attainable for all
There’s a reason why when COVID-19 first spread one local mental health clinic’s newly created waitlist and reach quickly grew.
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duethetomal82
Jul 25, 20221 min read
Working Together To Improve Birth And Infant Outcomes As A Community
Dr. Tiffany Green joins us to talk about racial disparities in health, women and families in Dane County.
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duethetomal82
Jun 20, 20221 min read
What It Feels Like To Actually Feel Good
Talking about mental health for men and Black men in particular, and the Barbershop Mental Health program.
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duethetomal82
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Introducing: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas
Dr. Alvin Thomas, with support from UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology and UW Extension, is pleased to announce the debut of the Black...
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duethetomal82
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Allowing Space For Black Fathers To Exist Outside Of White Gaze
Talking about fostering Black Fatherhood, breaking the myth of uninvolved Black fathers, mental health and raising black men.
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duethetomal82
Jun 8, 20224 min read
Researcher Studies Black Fatherhood and Mental Health to Improve Youth Developmental Outcomes
Accessibility of mental health services must be improved for Black families and children.
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duethetomal82
Apr 26, 202213 min read
Learning to cope: COVID-19 exacerbates growing youth mental health challenges
COVID-19 was a learning experience for Cecilia Ridgeway and her friends.
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duethetomal82
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Raising Up Fatherhood, Raising Resilient Children
Alvin Thomas describes his lab's research in father-child relationships, as well as other factors that positive outcomes in youth.
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duethetomal82
Feb 1, 20225 min read
Badgering: Alvin Thomas
Read about Alvin Thomas’s work and how he’s seeking to build up Black and low-income communities around the world.
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duethetomal82
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Expert: Criminal trials can cause PTSD
Alvin Thomas says big trials like the Rittenhouse trial can cause PTSD in some people.
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duethetomal82
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Black fathers and infant health: New initiative launched
A local group and researchers are working to better figure out how men can help women and babies during the pregnancy process and beyond.
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duethetomal82
Apr 19, 20211 min read
“This Is Not The Change, This Is Only The Beginning:” Processing The Chauvin Conviction
A Minnesota jury has found Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd.
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duethetomal82
Apr 15, 20211 min read
Mental Health of Black Men in Wake of Current Events
Dr. Alvin Thomas peaks to the trauma and the psychological toll on Black people related to repeated news headlines
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duethetomal82
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Local experts weigh in on black communities disproportionate share of COVID-19 deaths
Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 23% of COVID-19 deaths are African Americans.
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duethetomal82
Jun 17, 20206 min read
IDEAS LAB Opinion: Black men and boys are especially vulnerable to mental health challenges because
Somewhere in America, a 14-year-old Black boy is playing video games in his room.
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duethetomal82
Jun 10, 20202 min read
Racism's toll on mental health: 'A lifetime of traumatic responses'
Current racial tensions around the country, mixed in with years of buildup.
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duethetomal82
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Badger Talks video: Black community faces mental health crisis
There’s a mental health crisis on the horizon for the Black community, according to Dr. Alvin Thomas.
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duethetomal82
May 12, 202011 min read
Racial disparities heightened with COVID-19 crisis
black patients are more likely to carry stress and fears of dealing with the health care system with them to the clinic.
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duethetomal82
Apr 15, 20202 min read
Health leaders to host virtual support group for black men concerned about COVID-19
The coronavirus is disproportionately infecting and killing African Americans around the country.
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