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Access the Experts: Cathy Pettid

In this installment, Pettid answers: “How does one go about explaining psychological and anxiety disorders to older relatives who seem to think such disorders are all ‘mental?’”

  • published: 2021/03/25
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Access the Experts is an innovative partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and News Channel Nebraska (NCN), where viewers submit their questions to be answered by UNO faculty members.

In This Installment of Access the Experts

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Cathy Pettid answers the question: “How does one go about explaining psychological and anxiety disorders to older relatives who seem to think such disorders are all ‘mental?’”

About Pettid

Pettid’s professional career has spanned over two decades at UNO. During that time, she has served as a licensed mental health practitioner, director of Counseling Services, senior director for achievement, and most recently, assistant vice chancellor and dean of students. She has also served as an adjunct instructor for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Access the Experts

Access the Experts is an innovative partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and News Channel Nebraska (NCN), where viewers submit their questions to be answered by UNO faculty members.

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About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

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