Krystal Jagoo

Krystal Jagoo is a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience in the field. She is passionate about providing anti-oppressive care and has worked in various settings, including universities, a school board, and private practice. Krystal is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has been featured in numerous publications.

Key Highlights:

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University
  • Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor
• Work Experience:
  • Over 10 years of experience providing mental health counseling services
  • Worked in clinical roles and an equity office at Canada's largest university
• Additional Experience and Involvement:
  • Served on the board of directors at the Capitol Centre
  • Currently serves on a Project Advisory Committee on Women's Sexual Health for the Association for South Asian AIDS Prevention
  • Completed all Level 1 Play Therapy courses and Indigenous Awareness Training Certificate
  • Featured in various publications, including MedTruth, Huffington Post Personal, Social Justice Solutions, and o.School
  • Essay, "Inclusive Reproductive Justice," published in Volume 2 of the Reproductive Justice Briefing Book: A Primer on Reproductive Justice and Social Change
• Quote:
  • "We cannot address mental health effectively unless we are willing to take systemic oppression into consideration. As a brown woman settler on Turtle Island, I know personally that I have always had to rely on creative solutions for survival with this mind in the body I inhabit due to rampant bigotry. Without an equity lens, mental health initiatives will fail to meet the needs of the most oppressed folx." — Krystal Jagoo

About Krystal Jagoo:

Krystal Jagoo possesses a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practices in the realm of mental health. With extensive experience across diverse settings, she excels in providing counseling services to individuals from varied backgrounds. An advocate for mental health awareness, Krystal's insights have been featured in numerous publications, underscoring her dedication to fostering mental well-being.

About Verywell Mind:

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