Crystal Benjamin

Crystal Benjamin is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Services at the University of North Texas at Dallas. An international faculty member from Trinidad and Tobago, she holds a Ph.D. and is passionate about promoting mental wellness and mental health education through practical applications.

Her research spans mental health intervention strategies, family dynamics across diverse populations, child development frameworks, and behavioral health policy implementation. She emphasizes community-centered approaches to foster self-awareness and resilience, particularly through her evidence-based 'Self-Discovery Workbook' (2020) designed for personal growth initiatives.

Dr. Benjamin has received notable recognition including:

• Trinidad and Tobago Under 40 Influencer Award (2019)

She actively contributes to applied research as Co-Principal Investigator for the Building Blazers Behavioral Health Peer Network Project, which develops community-driven mental health support systems. Her teaching portfolio integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world crisis intervention techniques across multiple family and child development domains.