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Kelley L Cook is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Binghamton University, housed within the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on suicide prevention, youth mental health, and the well-being of LGBTQ+ communities. She holds a PhD from Binghamton University, an MSW from Simmons University, and a BA from Boston University.
Education:
- PhD, Social Work, Binghamton University
- MSW, Simmons University
- BA, Boston University
Research Focus: Dr. Cook examines risk and protective factors for suicide, particularly among youth and LGBTQ+ populations. Her approach integrates Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), emphasizing client-centered, strengths-based care. She also investigates innovative telemental health strategies for underserved groups, including rural communities and grandparent caregivers.
Publications: Her recent work explores telemental health applications in social work education, dementia caregiver support for Asian American families, and latent class analysis of suicidal risk in sexual minority students.
Awards/Grants: No awards explicitly listed, but her research has been supported through institutional affiliations. Grants details not provided in text.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Binghamton University’s Social Work department, though specific lab names are not mentioned. Collaborates with community schools and clinical training programs.
