Jaqueline Jesus
Psychologist and social justice activist
Born
March 7th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Brazil
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Born in Brazil, a psychologist focused on mental health and social justice issues. Engaged in community work and advocacy for marginalized populations. Worked extensively with organizations addressing mental health care access for low-income communities. Published research on the intersection of mental health and social inequality, contributing to the discourse on psychological support in disadvantaged areas.
Advocated for mental health access
Published research on social inequality
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