Stories, Substance Use, and Strength | Dr. Kelly Clary, Texas State University

In this episode of Texas Mind Exchange, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Clary, Associate Professor in Texas State University’s School of Social Work. Drawing from her past clinical experience and current research, Dr. Clary shares how storytelling can be a powerful tool for well-being and recovery.

The conversation explores her work on substance use and mental health, with a focus on military members, veterans, and young adults. Dr. Clary also highlights how she collaborates with community partners and her current projects that aim to create pathways to healing and resilience in communities across Texas and beyond.

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This podcast is presented by thecentralstate.com, a consortium based on health and resilience located in San Marcos, TX.

The personal views expressed by guest speakers and participants in this program are their own, and participation in this program does not constitute an official endorsement of personal views expressed during programs hosted by the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University.

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