A-13 Stepping into Action: The Role of Neuropsychologists in Social Justice Advocacy

Abstract Objective The current pandemic shed a necessary light on chronic systemic inequities. Despite awareness of the importance diversity, equity, social justice, and advocacy, actionable change has been slow. field neuropsychology psychology were founded principles universal rights for all humans, yet it largely neglected justice activities. Social advocacy efforts are not universally embedded in education/training curriculums, nor licensure requirements. If is pledging to move towards required. We offer practical considerations how can lead neuropsychologists toward equity justice. Data Selection A review literature racism, health/mental health disparities, was conducted fields neuropsychology, clinical psychology, counseling medicine, public health, form systems-based approach with steps that be taken by all. Tenents critical consciousness, transformative learning, socially responsible emerged. Synthesis utilize an ecological systems framework (microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem levels) provide graded, developmental transitioning agent. Recommendations offered guidance addressing inequities at multiple levels effort uphold human protection Conclusion Neuropsychology opportunity blaze new trail effectively protect, include, nurture its constituents equitably rather than equally. Transforming our possible through stepping into action equipping trainees professionals tools become agents change.