Krystal Hays

Dr. Krystal Hays is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing psychotherapy, and engaging in capacity building, in community mental health settings. As a social work researcher, Dr. Hays focuses on reducing the burden of depression and other mental illnesses and improving mental health treatment outcomes for African Americans. She has several refereed journal publications and is involved in community-based research projects. Dr. Hays has a passion for helping those who are hurting and a desire to train the next generation of social workers to do the same.