As the chair of the Trauma Work Group in the Committee on Mental Health in Consultative Relationship to the United Nations, I am inviting you to our online annual program,… READ MORE>>
Tag | Mental Health
My Contribution About Vibrant Older Adults in the COVID19 Pandemic Published as Chapter in New Book
Posted by on July 2, 2023
I am very honored to announce the publication of the book “Pandemic Providers”. This work resulted from the collaboration I was part of during 2020-2021 among a large group of international psychologists, researchers, and mental health advocates. It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Interdivisional APA COVID-19 Task Force and I am grateful to my… READ MORE>>
My Upcoming Lecture at the Bill Lane Conference, Jacobi Medical Center
Posted by on November 28, 2022
Presentation Date: 12/01/22
Location: Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx
On Thursday December 1, I will have the honor of giving a lecture at the Bill Lane Conference at Jacobi Medical Center. The presentation will be part of an in-person… READ MORE>>
National Mental Health Awareness Month: Reducing Stigma is Critical for Seeking Help
Posted by on May 23, 2021
This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a somber reality that many people’s lives have been impacted by depression, anxiety, or the struggles of loved ones with such painful symptoms. Living with chronic anxiety or depression can color one’s entire view of life and drain joy and pleasure from it. Depression is a potentially lethal illness, leading… READ MORE>>
Are You as Kind to Yourself as You are Towards A Friend? Why Self-Compassion is Important, and How to Develop it
Posted by on January 18, 2021
The Harvard Business Review posted a valuable article on January 12, 2021. The article, entitled “Be Kinder to Yourself”, by Alice Boyes, discusses what has been termed self-compassion, an attitude that has been shown in multiple psychological studies to be associated with resilience and other mental health benefits. Self-compassion means being as kind to ourselves when we fail, as we… READ MORE>>
Enhancing Resilience During Times of Extreme Challenge – A Webinar for Mental Health Professionals
Posted by on April 19, 2020
Presentation Date: 04/26/20
Location: Virtual
On Sunday April 26 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, I will be giving a webinar in the context of the OHEL Institute for Training. This educational webinar is meant… READ MORE>>