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Robert S. Wallerstein Lecture in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Dr. Alicia Lieberman is a pioneer in trauma intervention for young children and their families. She has been selected to keynote as the distinguished lecturer at University of California, San Francisco's 2021 Robert S. Wallerstein Lecture in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. It is open to the public. "Internalizing Reality: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Trauma Treatment Across Generations" can be registered for on the link below.
What Does Toxic Stress Do to Children?
So excited and proud to see Dr. Nadine Burke Harris interviewed by the The New York Times' Ezra Klein. Her ground-breaking research on the long-term health impact of adverse childhood experiences is profoundly reshaping how we think about children’s physical and mental health, and is the reason we see increased racial equity efforts within mainstream medical settings.
Carson Daly Opens Up About His ‘Debilitating’ Anxiety and Helping Others with Mental Illness
Very excited that Carson Daly is joining us at Project Healthy Minds, helping to destigmatize mental illness and bring support to young people. He did this wonderful interview with PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com about his struggle with anxiety and mental wellness and is now helping others.
Governor Gavin Newsom includes $700 million in proposed budget to support student mental health in schools
According to the California Children's Trust, there has been a 151% increase in CA in inpatient visits for suicide, suicidal ideation, and self-injury for children ages 10-14. The suicide rate among black children is twice that of white youth. It is critical that we remove diagnosis as a prerequisite for mental health treatment for children. We are thankful for the visionary work of Alex Briscoe and the CCT for advocating for this.
Illuminating a New Connection Between Maternal and Child Health
We were so pleased to see Dr. Nicki Bush at University of California, San Francisco heralded for her recent study on the impact of stress in pregnant mothers. Her work is critical to informing maternal health care, particularly among marginalized communities.
How the Pandemic Has Been Devastating for Children From Low-Income Families
We are so grateful for the work of Dr. Alicia Lieberman, who continues to be a pioneer in the field of early childhood trauma intervention, and raises consciousness about the suffering of traumatized children in our nation.
Project Healthy Minds, a Mental Health Non-Profit, Launches with Entertainment-Industry Support
Project Healthy Minds is a new national effort to address the mental health crisis, and Lisa is proud to serve on the Board of Directors. PHM leverages technology to destigmatize mental health and help young people gain easy access to interventions and support. We loved seeing their tremendous work covered in the Hollywood Reporter.
Project Healthy Minds on NBC’s Today Show
We are proud to be involved with PHM as it raises consciousness about mental health, destigmatizing getting help and ensuring young people know where to turn to for assistance.