Dr. Anna Yusim, a renowned psychiatrist and Co-Founder of the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Center, will host an online event titled “Spirituality as a Catalyst for Mental Health Transformation: Insights and Innovations from Meditation and Psychedelics.” Scheduled for September 22, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EST, the event will feature a distinguished panel of experts from leading American universities such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, and Johns Hopkins. This unique gathering of an expert panel will explore the important role of spirituality in addressing the global mental health crisis and offer insights into innovative treatments stemming from paths like meditation, religion, and psychedelics. Free to attend, this workshop invites mental health professionals, researchers, students, and anyone interested in transformative approaches to mental wellness. Register now for free to join this pioneering discussion on integrating spirituality and cutting-edge science to shape the future of mental health care.
New York, New York, United States, 20th Sep 2024 – In response to the growing mental health crisis, a distinguished group of experts will come together for a groundbreaking online event, “Spirituality as a Catalyst for Mental Health Transformation: Insights and Innovations from Meditation and Psychedelics.” This event will be held on Sunday, September 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EST via Zoom and is free to attend for all who are interested in these topics. The event aims to explore how spirituality can be a powerful tool in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction, while offering new hope with holistic wisdom to those struggling with mental health challenges.
Organized by Anna Yusim Co-founder of the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Center in New York and the Chief Medical Officer of Conscious Health in Los Angeles, this unique event features some of the most influential voices from America in the fields of meditation, religion, medicine, academics and psychedelics backed by proven results and research as a collective approach towards healing growing mental health crisis. The distinguished panel includes:
- Dr. Anna Yusim, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale and Co-Founder of the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Center and Chief Medical Officer for Conscious Health. Dr. Yusim is a renowned psychiatrist and author of best selling book Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. She will be moderating the discussion, bringing her expertise in integrating spirituality and mental health.
- Dr. Christopher Pittenger, MD, PhD – Deputy Chair of Translational Research and Co-Founder of the Yale Program for Psychedelic Science, Dr. Pittenger will discuss his pioneering work on the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD in treating neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Dr. Matthew Sacchet, PhD – Clinical Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Meditation Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Sacchet will share insights from his research on the profound effects of advanced meditation practices on mental health.
- Rabbi JD Kalmenson – Founder of Conscious Health and CEO of 36 mental health treatment centers across California and Arizona, Rabbi Kalmenson integrates psychospiritual principles into treatment using “The Discovery Model,” a novel approach currently being studied at Yale and is at the forefront of adopting new technologies together with holistic sciences to aid healing.
- Dr. Jeffrey Guss, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Guss is a leading researcher in psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health and existential distress. He will delve into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in transforming mental health care.
- Dr. Tomas Frymann, PhD – Founder of As We Wake, Dr. Frymann focuses on psychedelics’ role in fostering self-transcendence and humanitarianism. His innovative work has the potential to redefine the future of mental health.
- Dr. Daniel Ingram, MD, MSPH – Physician, author, and meditation teacher, Dr. Ingram has been a pioneering figure in bringing advanced meditation techniques into mainstream mental health care. He will discuss the intersection of meditation and mental health transformation.
- Dr. Lisa Miller, PhD – Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Dr. Miller’s research focuses on the science of spirituality and its profound impact on mental health. She is the author of The Spiritual Child and will explore how spirituality can be integrated into mental health care for lasting change.
- Dr. David Yaden, PhD – Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Yaden studies the psychology and neuroscience of self-transcendent experiences. His work on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health care is at the forefront of current research.
This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the solution-based future of mental health care. Whether you are a mental health professional, researcher, student, or someone who has experienced mental health challenges, this event offers a very rare opportunity to hear from experts and leaders who are reshaping the field with innovative approaches.
Why Attend?
- Gain Insights: Learn about groundbreaking research in medicine, meditation, religion, and psychedelic therapies that could totally transform mental health care.
- Expert Panel: Engage with leading voices from university and academic experts from Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, and more, who are pushing the boundaries of traditional mental health treatments.
- Interactive Discussion: Participate in an interactive Q&A session to explore how spirituality and science can come together to create a holistic model of mental health care.
Event Details:
- Title: Spirituality as a Catalyst for Mental Health Transformation: Insights and Innovations from Meditation and Psychedelics
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST
- Platform: Zoom (Online)
- Registration: RSVP Here
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative and a much needed conversation that blurs the boundaries of western medicine and all other healing modalities to find a common ground where healing can exponentially be expidited. Register now and join us in exploring the solutions for a brighter future of mental wellness and health care through the lens of spirituality and cutting-edge science.
For more information or to register for the event, please RSVP Here.
About Dr. Anna Yusim: Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Executive Coach, and best-selling author. A leader in bridging spirituality and mental health, she is the Co-Founder of the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Center and Chief Medical Officer of Conscious Health, a holistic mental health treatment center. www.annayusim.com
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