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In the hope of bridging the gap between psychological science and the Jewish community, the newly-established Center for Anxiety in New York City will host a conference on April 29, 2012, on Judaism and Mental Health Research.Dr. David Pelcovitz of Yeshiva University will be keynote speaker for the conference, which will bring researchers, clinicians, students, and members of the community together to learn about the connection between mental health and Jewish spirituality/religion, and discuss challenges facing the dissemination of evidence-based psychotherapy to the Jewish community. New studies in this area and student research will also be included.The full list of presenters and other details about the conference can be found at: http://centerforanxiety.org/training.html
Conference Overview & Format
Over the past two decades, evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) have become ubiquitous in healthcare settings. During this same period, empirical research on spirituality/religion (S/R) and mental health has dramatically increased. However, Jewish populations have been traditionally neglected in research on S/R, and evidence-based treatments are rarely adapted to a Jewish religious context. This encumbers the provision of efficacious, culturally-sensitive treatments within the Jewish community. To bridge these important gaps, this one-day conference will connect researchers who study Jewish mental health with clinicians by featuring a series of research talks, Q&A with an expert panel of clinician-researchers, a series of rapid-fire (5-minute) student presentations, and a poster session presenting new research in this area. Participants will learn about recent empirical studies about the relevance of Jewish S/R to mental health and issues facing the Jewish community. Participants will also learn about innovative techniques to provide Jewish individuals with evidence-based treatment.
Keynote Speaker
David Pelcovitz, Ph.D. (Yeshiva University)
Research Presenters
Adam Cohen, Ph.D. (Arizona State University)
Yitzchak Schechter, Ph.D. (Center for Applied Psychology)
Esther Altmann, Ph.D (Private Practice, Manhattan)
Steven Pirutinsky (Columbia University)
David Baruch (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee)
Clinical Panel
Moderator: Jedidiah Siev, Ph.D. (Nova Southeastern University)
Evelyn Behar, Ph.D. (University of Illinois, Chicago)
Michelle Friedman, M.D. (Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
Steven Friedman, Ph.D. (State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center)
Elyssa Kushner, Psy.D. (Philadelphia VA Medical Center)
Dena Rabinowitz, Ph.D. (Cognitive Behavioral Psychology of New York)
Jonathan Schwartz, Psy.D. (Center for Anxiety Relief)
Date, Time & Location
Sunday, April 29th, 2012
9:00am-5:00pm
Center for Anxiety
116 West 23rd Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10011
Phone: 646 837 5557
Email: [email protected]
Intended Audience
This conference is designed for mental health professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, chaplains, and counselors. Graduate students, fellows and residents are most welcome. No previous familiarity with research on spirituality and mental heath research is necessary.
Registration
Professionals - $50 in advance ($60 on-site registration)
Students - $40 in advance ($50 on-site registration)
To register visit http://centerforanxiety.org/training.html
Tentative Schedule
9:00-9:15, Continental breakfast (coffee, juice, fruit, pastries)
9:15-9:30, Opening remarks
9:30-12:00, Research presentations
12:00-1:30, Lunch (for purchase) and poster session
1:30-2:00, Rapid-fire student research presentations
2:00-3:45, Clinical Panel
3:45-4:00, Break
4:00-4:45, Keynote address
4:45-5:00pm, Closing remarks