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Join our free community education event led by Dr. Bernadine Han, a psychoanalyst and addiction psychiatrist, exploring how psychodynamic theory helps us understand addiction as a response to emotional pain, trauma and unmet needs, and how this perspective can deepen empathy and support recovery. What you’ll learn: Core psychodynamic concepts relevant to addiction, including emotional regulation and the self-medication hypothesisHow substance use can serve as an adaptation to psychological distress, trauma or unmet needsWays a psychodynamic perspective can deepen empathy and inform compassionate approaches to recovery

Chair’s Year-End Summary Francis S. Lee, MD, PhD Chair and Psychiatrist-in-Chief Weill Cornell Medicine *Please note that identical lecture materials will be presented on both dates. Please only attend the session that is most convenient to you.*

Chair’s Year-End Summary Francis S. Lee, MD, PhD Chair and Psychiatrist-in-Chief Weill Cornell Medicine *Please note that identical lecture materials will be presented on both dates. Please only attend the session that is most convenient to you.*

2026 Community Education Series hosted by The Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Free Zoom registration: https://nyph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Prie9M4BT3q1Lg7IzED6Gw#/registr... Open to community members, caregivers, educators, and professionals interested in supporting youth mental health Social media is a central part of young people’s daily lives and offers opportunities for connection, creativity and learning. It can also present challenges for mental health and well-being. Understanding how social media influences youth is increasingly important for families, educators and communities who support them. Join us for this free, one-hour webinar exploring what current research tells us about social media and youth mental health, along with practical guidance you can use in everyday life to encourage healthier digital habits. Learning Highlights: Understand the risks & benefits of social media for youthLearn how to talk with kids about their online experiencesHow to stay informed as technology continues to evolve Featured Presenters: Shannon Bennett, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry, Weill Cornell MedicineColleen Cullen, Psy.D. - Associate Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry), Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Lecture Title: "New perspectives on negative symptoms in schizophrenia" Gregory P. Strauss, PhD Franklin Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience University of Georgia

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This presentation examines the emerging trend of looksmaxxing and its clinical implications on male adolescents. It reviews the timeline of looksmaxxing, dating back to the 2010s, and explores the influence of social media platforms on the growth and reach of the movement. The presentation will review terminology used within looksmaxxing communities and explore how the trend impacts youth across different racial identities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Finally, the presentation will identify psychological warning signs for clinicians working with youth who are either exposed to, or actively engaging in, looksmaxxing content. 1 CE credit available to WCM Department of Psychiatry full time and voluntary faculty Psychologists, Social Workers and LMHCs, who sign in with their full name, attend the entire lecture and complete a survey which will be emailed following the completion of the lecture.

Lecture Title: "The Effect of Social Influence on Effort-Cost Decision-Making in Schizophrenia" Jaisal Taara Merchant, MA Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis Psychology Intern, Weill Cornell Medicine Lecture Title: "The Disclosure Dilemma: Navigating Real-Time Medical Record Access on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit" Fabian Thompson, MD Resident Physician, Department of Psychiatry, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell

2026 Clinician Education Series hosted by The Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Co-sponsored by the Weill Cornell Medicine Academy for Behavioral Health and Continuing Education Free registration: eeds.com/live/486986 Please note that registration will close at 11:59pm ET on the day before the event (May 14). 1 CE Credit Hour Available FREE for Psychologists (NY & APA-accepted), Social Workers (NY) and Mental Health Counselors (NY) Learn more CE information: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:7c39a51b-752f-404c-9506-6fe4... Event Abstract: Social media is ubiquitous in the lives of young people today. There are myriad risks and benefits in the relationship between social media use and mental health in the lives of youth. Continued research is needed to fully understand these relationships and the implications for mental health professionals working with youth. This workshop will review extant public health and clinical research, as well as provide recommendations for mental health professionals seeking to further investigation in this area and/or address social media use and mental health in a clinical setting. Ongoing and future research recommendations will be shared, and guidelines for understanding, communicating, and conducting research on social media and youth mental health will be discussed. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the risks and benefits of social media in the lives of youth and their relationship to youth mental health 2. Utilize research to inform clinical and educational advice to youth and families 3. Apply evidence-based treatment principles to social media use in youth Featured Presenters: Shannon Bennett, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry, Weill Cornell MedicineKatherine M. Keyes, Ph.D. - Susan Laskar Brody Professor of Population Mental Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

A decade of research has established relationships between social media use and mental health in adolescents; however evidence-based interventions for navigating this relationship are lacking. Existing interventions rely on abstinence-based models which tend to ostracize teens, neglect benefits of social media use, and fail to provide long-term skill acquisition. Research shows that harm reduction and strengths-based treatments are often more effective. This talk will overview a CBT-based intervention to provide psychoeducation and skills training to teens to minimize risks and maximize benefits in social media use and mental health. We will teach and demonstrate the core components of the intervention and their application for social media use, including assessment tools, psychoeducation, self-monitoring, mindfulness, values clarification, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, mental health misinformation, and unrealistic body image standards. 1 CE credit available to WCM Department of Psychiatry full time and voluntary faculty Psychologists, Social Workers and LMHCs, who sign in with their full name, attend the entire lecture and complete a survey which will be emailed following the completion of the lecture.