Review past events at the DeWitt Wallace Institute for Psychiatry.
2025

To Listen and To Hear: Music and the Memory of Trauma
April 30, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pmJeremy Eichler, Ph.D. Tufts University

Free Virtual Narcan Training Workshop
April 23, 2025
6:00pmThe Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry’s SAFE (Support, Advocacy and Family Education) Program is inviting anyone interested to participate in a 10-15 minute virtual Narcan training on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm ET. Registration is free but required. Please register here: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117443048673/WN_s0WBb2NcS... To request a Narcan kit be mailed to you after the training, please provide a mailing address here: https://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9mbvPNkaw980HY

Deprivatizing Emotions, Racializing Public Feelings: Kenneth B. Clark and the Psychologization of Antiblack Environments, 1940s-1950s
April 16, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pm“Deprivatizing Emotions, Racializing Public Feelings: Kenneth B. Clark and the Psychologization of Antiblack Environments, 1940s-1950s” Kelsey Henry, Ph.D., Princeton University

On the Grand Plan for Brain and Mental Health
March 19, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pm"On the Grand Plan for Brain and Mental Health" Nicole Rust, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

SAFE Program Webinar: Psychedelics: The History and Possibilities
March 12, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pmPsychedelics have been part of human history for centuries, possibly as far back as ancient Greece. These substances have a remarkable ability to inspire profound and mystical experiences, offering a glimpse into altered states of consciousness. They achieve this by temporarily quieting the brain's "default mode network," the part of the brain associated with our sense of self, leading to an egoless state. But psychedelics aren’t just about the "trip"—they also spark a fascinating process called neuroplasticity, where the brain becomes more capable of forming new connections. This has opened the door to exciting possibilities in the field of mental health and addiction treatment. In this talk, Dr. Richard Friedman will explore the basics of psychedelics, their potential benefits, and how they are being studied as tools to help with conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction. He will also discuss what the future might hold, including the development of psychedelics that enhance brain flexibility without the hallucinogenic experience. Whether you're curious or cautious, this talk will offer insights to help you better understand these intriguing substances and their potential role in healing. Registration to the live online lecture is free. CE credit needs to be purchased separately. To register and purchase optional CE credit for the event, visit https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/education-training/continuing-educa...

London Kleinians in Los Angeles
March 5, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pm“London Kleinians in Los Angeles” Jennifer Langham, Ph.D., Psychoanalytic Center of California

SAFE Program Webinar: Understanding Addiction: The Brain Science Behind Substance Use
February 26, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pmWhy do some people struggle with addiction while others don’t? In this webinar, Dr. Katerina Christodoulides, a current Addiction Psychiatry Fellow at Weill Cornell, will break down the fundamentals of addiction neurobiology in clear, accessible terms. She will explore how substances affect the brain, drive behavior, and make recovery so challenging. Whether you're looking to better support a loved one or simply deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with science-based insights and compassionate strategies to navigate addiction with clarity and care.

The Question of Unworthy Life: Eugenics and Germany’s Twentieth Century
February 19, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pm“The Question of Unworthy Life: Eugenics and Germany’s Twentieth Century” Dagmar Herzog, Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center

Imagination and Nationalism
February 5, 2025
1:15pm to 2:45pm“Imagination and Nationalism” Richard Slotkin, Ph.D., Wesleyan University in conversation with George J. Makari, M.D.

SAFE Program Webinar: What Families Should Know About Vaping
January 22, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pmSubstance use among adolescents and young adults has been declining, except for one: nicotine. In the U.S., Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), or vaping, are being used at unprecedented rates, with nearly 2 in 5 12th-grade students reporting past-year use. Join Dr. Ipp and Dr. Avery, specialists in adolescent medicine and addiction, for an informative discussion and Q&A session about this growing trend. Families, parents, and community members will gain valuable insights on the impact of vaping, how to recognize signs of use, and strategies for supporting young people in making healthier choices.