Creating Psychodynamic Psychiatrists-View Presentation

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The event celebrates Dr. Marilyn Benoit's prestigious career in social psychiatry with the Abraham L. Halpern Humanitarian Award. Dr. Eugenio Roth, the former president of the American Association of Social Psychiatry, and Dr. John Halpern introduce Dr. Benoit, recognizing her impressive achievements and dedication to child and adolescent psychiatry. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Benoit pursued her education in the U.S., excelling at Howard and Georgetown Universities. Her contributions span academic, clinical, and humanitarian endeavors; she initiated the Suicide Prevention Initiative at Gallaudet University and founded the Marilyn B. Benoit Child Maltreatment Award.<br /><br />Dr. Benoit's lecture highlights the critical role of attachment and trust in early life as foundational to mental health and social connectedness. She emphasizes addressing social determinants of health and critiques the underdiagnosis of dissociative disorders. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional observations, she illustrates the lasting impact of childhood environments on mental health.<br /><br />Discussions involve Jack Griffith and Kirk James contributing insights on global mental health, moral injury, and societal trauma. Griffith highlights the evolution of mental health priorities, while James addresses the societal impact of mass shootings.<br /><br />Dr. Benoit advocates for systemic changes in healthcare and mental health support, notably emphasizing community-based forms of psychiatry and social support. She integrates professional insights with personal narratives to propose a holistic approach to achieving mental well-being through nurturing foundational relationships and community engagement.

Keywords

Dr. Marilyn Benoit

social psychiatry

Abraham L. Halpern Humanitarian Award

child and adolescent psychiatry

Suicide Prevention Initiative

Marilyn B. Benoit Child Maltreatment Award

attachment and trust

social determinants of health

dissociative disorders

global mental health

societal trauma

community-based psychiatry