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Jun 18, 2024 · Brain Health Is Rooted in State of Mind, Finds Study. A new study from the Mitochondrial PsychoBiology Lab of Martin Picard, PhD, associate professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, suggests that a more positive state of mind may slow down age-related cognitive decline, lower the chances ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Brain Health Is Rooted in State of Mind, Finds Study. June 18, 2024. Having more positive experiences in life is associated with lower odds of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, slower cognitive decline with age, and even a longer life.
This three-day event includes multiple breakout sessions, pre-convention courses, and opportunities for networking. Exciting pre-convention courses, workshops, and poster presentations bringing current research, skills, and topics to the field. Earn up to 12 hours of continuing education credit.
- Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, MD
- Moira Tashjian, MPA
- Thomas Smith, MD
- Emil J. Slane, BS, MS
- Jeremy Darman, MSW, MA
- Gerald M. Engel, Rph, MBA
- Audrey Erazo-Trivino, Psyd
- Joe Katagiri, DrPH, MPA, CPH
- Sarah Kuriakose, Phd, BCBA-D
- Li-Wen Lee, MD
Commissioner
Dr. Sullivan has served as Commissioner for the New York State Office of Mental Health since 2014. As Commissioner, she has guided the expansion of community-based treatment, reinvesting over 100 million dollars in community services and enabling individuals living with serious mental illness to live successfully in their community. Major initiatives have included the integration of physical, mental health and substance use in care and treatment, integrating prevention, wellness and the socia...
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Moira Tashjian provides oversight and guidance to a multi-billion-dollar budget with over 14,000 employees all committed to improving the lives of individuals challenged with mental health needs. Moira has over thirty-five years of experience serving at the local, regional, and state levels of the mental health system. Moira was also instrumental in opening some of the first housing programs in the early 1990's for individuals who were homeless living with HIV/AIDS. She came to OMH in 2001 af...
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Smith oversees clinical and quality aspects of the New York State public mental health system with a focus on improving access to prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation services for persons with serious mental illness (SMI). He is the recipient of numerous NIMH and foundation grants for studies of engagement strategies for persons with SMI, services for persons with first episode psychosis, and care management approaches for high need persons with SMI. Dr. Smith is also Special Lecturer...
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Fiscal Officer
Emil Slane brings 28 years of budgeting, fiscal, and policy experience to the Office of Mental Health. In this role, Emil oversees the Office of Financial Management with responsibility for budgeting, contracting, cost reporting, revenue collection, rate setting, capital and administrative support and strategic financial planning activities for the OMH. Emil started his career in state government as a public management intern in 1993. He joined OMH in 2008 as the Director of Community Budget...
Deputy Commissioner for State and Local Operations
Mr. Darman oversees the five OMH regional field offices, the OMH Community Outreach and Public Education Bureau, and the divisions responsible for civil and forensic State operations. Jeremy previously served as the Special Assistant to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, and the Director of Planning for OMH. Prior to his service with the State, Jeremy held positions in policy analysis and governmental relations where he provided member technical assistance and worked closely with the State Le...
Associate Commissioner and Chief Medical Informatics Officer
The clinical application of technology is growing rapidly and is essential to the behavioral health system of the future. As Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), Jerry is responsible for overseeing the expanded use of technology to advance clinical care within OMH and the larger public mental health system. He is the executive sponsor and clinical business owner for all OMH clinical IT systems, including the Empire State VistA which is the largest VistA implementation outside of the Vete...
Associate Commissioner, Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives
Dr. Audrey Erazo-Trivino currently serves as the Associate Commissioner of OMH’s Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives. This Office is charged with advancing new mental health policy and programs emphasizing widespread prevention efforts with a foundational goal of promoting mental health equity for all New Yorkers. Prior to joining OMH, Dr. Erazo-Trivino has close to three decades of experience and expertise in working with vulnerable populations across the lifespan. She has provided b...
Deputy Commissioner, Division of Managed Care
Before being named as the Associate Commissioner of OMH’s Division of Managed Care, Dr. Katagiri served as OMH’s Deputy Division Director for Managed Care and Bureau Director of Finance and Data Analytics. Dr. Katagiri worked as the Team Leader for Long Term Care within the New York State Division of Budget. Prior to his tenure with DOB, he was a Health Program Administrator for the Department of Health, working on long term care Medicaid waiver programs. Dr. Katagiri holds a Bachelor of Arts...
Associate Commissioner, Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families
Dr. Kuriakose oversees services and supports in the children’s public health system at OMH. She previously was the State-wide Director of Psychology for OMH and the Senior Director for Autism and Developmental Neuroscience at NYU Langone Health. She is a licensed psychologist and licensed behavior analyst, and her research and clinical specialization is in evidence-based behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions for individuals who are dually diagnosed with intellectually/developmenta...
Associate Commissioner, Division of Forensic Services
Dr. Lee’s Division coordinates delivery of mental health services to individuals involved with New York State's criminal justice system. These services include restoration to fitness to stand trial, assessment and management of insanity accedes, assessment and treatment of sexual offenders under MHL Article 10, and correctional mental health treatment. These services have grown into a system of care that includes three Joint Commission-accredited secure forensic psychiatric centers, one of wh...
May 31, 2024 · The report explores mental health before and after the height of the pandemic, which worsened feelings like loneliness and grief, as well as economic instability, and existing inequalities, which are drivers of mental health.
Meet our multidisciplinary team of neuro-oncology specialists at the Columbia Department of Neurology in NYC. To request an appointment, call 646-426-3876.
The New York State Office of Mental Health promotes the mental health of all New Yorkers and provides hope and recovery for adults with serious mental disorders and children with serious emotional disturbances. It conducts public education and awareness campaigns and violence prevention initiatives.
