In this Mental Health Minute, Yalda Safai, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of self-care and practicing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills when faced with either personal or nationwide tragedies such as mass shootings.
Dr Safai is a psychiatrist in New York City. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA and went on to do a dual MD/MPH program. She completed a Master’s in Public Health, along with her medical degree, in order to pursue a career in global mental health. She did her training at New York Medical College and currently practices in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and California.
Dr Safai has also been a contributor to multiple news outlets including ABC News, Good Morning America, Fox News, NewsNation, Dr. Phil, and others. She is also a medical reviewer for Healthline and Medical News Today. In addition to the practice of medicine, she dedicates her time to delivering accurate medical information to the general public.