Frequently Asked Questions Student Mental Health Location Are services confidential? New York Medical College is located on a 54-acre suburban Services are confidential. No report is given to any member of campus in Valhalla, New York, 15 miles north of New York City. the faculty or administration. The College is easily accessible by highway and is seven miles What kind of therapy is provided? from the Tappan Zee/Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Frequent Therapy is based upon student need (e.g. supportive, rail and bus service is available. Directions are available at psychodynamic, crisis, cognitive behavioral therapy and www.nymc.edu/directions. psychopharmacological). About Us What if additional sessions are needed/requested? Services will be provided, if necessary, beyond the five sessions. Founded in 1860, New York Medical College (NYMC) is one of the nation’s largest private health sciences colleges. A member When is therapy available? of the Touro College and University System, NYMC is located in Therapy is available by appointment. In addition, walk-in hours Westchester County, New York, and offers degrees from the School are offered twice weekly (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. of Medicine, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences and – 5:00 p.m.; in Skyline, 2S-D45). the School of Health Sciences and Practice, as well as a school of dental medicine and a school of nursing. NYMC provides a wide How do I know if I need help? variety of clinical training opportunities for students, residents and We are available to assist with any and all challenges. practitioners. The College has a strong history of involvement in the You are encouraged to contact us at social and environmental determinants of health and disease and [email protected] for an evaluation, special concern for the underserved. or via phone: psychologist: (914) 594-2542 psychiatrist: (914) 594-2543 clinical social worker: (914) 594-2577 I was seeing a therapist prior to coming to New York Medical College. How do I locate a new therapist in the Westchester County area? We can help you find a therapist. What if I need medication management? There is a psychiatrist on staff who can assist with medication management. What do I do in an emergency? After hours/crisis email: [email protected]. If you or someone you know is in a life-threatening emergency, please for more information call 911 immediately. Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Services Psychologist: (914) 594-2542 Wellness Psychiatrist: (914) 594-2543 What is offered? Clinical social worker: (914) 594-2577 We offer workshops, activities and integrative exercises email: [email protected] that focus on enhancing the overall health of the student New York Medical College population such as weekly yoga, meditation and Pilates classes. Student Mental Health 40 Sunshine Cottage Road Is there a cost to me? Skyline Building, Room 2S-D45 & Wellness Services All workshops, activities and integrative exercises are Valhalla, New York 10595 complimentary. www.nymc.edu/smhws Student Mental Health Services Staff David Stern, M.D., is a psychiatrist • medication management who has experience working with • referral to community providers varied populations. His interests • crisis counseling include psychotherapy and defining • Assistance for the Impaired Medical Student value in behavioral health. Dr. Stern is (AIMS) referral a psychotherapy supervisor for NYMC • individual, short-term psychotherapy psychiatry residents and a candidate in the Psychoanalysis Program at Columbia University. Wellness Services • yoga Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who has experience working • Pilates with diverse populations including Student Mental Health & • meditation those seeking treatment for depression, Wellness Services (smh&ws) • exercise planning anxiety, and lifestyle or career changes. We offer programs designed to reduce stress and anxiety to • wellness planning In addition to her role at NYMC, she also improve the overall well-being of students. We also provide • wellness evaluation provides services at a rehabilitation and free and confidential psychological and psychiatric services for long-term care facility in Westchester County. New York Medical College (NYMC) students. Robin Hershkowitz, M.S.W., LCSW-R, Student Mental Health is a licensed clinical social worker. She Students are entitled to five free confidential sessions per has experience working with diverse academic year. These sessions may encompass support, therapy, populations including those with acute diagnosis and initiation of treatment, if warranted. Referrals, or long-term distress, adjustment to as appropriate, will be offered to community providers with changes in lifecycle, victims of sexual experience in student mental health. assault/trauma, anxiety, depression, We encourage you to contact us via email, sudden loss and bereavement and other life events. She is [email protected], to set up an also certified in problem solving therapy, crisis prevention appointment. Additionally, we offer weekly walk-in hours intervention and social work field instruction. (Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; in Skyline, 2S-D45). Our service prides itself on confidentiality, professionalism, respect, empathy, awareness and enhancement of quality of life for students. Wellness SMH&WS provides free workshops and activities that focus on wellness in the areas of nutrition, sleep, anxiety, meditation, stress management, mindfulness and awareness. We also offer free, integrative exercises in yoga, Pilates and For more information, visit us meditation to enhance the overall health of the student online at nymc.edu/smhws population.