Anna Yusim, MD

Anna Yusim, MD Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach.

Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with private practices in New York City and Connecticut. She is a best-selling author of "Fulfilled - How the Science of Spirituality Helps You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life" and clinical faculty member at Yale Medical School, where she is currently working to establish a Spirituality & Mental Health Center.

11/26/2025

Traditional PTSD treatments often fall short for veterans grappling with trauma and moral injury. Psychedelics, combined with therapy, offer a unique approach—addressing not just symptoms, but also identity, meaning, and connection. Can this be the missing piece in healing? Note: Majority of psychedelics are not yet legal and much of the research on these powerful medications is still underway. We need more double-blind placebo control trials with the highest scientific integrity.

Our words shape our reality. The inner dialogue we carry becomes the emotional climate we live in each day. When we repl...
11/21/2025

Our words shape our reality. The inner dialogue we carry becomes the emotional climate we live in each day.

When we replace self-criticism with affirmations grounded in truth — “I am worthy of love,” “I am capable,” “I deserve success” — we begin to rewire the brain for resilience and compassion.

Affirmations are not empty phrases; they are powerful reminders of our inherent wholeness. Over time, these new patterns of thought create emotional safety, allowing self-doubt to soften and self-trust to emerge.

Through conscious repetition, our inner voice becomes not a source of judgment, but one of healing, encouragement, and hope.

11/20/2025

Ketamine has established benefits as an anesthetic and for managing chronic pain. More recently, it has shown significant promise in treating various mental health conditions, particularly those that are resistant to conventional therapies, such as treatment-resistant depression and severe suicidal ideation.
Important Considerations:

Administration: Ketamine can be administered intravenously (IV infusion), intramuscularly, or via an FDA-approved nasal spray called esketamine (Spravato) for TRD.

Medical Oversight: Therapeutic use requires administration in a clinical setting under careful observation due to potential side effects like high blood pressure and dissociation.

Risks: Ketamine is generally safe when used medically at appropriate doses. However, recreational abuse at high doses can lead to significant health dangers, including psychological dependency, cognitive impairment, and long-term bladder/urinary issues.

FDA Warning: The FDA has warned patients and providers about potential risks associated with using compounded ketamine products outside of certified medical settings

Ready to discover a new approach to mental wellness that honors both science and soul?
11/10/2025

Ready to discover a new approach to mental wellness that honors both science and soul?

I will be speaking at Consciousness Drinks NYC.Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/consciousness-drinks-nycAnnou...
11/10/2025

I will be speaking at Consciousness Drinks NYC.
Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/consciousness-drinks-
nyc

Announcement below:

Consciousness Drinks is a gathering for PRACTITIONERS!
The goal is to support you with introductions to philanthropists and investors in the mental health and consciousness space. We are also showcasing breakthrough technologies and research that support mental health and that advance our understanding of consciousness and reality.

We are so pleased to announce the next Consciousness Drinks. Dr.
Anna Yusim, CEO of the Mina, Body & Spirit Institute and Co-Founder of the Yale Mental Health and Spirituality Program, will guide us through heartful networking practices designed to help us see and be seen, practice compassion with ourselves and others, and open ourselves to the wisdom that emerges when we connect authentically.

Agenda:

6:00 Arrive, Network (order food & drink)
7:00 Melting Reality Practice - Jody R. Weiss
7:05 Dr. Anna Yusim - An Introduction to Connecting Deeply
7:25 Networking
8:00 End
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How can you unlock your full potential as a leader?
11/08/2025

How can you unlock your full potential as a leader?

I am speaking at The Global Psychedelic Week. Topic: Science and Research on Psychedelic Healing For Veterans. Speakers:...
11/06/2025

I am speaking at The Global Psychedelic Week.

Topic: Science and Research on Psychedelic Healing For Veterans.

Speakers: Oksana Gryshchenko, Dr. Simon Ruffell, Anna Yusim MD, Dr.
Grace Blest-Hopley PhD

Moderator: Pinni Baumol

Panel description: Reviewing the latest scientific findings and clinical trials demonstrating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for veterans with PTSD and related conditions.

Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-psychedelic-week-tickets-1296073022299

In The Seismic Shift in You, Drs. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith reveal the seven powerful shifts every leader...
11/05/2025

In The Seismic Shift in You, Drs. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith reveal the seven powerful shifts every leader needs to deepen connection, strengthen self-awareness, and lead with authenticity.

Pre-order now: https://a.co/d/6fT0nO7

Do it now. Sometimes later becomes never.
11/04/2025

Do it now. Sometimes later becomes never.

Join Our Next Medical School - Divinity School Mixer on November 13th at 5pm!We hope you can join us for the next Medica...
11/03/2025

Join Our Next Medical School - Divinity School Mixer on November 13th at 5pm!

We hope you can join us for the next Medical School–Divinity School Wine & Dessert Mixer of the 2025–2026 academic year.
The event will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 5:00 PM in Neibuhr Hall, located by the front entrance of the Divinity School.

The evening will begin with a powerful dialogue between Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry James Kimmel Jr., JD, author of The Science of Revenge, and Senior Associate Dean of Divinity Joyce Mercer, MSW, MDiv, DMin, PhD.

The subject of the evening will be “From Vengeance to Liberation: A Dialogue on Forgiveness Across Science and Faith.”

Professor Kimmel will present his central thesis—that revenge functions as a societal and psychological addiction, driving phenomena such as mass shootings, school bullying, and cycles of political and interpersonal violence—and will highlight forgiveness as a scientifically supported antidote.

Dean Mercer will offer a spiritual and theological perspective on forgiveness, drawing on her work in pastoral care, adolescent development, and liberatory hope to explore how faith traditions and spiritual practice can cultivate the capacity to release vengeance and foster healing in individuals and communities.

The dialogue will be followed by a facilitated group discussion with attendees.

Parking: Betts House, 393 Prospect Street. Signs and a host will direct you to Niebuhr Hall.

Bring friends, colleagues, and curious minds from across disciplines.

11/02/2025

When can you really listen to your intuition?
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Dr. Anna Yusim is a board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in New York City's Upper East Side and a Lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University, where she studied Biology & Philosophy. Dr. Yusim attended Yale Medical School & the NYU Residency Training Program in Psychiatry. She believes every person is unique and therefore needs an individually-tailored therapy approach. The philosophy of Dr. Yusim’s practice is to help individuals achieve their highest level of psychological, emotional & mental well-being. Dr. Yusim's book: "Fulfilled - How the Science of Spirituality Helps You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life" is currently available to order on Amazon.com