Raquel Eidelman Cohen
Raquel Eidelman Cohen is a renowned psychiatrist and professor emeritus at Harvard Medical School. She is best known for her extensive work in the field of disaster mental health, particularly in helping communities recover from traumatic events.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Cohen was born and raised in Peru. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru, before moving to the United States to pursue her medical degree. She earned her M.D. from the University of Miami and later completed her residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Career[edit | edit source]
Cohen has had a distinguished career in the field of psychiatry, with a particular focus on disaster mental health. She has worked extensively with communities affected by natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other traumatic events, helping them to recover and rebuild.
In addition to her clinical work, Cohen has also made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry through her research and teaching. She has published numerous articles and books on disaster mental health and has been a professor at Harvard Medical School for many years.
Contributions to Disaster Mental Health[edit | edit source]
Cohen's work in disaster mental health has been groundbreaking. She has developed a model for community recovery after traumatic events that emphasizes the importance of resilience and coping strategies. This model has been used in communities around the world, helping them to recover from disasters and traumatic events.
Cohen has also been instrumental in training other mental health professionals to work in disaster settings. She has developed training programs and materials that are used worldwide, helping to ensure that communities have the mental health support they need in the aftermath of a disaster.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Over the course of her career, Cohen has received numerous awards and recognition for her work. She is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has received the International Red Cross's highest honor for her contributions to disaster mental health.
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