How to Reverse Mental Illness Forever
Her signature hopeful, evidence-forward roadmap — moving a room from diagnosis to lasting change.
Keynotes · Workshops · Panels
I help leaders reverse mental illness in kids.
Dr. Adena Shaviva Blickstein — child psychiatrist, writer, and performer — brings energetic, vivacious, lighthearted warmth to every stage, for leaders committed to transforming youth mental health.
Teal Dragon Healing · Stamford CT15+
Years in psychiatry
MD MPH
Columbia School of Public Health
Author
A Journey to Family Unity & Transformation
Founder
The Family Attunement Movement
Speaking topics
Signature talks that move a room.
Also speaking on pediatric mental health innovation, neurodiversity, resilience, relationship-centered care, and organizational transformation.
What Is the Origin of Mental Illness?
Tracing where suffering truly begins, so teams can design prevention — not just treatment.
The Myths of Mental Illness
Demystifying the stories families and staff carry — with warmth and clarity, never jargon.
Understanding Parental Narcissism & Its Effects on Children
How attachment wounds shape a child — and how families and clinicians begin to repair them.
Becoming an Empowered Community Leader
A practical leadership toolkit for schools, clinics, and behavioral health teams driving systemic change.
Anyone Can Reverse Mental Illness
The rallying close that sends every seat out the door committed to a next step.
About Dr. Blickstein
Doctor, writer, performer.
Known for her energetic, vivacious, lighthearted warmth, Dr. Blickstein pairs 15+ years of psychiatric practice with a performer's instinct for a room. Her work is grounded in one urgent belief: mental illness in kids can be reversed — and leaders are the ones to do it.
- MD, MPH — Columbia School of Public Health, Maternal & Child Health
- 15+ years in psychiatry, specialty in child & adolescent psychiatry
- Corrections, veterans, emergency room, inpatient & outpatient care
- Addiction medicine provider
- Former medical director of a community-based psychiatric clinic
- CEO & founder of Teal Dragon Healing, Stamford CT
- Author of A Journey to Family Unity and Transformation
- Founder of the Family Attunement Movement
Booking formats
Ways to work together.
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Keynotes
High-energy signature addresses built for a packed room.
F
Featured Talks
Spotlight sessions for conferences and signature events.
E
Executive Presentations
Strategy-level briefings for boards and leadership teams.
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Workshops & Professional Training
Hands-on skill-building for staff, clinicians, and educators.
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Panels
Vivacious, moderated conversations that keep the room leaning in.
Audiences served
Built for people who show up.
Available for events and organizations committed to transforming youth mental health, including:
- Conferences
- Healthcare organizations
- Educational institutions
- Behavioral health organizations
- Family-focused organizations
- Leaders transforming youth mental health
Let's bring the spark to your room
Ready to reverse the story?
Ready to explore bringing Dr. Blickstein to your event? Start with a free exploration call — pick a time that works for you.
Schedule an exploration callFree 20-minute call · no commitment