December 2018 News & Events Popular Articles from the Riggs Blog
Eric Plakun_ MD
Austen Riggs Center Board of Trustees Appoints Eric M. Plakun, MD, as Medical Director/CEO
Speaking about his new role, Dr. Plakun said, “I am deeply honored and excited to take on the leadership of an institution whose work and mission I feel so wholly committed to.”
>>Read more
13 Reasons Why Season 2: A Clinical Perspective
Riggs clinical staff member Elizabeth Weinberg, MD; and research psychologist Katie Lewis, PhD, offer a two-part series that explores the impact, consequences, and the portrayal of American teens in the controversial Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.
>>Impact and Consequences (Part 1)
>>Portrayal of American Teens (Part 2)
Austen Riggs Center Researcher Dr. Katie Lewis Receives Major Grant from AFSP
Dr. Lewis has received the competitive Young Investigator Innovation Grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for her study “Impact of Interpersonal Experiences on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors.” >>Read more
Giving to Riggs
Please consider a year-end donation to the Austen Riggs Center. You can dedicate your gift to our mission of clinical care, including patient aid and our Activities Program, or in support of the Erikson Institute’s vital research, education, and outreach initiatives. >>Donate today
Thank you for your support. Happy Holidays!
Careers at Riggs
December Career Highlight: Advancement Coordinator
The advancement coordinator contributes to the success and vitality of the office of advancement, which raises funds to support the mission of the Austen Riggs Center and acts as a liaison with alumni (former patients, former staff and former Board members). >>Learn more
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