Keynote

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Behavior Analysis

Martin Slyngstad, Autistic Author, Keynote Speaker, and Special Olympics Athlete

August 5, 2025 psychologystat.org0Tagged Athlete, Author, Autistic, Keynote, Martin, Olympics, Slyngstad, Speaker, Special

Martin Slyngstad’s journey is a powerful story of transformation, hope, and resilience. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, many might have underestimated him. But Martin proved from the start that he was unstoppable. His life has been a continuous journey of breaking barriers—first through the written word, then on stages filled with eager listeners, […]

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Behavior Analysis

My Keynote at ICAN 2025

April 23, 2025 psychologystat.org0Tagged ICAN, Keynote

Presenting at ICAN 2025 in Hall B at Onmi Resort in Orlando, FL on Thursday, April 17th Standing on that stage at the ICAN 2025 Conference, delivering my keynote speech, was one of the most powerful, emotional, and unforgettable moments of my professional life. I remember taking a deep breath before I walked out. My […]

Gender-Affirming Physical & Mental Healthcare Should be Standard: In Conversation with 2024 ADAA Conference Keynote Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH

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Anxiety & Depression

Gender-Affirming Physical & Mental Healthcare Should be Standard: In Conversation with 2024 ADAA Conference Keynote Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH

May 23, 2024 psychologystat.org0Tagged ADAA, Alex, Conference, Conversation, GenderAffirming, Healthcare, Keuroghlian, Keynote, mental, MPH, Physical, Standard

A lot can happen in 10 years. For Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH (any pronouns), the last decade has certainly been a busy, productive, and significant one, not just for the field of mental health but the psychiatrist’s own professional development and work in gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse people. The Associate Chief of […]