If I am not for myself, who is for me
But if I am for my own self only, what am i,
And if not now, when
Rabbi Hillel
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and writer with experience in the field of mental health as a practicing clinician, medical writer, researcher, educator and disability consultant. Formerly, I was the National Clinical Monitor for Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NYC, where I was involved in the first national protocol (Cognex) for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
I am the WebMD Psychologist/Expert for Anxiety/Panic and have appeared on more national and local TV and radio programs, magazines and newspapers than I care to mention. Let’s just say they include many of the top ones and leave it at that. If you want more information, check my bio in Who’s Who in America or Who’s Who in the World. I try to contribute daily tweets on Twitter, so please take a look and, if you want, follow me @drpatfarrell. I am a member of the SAG-AFTRA entertainment union.
My writings include chapters in professional books, articles and my own books, How to Be Your Own Therapist (McGraw-Hill) available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. The book has been translated into two versions of Chinese, French and Portuguese. My latest book, It’s Not All in Your Head, is available from Amazon. There are links to both books beneath the books’ covers in the left-hand margin, so just click on them.
A Kindle version of “It’s Not All in Your Head” is now available.
Continuing education is also something where I contribute and I’ve prepared modules for healthcare professionals on MS (Behaviorlhealth), writing Social Security Disability (Healthforumonline) reports for adults and one for children’s Disability reports for HealthForumOnline, medical disorders and psychiatric symptoms and I’ve also written exam prep questions for a psychiatry USMLE course.
My philosophy is simple; all of us, especially healthcare professionals, have a responsibility to give back to our community. This website is one of the ways in which I hope to fulfill that mandate. I hope that you do find it helpful.
Please remember that these pages are intended to serve as starting points for searching out material which you may find useful in a variety of areas. It is not an exhaustive resource and the presence of a link simply means you may want to look at it, not that it is the ultimate authority nor should you give it any inordinate amount of weight. Be sure to scroll down the pages because you’ll find much more.
BULLYING MODULE: Too many kids are the victims of bullying both in school and on the internet. Here’s a link to a Teaching Module on Bullying from The American Psychological Association. Please pass it around to every teacher and counselor you know.
歡迎來到我們的朋友在中國。
If you’d like to see some of my TV appearances, the following have links embedded into them to take you to that site.
My relaxation video is now on my YouTube Channel and several other sites. Take a look.
The Exercise page on this website has been removed because of a change in the software we are using. You’ll find videos on our Videos page here. Remember that before beginning any exercise routine, check with your physician regarding it.
Today Show with Matt Lauer
Dr. Farrell on Anderson Cooper 360
Good News: “50 Things to Do When You Turn 50”, for which I wrote a chapter and donated my royalties to breast cancer research, has realized $100K in royalties as a result of the multiple authors who all donated their writing. It is hardcover and was published in Fall 2010. Your support will aid cancer research.
TWITTER: Yes, I tweet frequently throughout the day and usually begin early in the morning on the East Coast of the USA. Why? Because I believe that there’s information which is both interesting and vital for people to have. I don’t confine my tweets to psychology or things about therapy or cognition. I include medical information, psychiatry, FDA recalls, info on computers, software, websites, film, apps and other things that strike me as useful. So, I’d appreciate any new “followers” who care to join me on this voyage of discovery. Go to @drpatfarrell and we’re off.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not offer either therapy or advice via the internet or email. While I appreciate the interest that people have shown in their outreaches to me via email, I cannot do this and will not respond to these notes. I would recommend that anyone who is experiencing personal difficulties seek out a qualified, licensed psychologist in their area.