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name: Sandra Steingard
about: Dr. Sandra Steingard is the Chief Medical Officer at Howard Center where she has worked for over 23 years. She is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Her clinical practice has primarily included patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. She has an interest in early episode psychosis and has participated in statewide and agency initiatives to better serve this population and their families. She has trained in Open Dialogue and is a member of the planning group developing Collaborative Network Approach, a Vermont developed adaptation of Open Dialogue and reflecting approaches. She serves on the Board of the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care, American Dr. Sandra Steingard is the Chief Medical Officer at Howard Center where she has worked for over 23 years. She is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Her clinical practice has primarily included patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. She has an interest in early episode psychosis and has participated in statewide and agency initiatives to better serve this population and their families. She has trained in Open Dialogue and is a member of the planning group developing Collaborative Network Approach, a Vermont developed adaptation of Open Dialogue and reflecting approaches. She serves on the Board of the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care, American Association of Community Psychiatrists, and Mad In America Continuing Education. She was named to Best Doctors in America in 2003. She speaks internationally and writes a blog called “Anatomy of a Psychiatrist” on the website www.madinamerica.com. ...more