Dr. Linda Gochfeld, Medical Director at SERV, recently presented a workshop at the 8th Annual Conference of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-New Jersey. The conference, which took place Aug. 16 at Kean University, was titled "Surviving to Thriving."

Dr. Gochfeld presented "A Psychiatrist's Perspective on the Recovery Model," in which she spoke about her experience as a psychiatrist and how the Recovery model has changed practice over the years.

In her workshop, according to an article by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), Dr. Gochfeld "emphasized that the recovery model focuses on respect for the individuals and working towards their ability to lead meaningful lives in their communities, and that this is achieved by addressing all biological, psychological, social and vocational needs."

To read NJAMHAA's full article, click here.