Samantha Boardman, MD, is a psychiatrist and a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York City. In her private practice as well as in her blog, www.PositivePrescription.com, and her forthcoming book, Everyday Strong, Samantha’s focus is not on mental illness but on mental wellness: on practical strategies for enhancing wellbeing and cultivating resilience in the face of life’s daily challenges.

Ulrich Baer is University Professor at New York University where he teaches literature and photography, and writes frequently about photography, art, literature, and other subjects. He is also the host of the podcast “Think About It” and editorial director at Warbler Press. Caroline Weber is a specialist of French literature, history, and culture. She is Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Barnard College and Columbia University in New York City.

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