Recent Events
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Janeane moderated a panel called Mind Matters - Accessing Resources for Mental Wellbeing. The Academy Gold event took place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater to address the unique stressors and pressures faced by individuals working in the film industry, offering insights and strategies to foster resilience and promote wellbeing.
Featuring: Jaymes Black, CEO at The Trevor Project Dr. Akua K. Boateng, Psychotherapist Sanaa Lathan, Actor/Director/Activist Lyn Morris, LMFT, CEO of Didi Hirsch Peggy Rajski, Filmmaker/Activist Lori Rubinstein, Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation Eli Stone, Creative Moderated by Dr. Janeane Bernstein, journalist, writer, and mental health advocate.
"How are YOU? Really"
September 23rd, 2024
Queens College, New York
"Speed Friending"
September 25th, 2024
Queens College, New York
Speed Friending at NAMI's Happy Hour for Teens & Adults
Dr. Janeane was invited to lead her Speed Friending workshop at NAMI Orange County's Happy Hour
Review:
NAMI Orange County recently collaborated with Janeane Bernstein for a Speed Friending event that was a tremendous success. Attendees praised the event for being a fantastic way to connect with new people. The event featured a unique format where pairs of participants received index cards with three questions: two icebreakers and one deeper question. This approach quickly sparked conversations that often lasted the entire 4-5 minute interaction period, with attendees reluctant to stop talking. In addition to the engaging conversations, participants enjoyed creative activities like bracelet making, canvas bag painting,
and rock decorating.
These crafts provided a focus during conversations, reducing any potential awkwardness. A highlight of the event was Janeane’s chocolate meditation session, which eased anxiety and promoted mindfulness. Participants were guided to focus on a piece of chocolate, helping them stay present and practice mindful breathing. To close the event, attendees wrote affirming notes to someone they met, attached the notes to flowers, and exchanged them. This heartfelt gesture validated the connections made and allowed everyone to leave with a positive memory. Janeane’s thoughtful planning ensured that everyone built meaningful connections.
She strategically placed craft materials around the room, encouraging participants to interact and collaborate. She creates a safe space free of judgment by making the participants ask easy questions that build into a whole new conversation. Overall, this event was enjoyable, helped attendees step out of their comfort zones, and fostered genuine connections. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to create a welcoming and interactive environment. It’s definitely an event we’ll bring back in the future. - Breann Durham, NAMI OC
"How are YOU? Really"
Review:
Our evening with Janeane Bernstein gave me tangible reminders of what is most important, caring about others as ourselves. Her audience engagement and conversational style really opened the room so people felt safe to talk about needing help and compassion. Our last exercise of giving encouragement and a flower to someone in the room we don’t know left me with a tangible reminder of our connections to each other and the importance of nurturing those connections. This is important for everyone, in times of great challenge, and in good times too. -
Lucy Meseberg
NAMI San Gabriel Valley
Board of Managers
Becoming Better Humans hosted by the Safe Space Youth Panel & Executive Director Annie Kim Menlo Park Library
A community conversation December 2023 about how we can be better to ourselves and to one another. www.safespace.org
With Kelechi Ubozoh & Janeane Bernstein in conversation about how we can become Better Humans
A stellar student-led panel featuring the Safe Space Center Youth Panel followed by a conversation with authors and mental health advocates Kelechi & Janeane
Thank you Safe Space & Menlo Park Library!
Better Humans
A thought-provoking book talk & signing
November 2023 hosted by Reasonable Books
Lafayette, California
Writer and mental health advocate, Kelechi Ubozoh, in conversation with journalist
and mental health advocate Janeane Bernstein
Becoming Better Humans
A hands-on workshop and panel about how we can be better to ourselves and one another. In collaboration with the Committee for Disabled Students at Queens College and featuring Jessica M. Alejandro, Janeane Bernstein, and committee President, Arturo Soto
University of California Irvine
Dr. Janeane Bernstein spoke to UCI's School of Social Ecology student organization, Wellness Initiative in Social Ecology (WISE PAC) about The Power of Purpose-Drive Initiatives for Mental Health & Resilience
Conversation with EdCamp Ukraine
Dr. Janeane Bernstein spoke at the second EdCamp Ukraine Resiliency Series October 27th, 2022 about
"The Power of Purpose-Driven Initiatives or Mental Health & Resilience"
Beginning at the 28 minute mark.
Dr. Janeane Bernstein selected to speak at Mental Health America
Dr. Janeane Bernstein spoke virtually December 7th at Mental Health America of the MidSouth - Annual Ethics Conference about
The Power of Creativity for Mental Health