July 2019
A Discussion on Mental Health & Wellness in the Restaurant Industry
I am so pleased to give back to the restaurant and bar industry, who nourish us. Lack of healthcare, high stress work environments, substance abuse, racism, misogyny, living off tips, wage theft, labor abuses, mismanagement, no breaks.... All of these things and more contribute to restaurant workers overall health and wellness. Join me Monday, July 15th with Sakinah A Bramble-Hakim of Green Goddess Radio, Simone Jacobson of Thamee & Toli Moli and Brian Schwartz of DC Health Link for a discussion about challenges and best…
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Women’s Wellness Discussion
Our next women’s wellness discussion will be The Cloakroom, for staff and invited guests. Anxiety, stress, and depression are all more common for women than men. But they often manifest very differently. This workshop will focus on what to recognize, warning signs, how to cope and how to get help. Mental health is for all.
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Film Screening, Panel Discussion and Q&A for “Angst” Documentary
Dr. Siddique will be participating in a panel discussion and Q&A, on teens and anxiety, following a viewing of the documentary “Angst” at Oakton HS, Fairfax County, on Mon. 10/28, at 7 pm. The film, designed to raise awareness about anxiety in teens, includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps. The Q and A session is intended for parents and students.
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Minority Mental Health: Everyday Traumas and Microaggressions
Coming up on November 17th, Dr. Siddique will be presenting to the Association of Practicing Psychologists (APP.org), Montgomery & Prince George's Counties, as part of their Continuing Education series. She'll be giving a talk on Micro-aggressions and mental health: Treating clients of color.
Find out more »December 2019
Q & A with North Spring Behavioral Healthcare
Embolden Psychology will be hosting a Q and A info session with North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, including community outreach liaison and admissions director, Christy Evans, on Wednesday, December 4 at 10 AM at our Chantilly office location. North Spring Behavioral Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient treatment services for youth ages 7–17. The 47-acre campus is located in bucolic and beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, across from a vineyard and next to a horse farm. The tranquil, secure setting helps…
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Town Hall: Mental Health and Self Care in the Restaurant Industry
Dr. Siddique will be presenting at two town hall events on mental health and self-care in the restaurant and bar industry, hosted by the Farmers Restaurant Group, Washington DC, on 2/19 and 2/27. These are private events. Embolden Psychology is committed to working with the hospitality industry and is available for consultation, screening, and seminars. Hospitality is a very high stress industry. Mental health awareness, screening, and treatment can increase productivity, morale, and teamwork, and reduces absenteeism and illness. Please contact…
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Virtual Health & Safety Panel for Service Industry Workers
#EmboldenPsychology is committed to working with the restaurant and bar industry during reentry and beyond. This is a health and safety panel discussing information useful for all restaurant and service workers in the Washington DC area. I will be speaking on the panel from 11 to 1, today. Topics include self-care, balancing financial and family responsibilities, communication with employers and patrons, and how to manage the anxiety of transitions and uncertainty.  DM me for Zoom information. Link to register: www.tinyurl.com/healthandsafety2020 …
Find out more »January 2021
Global Women’s Mental Health Summit
Hoorie Siddique, PhD is honored to speak at the (virtual) annual Global Women’s Mental Health Summit, January 25-31. Across the world, women are overrepresented with regard to the preponderance of anxiety disorders and major depression. However, women may also place mental health care as a lower priority among their many responsibilities. Researchers, physicians, clinical psychologists, and neuroscientists are participating in this important discussion. Please sign up if you get a chance: https://www.purvitantia.com/gms
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Our New Office
Embolden Psychology is pleased to announce the opening of our new office on Wisconsin Ave., Northwest, Washington DC. Located in Friendship Heights, on the Metro Red Line, it is easily accessible for our Maryland and District clients. We will be taking new clients for June and July, 2021, by appointment. Please contact Dr. HSiddique with any questions: DrSiddique@Embolden.World
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Psychological Mindfulness and Drinking
Please join me for one of the top international events in the hospitality industry. Proud to be part, once again. For the first time, three licensed mental health professionals with roots in the industry are presenting together at #TALES2021. Conference details: Tales of the Cocktail® will return for its 19th year, in a hybrid digital and in-person format from September 20-23. Headlining the program will be the conference’s signature educational initiatives featuring more than 60 digital seminars,– in response to…
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