Dr. Mark Lerner

07/19/2025

Unlike interviews—which are structured and thought-based—SESSIONS are spontaneous and emotion-driven, revealing raw, unfiltered truth.

Distinguished “clients” enact unscripted SESSIONS from challenging times and elucidate how they harnessed their painful emotional energy to overcome and become who they are today.

07/14/2025

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming many people’s new “best friend.” And we’re only seeing the beginning.

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness (AIEW): An Adjunct to Mental Health CareBy Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessPrincipal Consultant and Creator, AI-Integrated Emotional WellnessArtificial intelligence is increasingly becoming many people’s new “best friend.....

07/12/2025

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Depth and Uniqueness of Human Emotion

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Depth and Uniqueness of Human EmotionBy Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessPrincipal Consultant & Creator, AI-Integrated Emotional WellnessArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing our w...

07/11/2025

"I'm seeing a dramatic increase in the number of candidates who are receiving proposed psychological disqualifications because at some point in their life, they availed themselves to some form of mental health care," said Dr. Mark Lerner, a clinical psychologist.

Lerner works with NYPD applicants to appeal their failed psych evaluations, and he believes the department's hiring practices benefit candidates who lie about their history.

"Ultimately, the candidates who are the most honest, in my experience, have the greatest likelihood of being not suitable," he said.

PsychologicalDisqualificationAppeals.com

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NYPD from firing dozens of officers. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.

07/11/2025

"I'm seeing a dramatic increase in the number of candidates who are receiving proposed psychological disqualifications because at some point in their life, they availed themselves to some form of mental health care," said Dr. Mark Lerner, a clinical psychologist.

Lerner works with NYPD applicants to appeal their failed psych evaluations, and he believes the department's hiring practices benefit candidates who lie about their history.

"Ultimately, the candidates who are the most honest, in my experience, have the greatest likelihood of being not suitable," he said.

PsychologicalDisqualificationAppeals.com

07/08/2025

Our thoughts are with you.

23 things we can do to foster Emotional Wellness during and in the wake of a natural disaster.

by Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessOur thoughts are with the people of Texas. During a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, earthquake, or wildfire, the primary goal must be the stabilization of injury and the preservation of life. Our physical and s...

07/04/2025

We must not mistake artificial reflection for authentic human connection.

By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessPrincipal Consultant & Creator, AI-Integrated Emotional WellnessArtificial intelligence is rapidly evolving—and so is its ability to recognize, reflect, and respond to our feelings. Through carefully generated language, AI...

07/04/2025

AI excels at processing information and utilizing empathic language—but it can’t authentically feel. It lacks consciousness, intuition, and the deeply personal nuances that define the human experience.

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Depth and Uniqueness of Human EmotionBy Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessPrincipal Consultant & Creator, AI-Integrated Emotional WellnessArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing our w...

07/01/2025

“By resolving conflict outside the courtroom through Extrajudicial Agreements, Dr. Lerner reduces emotional distress while easing judicial caseloads.”

Resolve serious personal or professional conflicts without lawyers or lawsuits. Dr. Mark Lerner offers fast, private, and effective conflict resolution through Extrajudicial Agreements.

06/25/2025

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06/25/2025

Resolve serious personal or professional disputes without lawyers or lawsuits. Dr. Mark Lerner offers fast, private, and effective conflict resolution through Extrajudicial Agreements.

Solving Problems Amicably & Expeditiously

06/18/2025

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Depth and Uniqueness of Human Emotion

AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness: The Relationship Between Technology and the Human ExperienceBy Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.Chairman, The National Center for Emotional WellnessPrincipal Consultant & Creator, AI-Integrated Emotional WellnessArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing our world. Increasingl...