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Dr. Luana Marques

Dr. Luana Marques

Mental Health Expert, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School & President, Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Dr. Luana is here to equip you to reach your potential by making bold moves that are science driven and drive outcomes. An international expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, she is passionate about making science-driven mental health skills accessible to all. Through her decades of clinical practice and research experience she has brought evidence-based skills to all types of communities and settings, from front-line staff to CEOs, non-profits to Fortune 500 companies, both in the US and globally. Dr. Luana supplements her robust professional expertise with personal experience navigating stressful situations. Growing up in Brazil...

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Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Worry or Distress a Problem?, which has been lauded for its clear and practical approach to effectively dealing with anxiety. Frequently cited as one of the leading experts in CBTs, Dr. Luana has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Harvard Business Review, and more. She also has been a frequent guest on television broadcasts such as Good Morning America, Face the Nation, and CNBC and podcasts including Ten Percent Happier and How to Be Awesome at Your Job.

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The Bold Move: Science into Action

Identifying and Responding to Anxiety in the Workplace

Setting Your PACE for Wellness

Videos

Videos

How to Make Anxiety Your Best Friend | Luana Marques | TEDxEmory
Mental Health in Focus - Luana Marques at CNBC @Work Summit

Books

Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One's) Worry or Distress a Problem? (The Almost Effect)
Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One's) Worry or Distress a Problem? (The Almost Effect)
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