melinda l. young, md, DLFAPA
candidate, 2019
area 6 (california) trustee
american psychiatric association
candidate, 2019
area 6 (california) trustee
american psychiatric association
Being an effective Area 6 Trustee is like being a good cook - it takes more than following a recipe.
Experience Matters!
I know what members want and need from their membership in the APA.
From long experience
- with District Branches, State Associations, and the APA itself -
I know how to get it done,
either through existing channels or, when necessary,
by effectively challenging the system.
I am a tireless advocate for members.
I'm not afraid of taking a controversial stand in my advocacy for members.
Experience Matters!
I know what members want and need from their membership in the APA.
From long experience
- with District Branches, State Associations, and the APA itself -
I know how to get it done,
either through existing channels or, when necessary,
by effectively challenging the system.
I am a tireless advocate for members.
I'm not afraid of taking a controversial stand in my advocacy for members.
EDUCATION
B.S. Biology May 1978
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
M.D. 1978-1982
University of California, Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Transitional (Categorical) Internship 1982-1983
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA 90509
Fellowship in Biological Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology and Affective Disorders 1983-1984
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Residency in General Psychiatry 1984-1987
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1986-1988
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
LICENSURE
California Physician and Surgeon, License # G51085 1983-Present
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Psychiatry 1989
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1990
HONORS AND AWARDS
Northern California Psychiatric Society Meritorious Service Award 2016
American Psychiatric Association Warren Williams Assembly Speaker’s Award - 2015
APA Area 6 Council (Outstanding activities or contributions in the field of
psychiatry and mental health)
California Psychiatric Association Edward Rudin, MD, Award (Exceptional 2008
contributions to the CPA in California State Government Affairs)
Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association 1998
Southern California Psychiatric Society Appreciation Award 1995
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Excellence in Teaching, Child & Adolescent 1991
Psychiatry
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association
American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow
California Psychiatric Association
Northern California Psychiatric Society
East Bay Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Northern California Regional Organization of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry 1988-2005
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry 1988-1999
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA 90509
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1990-2013
General Psychiatry
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1991-2013
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Expert Reviewer in Psychiatry – Medical Board of California 1996-2016
County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health 1993-2001
Committee for the Development of Psychotropic
Medication Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Psychiatric Association Member 1988-Present
Leadership Positions:
Board of Trustees 2012-Present
Speaker, Assembly of the APA 2013-2014
Speaker-Elect, Assembly of the APA 2012-2013
Recorder, Assembly of the APA 2011-2012
Finance and Budget Committee 2013-2017
Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2017
Advisor, Board/Assembly Ad Hoc Work Group on Minority and
Underrepresented Groups’ Issues 2013-2014
APA Delegation to the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 2014
Selection Committee, APA CEO/Medical Director 2013
Council on Advocacy and Government Relations 2008-2013
APA Delegation to the American Medical Association and House of Delegates 2012-2013
Committee on Advocacy and Litigation Funding 2012-2013
Joint Reference Committee 2011-2013 & 2014-2015
Vice-Chair 2012-2013
Joint Commission on Government Relations 2000-2003
Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association 2008-2016
Assembly Work Groups
Minority/Underrepresented Caucus Structure Evaluation 2015
Long Range Planning 2011-2015
Chair 2014-2015
District Branches/State Association Business Health – Chair 2012-2013
Legislative Issues and Public Affairs – Chair 2011-2013
Leadership Training 2009
Assembly Committees
Assembly Executive Committee 2011-2016
Nominating Committee – Chair 2014-2015
Rules Committee – Chair 2014-2015
DSM 5 2011-2012
Reference Committees 2009-2011
Chair 2010
California Psychiatric Association
Council 2005-2007 & 2008-Present
Government Affairs Committee 1994-2001 & 2003-Present
Vice-Chair 2008-2012
Federal Legislative Representative 2008-2016
Child, Adolescent and Family Committee 1989-2001
CA Medical Association, Alternate Delegate 2010-2015
CPA Representative to CMA Council on Legislation 2010-2015
CPA Representative to CMA Specialty Society Meeting 2015
Northern California Psychiatric Society Member 2001-Present
President 2006-2007
Executive Committee 2005-2011
Councilor-At-Large 2002-2005
Government Affairs Committee 2002-Present
Chair 2003-Present
Recruitment Workgroup – Chair 2007-2008
Budget and Finance Committee 2006-2008
Professional Education Committee 2006-2007
Representative to the Assembly of the APA 2008-2011
Nominating Committee – Chair 2005-2006 & 2007-2008
Southern California Psychiatric Society Member 1988-2001
Officer 1993-1995 & 1997-1998
Councilor 1989-1994
Child, Adolescent and Family Committee Co-Chair 1989-2001
Government Affairs Committee 1994-2001
State Legislative Representative 1994-2001
Public Affairs Committee 1994-2001
Finance Committee 1993-1995
Membership Committee 1993-1995
Earthquake Response and Recovery Committee 1994
Nominating Committee 1992
Handbook Committee 1991-1992
South Bay Psychiatric Society (Southern California) Member 1988-2001
Officer 1989-1994
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Member 1988-Present
Member Benefits Committee 2005-2018
Committee on Healthcare Access and Economics 2000-2006
California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
President 1999-2001
Officer 1992-1995 & 1997-2002
Regional Representative to the Assembly of the American Academy 1999-2001
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Southern California Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Member 1988-2001
President 1993-1994
Officer 1990-1995
Executive Committee 1989-2001
EMPLOYMENT
Private Practice of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry 1988-Present
Walnut Creek, CA 2001-Present
Torrance, CA 1988-2001
Assistant Clinical Professor 1988-1999
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
1000 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90509
Consultant to the Mental Health Director of the County of Orange County 1995
Director, Youth Services 1992
Suncrest Hospital
Torrance, CA 90505
Director of Residency Education 1989-1991
Del Amo Hospital
23700 Camino del Sol
Torrance, CA 90505
Staff Psychiatrist 1989
Hathaway Children’s Services
P.O. Box 923670
Sylmar, CA 91392-3670
Staff Psychiatrist 1987-1988
Child Guidance Clinic of Orange County
16511 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Staff Psychiatrist 1987-1988
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
Lawndale School Project
4760 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
Staff Psychiatrist 1987
Airport Marina Counseling Service
6288 West Manchester Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
COMMUNITY SERVICE
County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, Project REBOUND 1994
(Intervention with school-age children in the aftermath of the Northridge
earthquake)
Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay, Torrance, CA
Medical Director 1995-1996
Executive Board 1993-1996
Speaker’s Bureau 1993-1995
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Del Amo Hospital, Torrance, CA 1989-1999
College Hospital, Cerritos, CA 1988-1994
Suncrest Hospital, Torrance, CA 1992
Charter Hospital of Torrance (originally Charter Pacific Hospital), Torrance, CA 1988-1991
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Clinical Pediatric Psychopharmacology 2002-2006
A series of 6-12 lectures taught annually. University of California,
San Francisco, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
San Francisco, CA
Incest. 1992-1999
A series of 3 lectures taught annually. University of Southern California
Department of Psychiatry.
Los Angeles, CA
Psychopharmacology Seminar. 1988-1999
A weekly seminar for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Division of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry
Torrance, CA
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
2016
Invited Testimony. Stakeholders Group, CA Mental Health Parity and Access, Convened by the Chair of the CA Senate Committee on Health. Sacramento, CA.
2015
Testimony to CA Senate Committee on Health and the CA Senate Select Committee on Mental Health/Mental Health Parity and Access Oversight, December 16, 2015. Sacramento, CA.
2014
"Understanding the American Psychiatric Association and How to Access Member Benefits to Enhance Patient Care, Your Practice and the Profession of Psychiatry". Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association Annual Meeting and Continuing Medical Education Conference. Tulsa, OK
"Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through the Life Cycle". Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association & Mississippi Psychiatric Association 2014 Annual Spring Meeting. New Orleans, LA
"Valuable Connections for Psychiatrists". Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association & Mississippi Psychiatric Association 2014 Annual Spring Meeting. New Orleans, LA
"Understanding the American Psychiatric Association and How to Access Member Benefits to Enhance Patient Care, Your Practice and the Profession of Psychiatry". Arkansas Psychiatric Society Annual Meeting. Little Rock, AR
2013
"Healthcare Reform at the State Level", Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA
2010
"Private Practice 101: Strategies and Tools for Running an Efficient Practice" (with J. E. Dunne and J. Saul). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 57th Annual Meeting. New York, New York
"Scope of Practice Challenges: Experiences, Successes and Tribulations from Across the Country" (with J. Halverson, C. Reardon, H. Ginzburg, J. Boyer, J. Bailey, J. Anzia and N. Myers). American Psychiatric Association, 163rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
2009
"Private Practice 101: Strategies and Tools for Running an Efficient Practice" (with J. E. Dunne). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 56th Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI
"Clinical Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund, in association with Psycho-Legal Associates. Oakland, CA
"Clinical Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund, in association with Psycho-Legal Associates. Los Angeles, CA
2007
"Regulatory and Legal Impact on Physician Prescribing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". International Academy of Law and Mental Health, 30th International Congress on Law and Mental Health. Padua, Italy
"Support for Typically Developing Siblings of Special Needs Kids". Parenting and Beyond… Conference, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs. San Ramon, CA
2004
"Pediatric Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, given three times. Sponsored by California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA
"ADHD in Adults". Grand Rounds, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Walnut Creek, CA
"Answers to Your CPT Coding Questions" (with D. I. Berland & S. Barron-Seabrook). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 51st Annual Meeting. Washington, DC
2003
"Answers to Your CPT Coding Questions" (with D. I. Berland & S. Barron-Seabrook). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 50th Annual Meeting. Miami, FL
2002
"Reactions to Trauma". Grand Rounds, John Muir Medical Center. Walnut Creek, CA
"Pediatric Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, given three times. Sponsored by California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA
2001
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders in Children". Ontario Psychiatric Association, 81st Annual Meeting and Scientific Programme. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"Out of Control Children: Who They Are and What Can One Do?" Ontario Psychiatric Association, 81st Annual Meeting and Scientific Programme. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2000
"The Role of Medication in Trauma Treatment". International Society for the Study of Dissociation, UK, 6th International Society for the Study of Dissociation (UK) Conference. Manchester, UK
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1999
"What’s New in Psychiatric Treatment of Children?" California Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Annual Conference. Irvine, CA
"Ask the Experts". Southern California Psychiatric Society Resident’s Committee "Getting Started" Conference. Los Angeles, CA
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1998
"Medication Use for Attention Deficit Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1997
"Psychiatric Consequences of Incest". The Richstone Family Center. Hawthorne, CA
1996
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Balanced Approach to Classroom Management". A two hour workshop. Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Special Education Conference. Carson, CA
"Psychotropic Medication in Dependency Court" (with D. Soghor, J. Tobin & L Gurevitch). 2nd Annual Partnership Conference of the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court and California State University, Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
1995
"What is Depression?" In-Service Training, Community Helpline of Palos Verdes Estates. Palos Verdes, CA
"Protecting Ourselves – Protecting Our Patients/Clients: Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders" (with A. S. Frankel, M. Licht & J. Younggren). An invited workshop, 8th Annual Western Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation. Costa Mesa, CA
"DSM IV: Training for Clinicians". A full-day workshop given twice, for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health clinicians. Los Angeles, CA
"The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorders in Children and Adolescents". A two hour workshop. Claremont Dissociative Disorders and Multiple Personality Study Group. Claremont, CA
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
1994
"The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders: Fundamentals and Basics". Invited workshop (with A. S. Frankel, J. Bendiner & D. Horowitz). 7th Annual Western Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation. Costa Mesa, CA
"The Use of Psychoactive Medication for Children and Adolescents". A full-day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health. Los Angeles, CA
"Psychiatric Consequences of Lupus". Lupus Support Group of the South Bay. Carson, CA
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
"Life Cycle Effects of Sexual Abuse in Children and Adolescents". A half-day workshop. A Time for Healing: Treatment Strategies for Child, Adolescent and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference. Las Encinas Hospital. Pasadena, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
1993
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
1992
"Brain Disorders Which Can Cause Behavioral Disturbances in Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Child Abuse: A Presentation of Two Cases". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"An Open Discussion Between Teachers and Mental Health Professionals". Annual School Forum, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Time Management Considerations for Parents of Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"How to Survive Your Child’s Adolescence". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
1991
"How to Effectively Evaluate for Serious Mental Illness". In-Service Education Series, Ministry Associates of Lakewood. Lakewood, CA
"Adolescent Depression: How to Evaluate its Significance". Faculty and Staff in-Service Training, Narbonne High School. Harbor City, CA
"The 'Holiday Blues': What Are They and How to Avoid Them". Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Redondo Beach, CA
"The 'Holiday Blues': What Are They and How to Avoid Them". Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Long Beach, CA
1990
"Depression in Children and Adolescents". In-Service Training Program, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Cognitive Delays and Effective Work with Children Ages 5-12 Years Old". Grand Rounds, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA
“'Co-Dependency': What Does it Mean and How Can I Avoid It?" Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Redondo Beach, CA
“'Co-Dependency': What Does it Mean and How Can I Avoid It?" Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Long Beach, CA
"Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Presentation". In-Service Training Program, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA.
1989
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents". Cigna Health Plan Medical Center. Manhattan Beach, CA
"Enuresis". Cigna Health Plan Center. Manhattan Beach, CA
"Overview of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders". A half-day workshop, University of California, Riverside/UCLA School of Medicine. Torrance, CA
"How Hospitalization Can Help Serious Psychiatric Illness in Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Charter Pacific Hospital. Torrance, CA
1988
"The Use of Lithium in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry." Clinical Case Conference, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"Developmental Aspects of Body Image". Clinical Case Conference, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Torrance, CA
"Overview of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders". A half-day workshop, University of California, Riverside/UCLA School of Medicine. Torrance, CA
"The Difficult Young Child". Clinical Case Conference, Coastal Asian Pacific Mental Health Clinic. Gardena, CA
MEDIA APPEARANCES
“Are Teacher/Student Relationships OK?” The Leeza Show, Los Angeles, CA 1999
“Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder”, KWHY, Channel 22, Los Angeles, CA 1995
“Children Who Are Out of Control”, The Bobby Howe Show, Radio Station KTVM, 1995
1460, Los Angeles, CA
“Should Psychologists Prescribe Medication?” KTTV, Channel 9, Los Angeles, CA 1995
“Significant Mental Illness”, KHJ, Channel 9, Los Angeles, CA 1991
PUBLICATIONS
“Children Who are Out of Control: What to Do; Where to Get Help”, An 1995
informational packet distributed by the Southern California
Psychiatric Society, Los Angeles, CA
“Normal Thyroid Function in Desipramine Nonresponders Converted to 1984
Responders by the Addition of L-Triiodothyronine”, Schwarcz, G.
Halaris, A., Baxter, L., Escobar, J., Thompson, M. & Young, M.
American Journal of Psychiatry 141: 1614-1616.
HOSPITAL SERVICE
Suncrest Hospital, Torrance, CA
Medical Executive Committee 1992
Del Amo Hospital, Torrance, CA
Community Bed Service Committee 1989-1991
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 1989-1992
Adult Services Committee 1991
Risk Management Committee 1989-1990
Patient Care Committee 1990
Charter Hospital of Torrance, Torrance, CA
Credentials Committee 1990
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
DISCLOSURES
Dr. Young has no affiliation with any for-profit or pharmaceutical company
B.S. Biology May 1978
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
M.D. 1978-1982
University of California, Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Transitional (Categorical) Internship 1982-1983
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA 90509
Fellowship in Biological Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology and Affective Disorders 1983-1984
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Residency in General Psychiatry 1984-1987
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1986-1988
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
LICENSURE
California Physician and Surgeon, License # G51085 1983-Present
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Psychiatry 1989
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1990
HONORS AND AWARDS
Northern California Psychiatric Society Meritorious Service Award 2016
American Psychiatric Association Warren Williams Assembly Speaker’s Award - 2015
APA Area 6 Council (Outstanding activities or contributions in the field of
psychiatry and mental health)
California Psychiatric Association Edward Rudin, MD, Award (Exceptional 2008
contributions to the CPA in California State Government Affairs)
Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association 1998
Southern California Psychiatric Society Appreciation Award 1995
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Excellence in Teaching, Child & Adolescent 1991
Psychiatry
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association
American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow
California Psychiatric Association
Northern California Psychiatric Society
East Bay Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Northern California Regional Organization of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry 1988-2005
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry 1988-1999
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA 90509
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1990-2013
General Psychiatry
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1991-2013
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Expert Reviewer in Psychiatry – Medical Board of California 1996-2016
County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health 1993-2001
Committee for the Development of Psychotropic
Medication Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Psychiatric Association Member 1988-Present
Leadership Positions:
Board of Trustees 2012-Present
Speaker, Assembly of the APA 2013-2014
Speaker-Elect, Assembly of the APA 2012-2013
Recorder, Assembly of the APA 2011-2012
Finance and Budget Committee 2013-2017
Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2017
Advisor, Board/Assembly Ad Hoc Work Group on Minority and
Underrepresented Groups’ Issues 2013-2014
APA Delegation to the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 2014
Selection Committee, APA CEO/Medical Director 2013
Council on Advocacy and Government Relations 2008-2013
APA Delegation to the American Medical Association and House of Delegates 2012-2013
Committee on Advocacy and Litigation Funding 2012-2013
Joint Reference Committee 2011-2013 & 2014-2015
Vice-Chair 2012-2013
Joint Commission on Government Relations 2000-2003
Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association 2008-2016
Assembly Work Groups
Minority/Underrepresented Caucus Structure Evaluation 2015
Long Range Planning 2011-2015
Chair 2014-2015
District Branches/State Association Business Health – Chair 2012-2013
Legislative Issues and Public Affairs – Chair 2011-2013
Leadership Training 2009
Assembly Committees
Assembly Executive Committee 2011-2016
Nominating Committee – Chair 2014-2015
Rules Committee – Chair 2014-2015
DSM 5 2011-2012
Reference Committees 2009-2011
Chair 2010
California Psychiatric Association
Council 2005-2007 & 2008-Present
Government Affairs Committee 1994-2001 & 2003-Present
Vice-Chair 2008-2012
Federal Legislative Representative 2008-2016
Child, Adolescent and Family Committee 1989-2001
CA Medical Association, Alternate Delegate 2010-2015
CPA Representative to CMA Council on Legislation 2010-2015
CPA Representative to CMA Specialty Society Meeting 2015
Northern California Psychiatric Society Member 2001-Present
President 2006-2007
Executive Committee 2005-2011
Councilor-At-Large 2002-2005
Government Affairs Committee 2002-Present
Chair 2003-Present
Recruitment Workgroup – Chair 2007-2008
Budget and Finance Committee 2006-2008
Professional Education Committee 2006-2007
Representative to the Assembly of the APA 2008-2011
Nominating Committee – Chair 2005-2006 & 2007-2008
Southern California Psychiatric Society Member 1988-2001
Officer 1993-1995 & 1997-1998
Councilor 1989-1994
Child, Adolescent and Family Committee Co-Chair 1989-2001
Government Affairs Committee 1994-2001
State Legislative Representative 1994-2001
Public Affairs Committee 1994-2001
Finance Committee 1993-1995
Membership Committee 1993-1995
Earthquake Response and Recovery Committee 1994
Nominating Committee 1992
Handbook Committee 1991-1992
South Bay Psychiatric Society (Southern California) Member 1988-2001
Officer 1989-1994
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Member 1988-Present
Member Benefits Committee 2005-2018
Committee on Healthcare Access and Economics 2000-2006
California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
President 1999-2001
Officer 1992-1995 & 1997-2002
Regional Representative to the Assembly of the American Academy 1999-2001
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Southern California Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Member 1988-2001
President 1993-1994
Officer 1990-1995
Executive Committee 1989-2001
EMPLOYMENT
Private Practice of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry 1988-Present
Walnut Creek, CA 2001-Present
Torrance, CA 1988-2001
Assistant Clinical Professor 1988-1999
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
1000 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90509
Consultant to the Mental Health Director of the County of Orange County 1995
Director, Youth Services 1992
Suncrest Hospital
Torrance, CA 90505
Director of Residency Education 1989-1991
Del Amo Hospital
23700 Camino del Sol
Torrance, CA 90505
Staff Psychiatrist 1989
Hathaway Children’s Services
P.O. Box 923670
Sylmar, CA 91392-3670
Staff Psychiatrist 1987-1988
Child Guidance Clinic of Orange County
16511 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Staff Psychiatrist 1987-1988
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
Lawndale School Project
4760 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
Staff Psychiatrist 1987
Airport Marina Counseling Service
6288 West Manchester Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
COMMUNITY SERVICE
County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, Project REBOUND 1994
(Intervention with school-age children in the aftermath of the Northridge
earthquake)
Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay, Torrance, CA
Medical Director 1995-1996
Executive Board 1993-1996
Speaker’s Bureau 1993-1995
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Del Amo Hospital, Torrance, CA 1989-1999
College Hospital, Cerritos, CA 1988-1994
Suncrest Hospital, Torrance, CA 1992
Charter Hospital of Torrance (originally Charter Pacific Hospital), Torrance, CA 1988-1991
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Clinical Pediatric Psychopharmacology 2002-2006
A series of 6-12 lectures taught annually. University of California,
San Francisco, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
San Francisco, CA
Incest. 1992-1999
A series of 3 lectures taught annually. University of Southern California
Department of Psychiatry.
Los Angeles, CA
Psychopharmacology Seminar. 1988-1999
A weekly seminar for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Division of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry
Torrance, CA
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
2016
Invited Testimony. Stakeholders Group, CA Mental Health Parity and Access, Convened by the Chair of the CA Senate Committee on Health. Sacramento, CA.
2015
Testimony to CA Senate Committee on Health and the CA Senate Select Committee on Mental Health/Mental Health Parity and Access Oversight, December 16, 2015. Sacramento, CA.
2014
"Understanding the American Psychiatric Association and How to Access Member Benefits to Enhance Patient Care, Your Practice and the Profession of Psychiatry". Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association Annual Meeting and Continuing Medical Education Conference. Tulsa, OK
"Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through the Life Cycle". Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association & Mississippi Psychiatric Association 2014 Annual Spring Meeting. New Orleans, LA
"Valuable Connections for Psychiatrists". Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association & Mississippi Psychiatric Association 2014 Annual Spring Meeting. New Orleans, LA
"Understanding the American Psychiatric Association and How to Access Member Benefits to Enhance Patient Care, Your Practice and the Profession of Psychiatry". Arkansas Psychiatric Society Annual Meeting. Little Rock, AR
2013
"Healthcare Reform at the State Level", Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA
2010
"Private Practice 101: Strategies and Tools for Running an Efficient Practice" (with J. E. Dunne and J. Saul). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 57th Annual Meeting. New York, New York
"Scope of Practice Challenges: Experiences, Successes and Tribulations from Across the Country" (with J. Halverson, C. Reardon, H. Ginzburg, J. Boyer, J. Bailey, J. Anzia and N. Myers). American Psychiatric Association, 163rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
2009
"Private Practice 101: Strategies and Tools for Running an Efficient Practice" (with J. E. Dunne). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 56th Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI
"Clinical Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund, in association with Psycho-Legal Associates. Oakland, CA
"Clinical Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund, in association with Psycho-Legal Associates. Los Angeles, CA
2007
"Regulatory and Legal Impact on Physician Prescribing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". International Academy of Law and Mental Health, 30th International Congress on Law and Mental Health. Padua, Italy
"Support for Typically Developing Siblings of Special Needs Kids". Parenting and Beyond… Conference, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs. San Ramon, CA
2004
"Pediatric Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, given three times. Sponsored by California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA
"ADHD in Adults". Grand Rounds, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Walnut Creek, CA
"Answers to Your CPT Coding Questions" (with D. I. Berland & S. Barron-Seabrook). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 51st Annual Meeting. Washington, DC
2003
"Answers to Your CPT Coding Questions" (with D. I. Berland & S. Barron-Seabrook). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 50th Annual Meeting. Miami, FL
2002
"Reactions to Trauma". Grand Rounds, John Muir Medical Center. Walnut Creek, CA
"Pediatric Psychopharmacology". A full day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, given three times. Sponsored by California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA
2001
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders in Children". Ontario Psychiatric Association, 81st Annual Meeting and Scientific Programme. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"Out of Control Children: Who They Are and What Can One Do?" Ontario Psychiatric Association, 81st Annual Meeting and Scientific Programme. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2000
"The Role of Medication in Trauma Treatment". International Society for the Study of Dissociation, UK, 6th International Society for the Study of Dissociation (UK) Conference. Manchester, UK
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1999
"What’s New in Psychiatric Treatment of Children?" California Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Annual Conference. Irvine, CA
"Ask the Experts". Southern California Psychiatric Society Resident’s Committee "Getting Started" Conference. Los Angeles, CA
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1998
"Medication Use for Attention Deficit Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"How to Survive in Private Practice". UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Department of Psychiatry. Los Angeles, CA
1997
"Psychiatric Consequences of Incest". The Richstone Family Center. Hawthorne, CA
1996
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Balanced Approach to Classroom Management". A two hour workshop. Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Special Education Conference. Carson, CA
"Psychotropic Medication in Dependency Court" (with D. Soghor, J. Tobin & L Gurevitch). 2nd Annual Partnership Conference of the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court and California State University, Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
1995
"What is Depression?" In-Service Training, Community Helpline of Palos Verdes Estates. Palos Verdes, CA
"Protecting Ourselves – Protecting Our Patients/Clients: Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders" (with A. S. Frankel, M. Licht & J. Younggren). An invited workshop, 8th Annual Western Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation. Costa Mesa, CA
"DSM IV: Training for Clinicians". A full-day workshop given twice, for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health clinicians. Los Angeles, CA
"The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorders in Children and Adolescents". A two hour workshop. Claremont Dissociative Disorders and Multiple Personality Study Group. Claremont, CA
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
1994
"The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders: Fundamentals and Basics". Invited workshop (with A. S. Frankel, J. Bendiner & D. Horowitz). 7th Annual Western Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation. Costa Mesa, CA
"The Use of Psychoactive Medication for Children and Adolescents". A full-day workshop for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health. Los Angeles, CA
"Psychiatric Consequences of Lupus". Lupus Support Group of the South Bay. Carson, CA
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
"Life Cycle Effects of Sexual Abuse in Children and Adolescents". A half-day workshop. A Time for Healing: Treatment Strategies for Child, Adolescent and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference. Las Encinas Hospital. Pasadena, CA
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
1993
"Medication Use for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.) of South Bay. Torrance, CA
1992
"Brain Disorders Which Can Cause Behavioral Disturbances in Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Child Abuse: A Presentation of Two Cases". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"An Open Discussion Between Teachers and Mental Health Professionals". Annual School Forum, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Time Management Considerations for Parents of Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
"How to Survive Your Child’s Adolescence". Grand Rounds, Suncrest Hospital. Torrance, CA
1991
"How to Effectively Evaluate for Serious Mental Illness". In-Service Education Series, Ministry Associates of Lakewood. Lakewood, CA
"Adolescent Depression: How to Evaluate its Significance". Faculty and Staff in-Service Training, Narbonne High School. Harbor City, CA
"The 'Holiday Blues': What Are They and How to Avoid Them". Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Redondo Beach, CA
"The 'Holiday Blues': What Are They and How to Avoid Them". Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Long Beach, CA
1990
"Depression in Children and Adolescents". In-Service Training Program, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA
"Cognitive Delays and Effective Work with Children Ages 5-12 Years Old". Grand Rounds, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA
“'Co-Dependency': What Does it Mean and How Can I Avoid It?" Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Redondo Beach, CA
“'Co-Dependency': What Does it Mean and How Can I Avoid It?" Noon Lecture Series, TRW. Long Beach, CA
"Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Presentation". In-Service Training Program, Del Amo Hospital. Torrance, CA.
1989
"Psychopharmacology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents". Cigna Health Plan Medical Center. Manhattan Beach, CA
"Enuresis". Cigna Health Plan Center. Manhattan Beach, CA
"Overview of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders". A half-day workshop, University of California, Riverside/UCLA School of Medicine. Torrance, CA
"How Hospitalization Can Help Serious Psychiatric Illness in Adolescents". Grand Rounds, Charter Pacific Hospital. Torrance, CA
1988
"The Use of Lithium in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry." Clinical Case Conference, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Torrance, CA
"Developmental Aspects of Body Image". Clinical Case Conference, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Torrance, CA
"Overview of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders". A half-day workshop, University of California, Riverside/UCLA School of Medicine. Torrance, CA
"The Difficult Young Child". Clinical Case Conference, Coastal Asian Pacific Mental Health Clinic. Gardena, CA
MEDIA APPEARANCES
“Are Teacher/Student Relationships OK?” The Leeza Show, Los Angeles, CA 1999
“Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder”, KWHY, Channel 22, Los Angeles, CA 1995
“Children Who Are Out of Control”, The Bobby Howe Show, Radio Station KTVM, 1995
1460, Los Angeles, CA
“Should Psychologists Prescribe Medication?” KTTV, Channel 9, Los Angeles, CA 1995
“Significant Mental Illness”, KHJ, Channel 9, Los Angeles, CA 1991
PUBLICATIONS
“Children Who are Out of Control: What to Do; Where to Get Help”, An 1995
informational packet distributed by the Southern California
Psychiatric Society, Los Angeles, CA
“Normal Thyroid Function in Desipramine Nonresponders Converted to 1984
Responders by the Addition of L-Triiodothyronine”, Schwarcz, G.
Halaris, A., Baxter, L., Escobar, J., Thompson, M. & Young, M.
American Journal of Psychiatry 141: 1614-1616.
HOSPITAL SERVICE
Suncrest Hospital, Torrance, CA
Medical Executive Committee 1992
Del Amo Hospital, Torrance, CA
Community Bed Service Committee 1989-1991
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 1989-1992
Adult Services Committee 1991
Risk Management Committee 1989-1990
Patient Care Committee 1990
Charter Hospital of Torrance, Torrance, CA
Credentials Committee 1990
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
DISCLOSURES
Dr. Young has no affiliation with any for-profit or pharmaceutical company
