Dr. Ben Bernstein Ph.D, Kappa ’69 (Bowdoin) is a professional performance psychologist with over five decades as an educator and more than forty years as a psychologist. As part of Psi Upsilon’s commitment to mental health, our esteemed brother will be be presenting tips for navigating overwhelm and stress in an academic environment, with valuable insights for students and parents.
For his extraordinary contributions to health and wellness Dr. Ben Bernstein was selected by the Bowdoin College Alumni Council to receive the 2023 Distinguished Educator Award. Dr. B’s insights have helped hundreds of students develop into skilled, engaged, productive, and fulfilled learners, and Bernstein has worked with people at all levels of the American educational system and from all socioeconomic backgrounds. His work and insights extend beyond young people; they also benefit adults at the pinnacle of their careers, including athletes, entrepreneurs, dentists, lawyers, opera singers, and actors. Nicknamed “the Stress Doctor,” Bernstein has written bestselling books that address the anxiety that can impair performance: Test Success, A Teen’s Guide to Success, Stressed Out! For Parents, and Crush Your Test Anxiety. He’ll be presenting management tips for dealing with overwhelm while also answering questions and sharing tips gleaned from his years working with seasoned coaches, executives, athletes, and students.