Dr. Robin Gurwitch is a psychologist and professor at Duke University Medical Center and a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Since the bombing in Oklahoma City in 1995, Dr. Gurwitch has spent much of her professional career addressing the impact of traumatic events on children and families and how to build resilience. She has been involved in direct service, training, consultation, and research following both national and international events. Dr. Gurwitch has served on numerous task forces and committees to understand and improve outcomes; she recently completed her service on the HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters. Dr. Gurwitch currently is working with Duke, the NCTSN, and the American Psychological Association to address mental health issues related to COVID-19 and the impact of this public health emergency on children and their families.
