Sally Severino, MD, Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Psychiatry

    RIO RANCHO, NM, March 31, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sally Severino, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of psychiatry.

With an impressive background that spans 32 years, Dr. Severino specializes in the study of physical, mental and spiritual integration. She recently co-authored "Sacred Desire: Growing in Compassionate Living," published by Templeton Foundation Press (2009). The work draws on numerous elements including neurophysiology, research regarding spiritual development, relationship studies and psychotherapy to make a connection between spirituality and the physical being. The book makes a strong case for the theory that human beings are "biologically wired" to seek a connection with the divine--a concept that Drs. Severino and Morrison refer to as "sacred Desire."

Prior to attaining her current position at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Dr. Severino spent 17 years in academic psychiatry at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and five years as Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Certified by the American Psychoanalytic Association, she served as the first woman president of the American College of Psychoanalysts. A board certified physician through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., she earned her MD from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is the recipient of the John J. Weber Prize for Candidate Research, Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research; the Wholeness of Life Award, Hospital Chaplaincy, Inc, New York City; the Presidential Award and the Laughlin Service Award, the American College of Psychoanalysts.

For more information about Dr. Severino and her new book, "Sacred Desire: Growing in Compassionate Living," visit http://www.neurospirit.net.

To order a copy of "Sacred Desire: Growing in Compassionate Living," visit http://www.templetonpress.org.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 300,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

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