Robert Meyers, Psy.D., J.D.

Robert S. Meyers is a licensed psychologist and attorney. The author of several articles, books and chapters, including “Conducting Psychological Assessments in U.S. Immigration Cases,” and “Current Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain,” Dr. Meyers has also served for more than ten years on the Kings County, NY Mental Hygiene panel. The founder and director of New York Psychological Wellness, PC in Queens, NY, Dr. Meyers’ clinical work includes treating issues in depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, chronic pain and more with, among other interventions, neuro bio feedback; and he also created, developed and oversaw the clinical treatment program for Holliswood Hospital’s new in-patient children’s unit. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Meyers conducts forensic evaluations and provides litigation consultations for attorneys. Dr. Meyers has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in psychology, law and business for more than 30 years, including as an adjunct faculty member at St. John’s University where he instructed in forensic and social psychology and participated in the creation of the post-graduate forensic psychology certificate. Dr. Meyers is a frequent lecturer and trainer at professional organizations including APA,ABCT, ACA, various hospitals, schools and more, and is the founder and director of an APA-approved continuing education program. Dr. Meyers has also lectured extensively on law, has taught a variety of supplemental and full bar review programs for first time and repeat bar exam candidates and is the founder and director of The Meyers Bar Review Program. Dr. Meyers was also a founding member of the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and he earned his Psy .D. in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.

Chapter 16 - The Involuntary Commitment of Those Suffering from Mental Illness

Robert Meyers, Psy.D., J.D.