Dr. Christine Farag, MD

Dr. Christine Farag is founder and medical director of MindWell MD. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and medical doctor (MD) committed to advancing health through innovative, evidence-based approaches. With a foundation in neuroscience and psychiatry, she integrates cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and a ho

Education & Training

Dr. Farag earned her MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, following a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was recognized on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. She completed her adult psychiatry residency at Carle Foundation Hospital in Illinois, receiving accolades such as "Resident of the Year" and "Advancement in Psychiatry." Dr. Farag then pursued additional specialized training in Child Psychiatry at Tower Health Hospital, further refining her expertise in treating individuals of all ages.

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Expertise & Experience

· Medical Doctor (MD)

· Board-Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry

· Extensive background in neuroscience research

· Renowned guest speaker at prestigious medical institutions

Evidence-Based Care

At MindWell MD, Dr. Farag combines her medical training with a deep understanding of neuroscience to offer compassionate, patient-centered care. Her approach integrates cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and a holistic view of health to optimize brain function and emotional balance, offering tailored care for individuals recovering from brain injuries, mental health issues, and trauma.

Leadership in Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Brain Health

As a published neuroscientist, Dr. Farag’s research has been featured in esteemed journals such as Neuropsychology, Cerebral Cortex, and Neurology. She has presented her research at leading medical conferences like the American Academy of Neurology and the Society for Neuroscience. Dr. Farag has been invited to speak at over 15 prestigious institutions, sharing her knowledge on topics like Mind Training, Mindful Awareness, and Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Farag has also been invited to speak at TEDx events twice, presenting on Mind Training and Nutrition for Brain Health, where she shared actionable, evidence-based strategies for improving mental resilience and cognitive function. These accomplishments highlight her dedication to advancing understanding and solutions at the intersection of brain health and mental health.

Publications & Presentations

Dr. Farag’s scholarly work and presentations have made significant contributions to the medical community. Her publications have appeared in top journals, and she has presented at national and international conferences, such as the International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. She has also been a guest speaker at top institutions, including Brown University, Kaiser Permanente, and Loyola University, delivering lectures on mindfulness, nutrition for brain health, and psychiatric practice.

PRESENTATIONS: National/International

• Guest Speaker, Brown University Psychiatry Grand Rounds, November 8, 2023 – “Food

for Your Mood: Nutrition and Mental Health”

• Guest Speaker, Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 22, 2023 – “Food

for Your Mood: Nutrition and Mental Health”

• Guest Speaker, Temple University Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 15, 2023 –

“Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric Practice”

• Guest Speaker, University of Texas Rio Grande, July 29, 2022 – “Mindful Awareness

for Psychiatric Practice”

• Farag, C., Saadha, M., Faber Taylor, A., & Kuo, M. “Green Window Views – A

Prescription for Children with ADHD?” CI Med Health Innovation Research Day, April

2022

• Guest Speaker, Loyola University Medical Center Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 31,

2022 – “Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric Practice”• Guest Speaker, Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 18, 2022 –

“Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric Practice”

• Guest Speaker, Jersey Shore Medical Center Psychiatry Grand Rounds, March 15, 2022

– “Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric Practice”

• Guest Speaker, University of Illinois Chicago Wellness Grand Rounds, February 16,

2022 – “Mental Wellness Through Mindful Awareness”

• Guest Speaker, Rowan University School of Medicine Psychiatry Grand Rounds,

January 26, 2022 – “Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric Practice”

• Guest Speaker, Resident Rounds, UC San Diego, November 5, 2021 – “Guided

Meditation”

• Guest Speaker, Free Your Mind Initiative, February 20, 2021 – “Meditation Webinar”

• Guest Speaker, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, October 27, 2020 –

“Meditation for Medical Students”

• Accepted Faculty & Speaker, American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, April

2020 – “Amy: Reflecting on the Amy Winehouse We Never Knew – Insight for the

Psychiatrist” (Canceled due to COVID-19)

• Brownridge, A., Farag, C., Fayad, S., & Bell, T. “Amy: Reflecting on the Amy

Winehouse We Never Knew – Insight for the Psychiatrist.” Media Session, APA Annual

Meeting, April 2020, Philadelphia, PA (Canceled due to COVID-19)

• Guest Speaker, Loyola University Medical Center Psychiatry Grand Rounds, December

5, 2019 – “Eastern Wisdom for Western Psychiatry”

• Speaker & Faculty, Psychiatry Network 2019 Annual Conference, September 27–28,

2019 – “Meditation for Psychiatry” (0.5 CME credit) and “Eastern Wisdom for Western

Psychiatry” (1 CME credit)

• Farag, C., Girgis, C., Khatkhate, G., & Sharma, A. “#MeTooMedicine: Identifying

and Addressing Sexual Harassment Perpetuated by Patients.” Transition To Residency –

Conversations Across the Medical Education Continuum, October 2019, Chicago, IL

• Farag, C., Nappi, B., & Guerrera, M. “Farming for Wellness.” International Congress

on Integrative Medicine & Health (ICIMH), May 2016, Las Vegas, NV

• Guerrera, M., Farag, C., Wu, H., & Caines, L. “Examining a Multi-Modal

Curriculum: Exposing Medical Students to CAM.” ICIMH, May 2016, Las Vegas, NV

• Farag, C., Nappi, B., & Guerrera, M. “Community Farming: A Prescription for

Student Stress Relief?” International Conference to Promote Resilience, Empathy &

Well-Being in the Health Professions, October 2015, Washington, DC• Guerrera, M., Wu, H., Farag, C., & Caines, L. “Exposing Medical Students to

Complementary & Alternative Medicine.” North East Group on Educational Affairs

(NEGEA) Annual Retreat, April 2015, Worcester, MA

• Farag, C., Guerrera, M., & Brewer, J. “Can Novice Meditators Change their Brain?

Insight from EEG Feedback.” UConn Health Research Fair, March 2014, Farmington,

• Farag, C., McCluskey, M., Elman, L., Gross, R., Bonner, M., & Grossman,

M. “Insensitive to Hierarchy: ALS and FTD Display Overlapping Executive

Impairment.” American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, April 2009, Seattle, WA

• Gross, R., Farag, C., & Grossman, M. “Impaired Processing of Narratives in

Parkinson’s Disease.” American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, April 2009,

Seattle, WA

• Farag, C., Troiani, V., Anderson, C., & Grossman, M. “Perceiving the Hierarchical

Organization of Scripts: Effects of Frontal Disease.” Society for Neuroscience Annual

Meeting, November 2008, Washington, DC

• Farag, C., Troiani, V., Anderson, C., & Grossman, M. “Implications of Frontal

Disease on Perception of Hierarchical Organization of Scripts.” 6th International

Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias, September 2008, Rotterdam, NL

• Farag, C., Troiani, V., & Grossman, M. “Elucidating the Organizational Structure of

Scripts – Evidence from Frontotemporal Dementia.” American Academy of Neurology

Annual Meeting, April 2008, Chicago, IL

TEDx Talks:

• Speaker, TEDx Carle Health, April 11, 2023 – “Food for Your Mood”

• Speaker, TEDx Carle Health, April 5, 2022 – “Mindful Awareness for Psychiatric

Practice”

Dr. Christine Farag, MD

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