Upcoming Events

If you’d like to see Dr. Hecht speak, check out her upcoming public events and classes below.

January 2026

Degrees of Pressure: Navigating Anxiety and Stress in Academia

Greenspun Auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, United States

01/29/2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PT

Free admission; registration required. Register here.

Graduate school can be a thrilling period of intellectual growth, but for many students, it is also marked by substantial anxiety, stress, and burnout. Graduate students report significantly higher levels of anxiety than the general population, and poor mental well-being is a leading contributor to attrition from graduate programs—both heartbreaking and costly for students and faculty alike. This session will examine the psychological demands of academic life, including the distinction between stress and anxiety, a review of stressors specific to academia and their impact on well-being and performance, and evidence-based strategies for managing both anxiety and stress. The session will also offer practical, research-informed approaches for faculty, staff, and other supporters to assist students navigating anxiety during an inherently high-pressure phase of life.

February 2026

Brave Parenting: Principles for Raising Confident Kids

Hidden River Middle School, 1700 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55105

02/19/2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CT

Free admission; Hosted by the Hidden River Middle School & Randolph Heights Elementary School PTOs.

April 2026

Panel Discussion: Varied Perspectives on AI in Clinical Practice — From Early Adoption to Skepticism in a Field Without Consensus

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Annual Conference, Chicago IL.

April 9-11, 2026. Specific Date/Time TBD.

Conference registration required. Register here.