About Us

The Center for Mental Health Promotion was founded in 1995 with the broad mission of exploring ways of promoting mental health in children and families. Research from attachment research and insights from psychoanalysis has shown that contingent, responsive parenting can lead to the most favorable outcomes for children in terms of their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical health. Information about this, particularly the challenges that parents face is included on this site. Also, organizations that are committed to improving societal conditions that can impact this process are featured within.

Contact the Center

Gary Cox-Steiner, Ph.D.
gcoxsteiner@gmail.com
631-278-1896

Board of Directors

  • Gary R. Cox-Steiner, Ph.D.

    President- CMHP

    Psychologist — Bayport, N.Y.

  • Jenny Cox-Steiner, Ph.D.

    Vice President/ Treasurer- CMHP

    Psychologist — Bayport, New York

  • Paul Ginnetty, Ph.D.

    Professor of Psychology

    Director- Institute for Study of Religion in the Community, St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, New York

  • Barbara Goldberg, Ph.D.

    Psychologist

    Richmond, Virginia

  • Susan Kowalchuk, M.Ed.

    Educator

    Emmaus, Pennsylvania

  • Lorinda Price, M.D., MPH

    Pediatrician

    Tampa, Florida

  • Neal Simon, Ph.D.

    Professor of Biological Sciences

    Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania