My name is Dr. Edna Aurelus.  I am an Associate Professor and a clinician. I am licensed to practice primary and psychiatric mental health in the four following states:  Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. My extensive experience in psychiatry includes the old St. Vincent Hospital, currently known as Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), South Beach Psychiatric Center in Staten Island, NY.  Banner Behavioral Health Hospital and PerryVille Prison, the only state female prison in Arizona. I am currently the lead professor for the psychiatric nursing course at Wagner College.  I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles related to primary care, global health issues and psychiatric mental health as well as co-authored the book, "Trauma Informed Classrooms."