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Dr. Yener Balan

Yener Balan, board certified psychiatrist, keynote speaker, healthcare executive
Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA is a physician executive, board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker recognized for advancing high-impact, patient-centered healthcare at scale. He currently serves as Vice President of Behavioral Health at a major healthcare organization, where he leads system-wide strategy focused on quality, access, and innovation.

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The Quest for Mental Wellness: Healing Through Storytelling

Room A | Duygu Balan | Nadir Balan | Dr. Yener Balan

Join physician executive Dr. Yener Balan, psychotherapist and bestselling author Duygu Balan, and award-winning illustrator Nadir Balan as they discuss their groundbreaking work. From the acclaimed trauma workbook Re-Write and the anxiety workbook Confidently Chill to their new middle-grade graphic novel Kader’s Quest, this clinician-artist family shows how stunning visual narratives create pathways to healing, self-discovery, and belonging.

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Get your tickets to the coolest comic convention and artist celebration around! We'll be bringing you a cool lineup of comics creators, collectibles and so much more! Get ready to Geek Out, Oakland!
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