Seasoned geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Robert Kohn sees older adults with developmental and intellectual disorders at his solo practice office in Providence, Rhode Island. A recognized presence in the geriatric psychiatry community. Dr. Robert Kohn has authored or co-authored more than 200 papers, articles, abstracts, book chapters, and presentations that are being referred to by his peers. Robert Kohn, MD, belongs to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), where he is a distinguished Fellow.

APA is a medical association representing physicians specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental illness. The promotion of awareness of mental illnesses and their early detection and prevention, including access to care and treatment, are handled by the APA Foundation, APA’s philanthropic and educational arm.

APA Foundation donated $25,000 to aid those devastated by the ongoing wildfire in Maui, Hawaii. The donation will be coursed through the Maui Strong Fund. Maui Strong Fund is under the auspices of the Hawaii Community Foundation. It supports Hawaiians as they recover from the largest disaster in Hawaii’s history.

According to APA CEO Saul Levin, MD, natural disasters, such as the Maui wildfires, affect people’s mental health enormously. APA Foundation executive director Rawie Andrews Jr., Esq., added that roads, bridges, and buildings can be rebuilt, but “what about the well-being of our people.” APA Foundation’s gift is timely as Maui recovers both environmentally, physically, and mentally.