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The Times Union recently highlighted Albany International Airport’s “Fear of Flying” program, which is designed to help travelers better understand and manage aviation-related anxiety. The program brings together clinical and aviation expertise to support individuals who experience fear when flying.

Dr. Griffan Randall and retired Southwest Airlines Captain Rick Weiss will lead the course, offering participants both psychological strategies and practical insight into the realities of air travel.

Spectrum News interviewed Dr. Randal about a new alternative Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, or TMS, she is now offering in partnership with Clearwave Mental Health in Latham.

80% of patients get symptom improvement and 50% go into symptom remission.

Dr. Randall was was one of three "Wellness" panelists for girl's and women's mental health at Emma Willard School's Reunion Weekend.

Dr. Griffan Randall was honored in this quarter by the Emma Willard Alumnae Spotlight.

In April, Dr. Griffan Randall participated in a medical professionals panel hosted by the Emma Willard School student club Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

Thursday, April 11th, 2024 Dr. Randall speaks at Emma Willard School's Medical Career Panel. 

Dr. Randall was interviewed by Spectrum news about the lost of social connections with the lack of "third spaces" where communities of people can congregate to socialize and connect.

Spectrum News reports, "According to a new survey by Priority Pass, stress is now an almost intrinsic part of the flying experience, hitting passengers well before they even reach the airport. And during the holidays, more people means more stress in the air."

Dr. Randall's Fear of Flying class was featured in 55+ Life Magazine.  You can read the whole article at:
https://55pluslifemag.com/how-to-conquer-your-fear-of-flying

The class will be held again on Jan 11th, 2023 at the Albany International Airport.

The Times Union interviewed Dr. Randall about the up coming Fear of Flying class she is doing at the Albany International Airport retired pilot Rick Weiss.

Photo courtesy Albany International Airport.