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Myron Lowell Belfer
Dr. Myron Belfer celebrating Dr. Leon Eisenberg's 2004 birthday
Born	(1939-12-28) December 28, 1939
Alma mater	Albert Einstein College of Medicine, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Known for	Leadership in child and adolescent psychiatry, global mental health initiatives
Spouse	Sandra Ruth (Turner) Belfer (deceased)
Children	two sons: Russell Belfer and Philip Belfer.
Awards	International Contribution Award, IACAPAP (2010)
Scientific career
Fields	Psychiatry, Public Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Institutions	Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital

Myron Lowell Belfer, M.D., M.P.A., (born December 28, 1939) is a distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Associate in Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital, both in Harvard's Longwood Medical Area. His groundbreaking contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry, along with his leadership in various professional organizations, have made him a leading figure in the field of developmental psychiatry.¹² Dr. Belfer is the author of numerous scholarly journal articles³

Myron Lowell Belfer was born on December 28, 1939, in Manhattan, New York City⁴, to Ira M. Belfer, a lawyer, and his wife, Jean Kranish, whom he married in December 1938.⁵ His father was Temple President. His mother, Jean Kranish Belfer, passed away in 2011⁶ and was survived by two son, Myron Belfer and Ira L. Belfer, and predeceased by her husband, who died in 2001⁷⁸, and another son, Peter Belfer, who died young in 1971.⁹ Reared in New York City with his two brothers, Myron Belfer showed an early interest in public service and child welfare, which later informed his career in psychiatry and public health. Dr. Myron L. Belfer earned his medical degree (M.D.) in 1965 from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He subsequently obtained a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.¹⁰ He completed his residency in pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital from 1973 to 1976 and his residency in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center from 1976 to 1979.¹¹ His academic training and commitment to public health have significantly influenced his approach to child and adolescent psychiatry, particularly in the context of global mental health initiatives.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – University of California, Berkeley, 1969
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, 1973
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Harvard University, 1981¹¹

• Residency in Pediatrics – Harvard Medical School / Boston Children's Hospital, 1973–1976
• Residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Mental Health Center, 1976–1979¹¹

Dr. Myron L. Belfer has made significant contributions to the global field of child and adolescent psychiatry. He served as the President of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), where his leadership helped shape the organization's international mission. During his tenure, Dr. Belfer worked tirelessly to foster global collaboration among mental health professionals, aiming to improve mental health care for children and adolescents worldwide. His efforts were instrumental in strengthening the association's focus on research, education, and advocacy. Notably, he was involved in supporting the establishment of the African Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health during the IACAPAP study group in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2007.¹²

In addition to his leadership within IACAPAP, Dr. Belfer has had a distinguished academic and clinical career at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. He holds the position of Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and serves as a Senior Associate in Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. In these roles, Dr. Belfer has been an influential mentor to many students, residents, and fellows, many of whom have gone on to make their own substantial contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry. His leadership extends beyond the classroom, as he has guided international research projects and supervised postgraduate theses at both Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.¹³¹⁴

Dr. Belfer’s commitment to improving global child mental health is further evidenced by his co-direction of the Children’s Hospital Boston Global Child Mental Health Observership Program. Additionally, he has led comprehensive child mental health needs assessments in schools in Shanghai in collaboration with Chinese colleagues, further showcasing his global impact on mental health initiatives.¹⁵

Dr. Belfer is perhaps best known for his leadership within the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), where he served as President. During his tenure, he worked to strengthen the organization’s global mission, fostering collaboration among mental health professionals worldwide to improve care for children and adolescents. The IACAPAP's focus on research, education, and advocacy aligned with Dr. Belfer's vision of better mental health services for young people globally.

His roles at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital have positioned him as an influential voice in the fields of psychiatry and developmental medicine. As a faculty member at Harvard and a senior associate at Boston Children's, Dr. Belfer has trained numerous students, residents, and fellows, many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Dr. Myron L. Belfer's research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, with particular emphasis on developmental medicine, mental health policy, and psychosocial interventions for young people. His work aims to elucidate the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing child development, especially as they pertain to mental health. He has published extensively in scholarly journals on a wide range of topics related to mental health, including the effects of early trauma, psychiatric treatment approaches for children and adolescents, and the intersection of mental health with public policy.

His research has emphasized the importance of early intervention and preventive measures in addressing mental health issues in children, believing that timely care can significantly alter developmental trajectories and improve long-term outcomes.

Dr. Belfer has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles that have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry. His work often addresses the interplay between biological and environmental factors in mental health, with a focus on how public health systems can be better equipped to address the needs of children facing psychiatric challenges.

In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Belfer has been involved in shaping policies aimed at improving mental health care for children globally. His advocacy for improving access to care, particularly in underserved regions, has had a lasting impact on global mental health initiatives.

Dr. Myron L. Belfer has made enduring contributions to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, particularly in global mental health policy and education. As Honorary President of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's mission to improve mental health care for children and adolescents worldwide. His leadership was instrumental in fostering international collaborations and initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health services and research. Notably, he was involved in supporting the establishment of the African Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health during the IACAPAP study group in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2007.

In addition to his leadership within IACAPAP, Dr. Belfer has had a distinguished academic and clinical career at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. He holds the position of Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and serves as a Senior Associate in Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. In these roles, Dr. Belfer has been an influential mentor to many students, residents, and fellows, many of whom have gone on to make their own substantial contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry. His leadership extends beyond the classroom, as he has guided international research projects and supervised postgraduate theses at both Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Dr. Belfer’s commitment to improving global child mental health is further evidenced by his co-direction of the Children’s Hospital Boston Global Child Mental Health Observership Program. Additionally, he has led comprehensive child mental health needs assessments in schools in Shanghai in collaboration with Chinese colleagues, further showcasing his global impact on mental health initiatives.

• Belfer, M. L., & Saxena, S. (2006). WHO Child Atlas project. The Lancet, 367(9507), 1084–1085. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(06)68435-6
• Belfer, M. L., & Nurcombe, B. (2007). Child and adolescent mental health policy worldwide: an update. International Psychiatry, 4(3), 60–62. doi:10.1002/j.2051-5545.2007.tb00124.x
• Belfer, M. L., Remschmidt, H., & Nurcombe, B. (2007). A Global Programme for Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A Challenge in the New Millennium. In M. R. Gelder, J. L. Lopez-Ibor, & N. Andreason (Eds.), New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (pp. 1847–1853). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/med/9780198565893.003.0276
• Belfer, M. L. (2008). Child and adolescent mental disorders: the magnitude of the problem across the globe. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49(3), 226–236. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01855.x
• Belfer, M. L. (2016). Child Mental Health Policy: The Time Is Now. In S. Malhotra & P. Santosh (Eds.), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (pp. 309–314). Springer India. doi:10.1007/978-81-322-3619-1_23

Through Children's Eyes: A Collection of Drawings and Stories from the Who Global School Contest on Mental Health. Originally published: 2001. Co-authors: Myron Belfer, Erica Wheeler, Linda Merieau

In 2010, Belfer received the International Contribution Award from IACAPAP for his efforts to promote child and adolescent mental health globally.

• The Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review, March 9th, 2021
• Why We Need Hopeful Minds, March 2nd, 2021
• Looking to Make a Mental Health Impact? Join Matthew Jackman, the New Lead of the iFred Youth Advisory Board, as He Creates a Team of Global Youth Hope Ambassadors Worldwide to Teach and Spread HOPE, April 1st, 2019

In January 1967, Belfer married Sandra Ruth (Turner) Belfer in Pennsylvania. She died in 2023. They had two sons, Russell and Philip Belfer.

The Belfer family has had a longstanding philanthropic and institutional association with Harvard University, particularly through the Harvard Kennedy School. The university's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs was renamed in 1997 in honor of businessman and philanthropist Robert A. Belfer and his wife Renée Belfer in recognition of their support for the institution.¹⁶

The Belfer Center became one of Harvard Kennedy School’s principal research centers focused on international security, diplomacy, science and technology policy, cyber policy, energy, climate, and global affairs.¹⁷

In 2016, Robert and Renée Belfer, together with their son Laurence Belfer, donated $15 million to support the Belfer Center’s Cyber Security Project and related initiatives addressing cyber threats and emerging technologies.¹⁸

The Belfer Center has hosted numerous research initiatives and policy programs involving Harvard faculty, fellows, visiting scholars, diplomats, scientists, military officials, and public policy practitioners.¹⁹

• Doximity profile for Myron L. Belfer, MD

• Harvard Catalyst Profile for Myron Lowell Belfer, MD
• Myron L. Belfer at Harvard Catalyst
• IACAPAP homepage
• IACAPAP Profile for Myron L. Belfer, MD, MPA, Honorary President of IACAPAP
• JSTOR profile for Myron Lowell Belfer, 3 publications listed
• Myron L. Belfer at ResearchGate
• Myron L. Belfer at Google Scholar (search)
• Scopus profile for Myron Lowell Belfer, Boston Children's Hospital, 67 publications listed
• Semantic Scholar refereed journal articles by Myron Lowell Belfer, MD

• International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)
• Harvard Catalyst Profile