Helen Riess

Helen Riess is a psychiatrist and researcher renowned for her work on empathy in healthcare. She developed the concept that understanding and sharing patients' feelings—empathy—can improve communication, trust, and outcomes. Her research emphasizes that empathy is a skill that can be cultivated through training, which benefits both patients and practitioners. By exploring how our brains recognize and respond to others' emotions, her work helps healthcare providers build stronger, more compassionate relationships with their patients, ultimately enhancing care quality.