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Dr. Robert Cuyler, PhD

Chief Clinical Officer, Psychologist, PTSD and Trauma at Freespira
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Dr. Cuyler is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in PTSD, moral injury, and anxiety disorders, he is a published author on PTSD and nationally recognized expert. He is also the Chief Clinical Officer at Freespira, where he focuses on FDA-cleared, evidence-based PTSD treatments. Dr. Cuyler received his Ph.D. in Psychology from LSU and Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Menninger Foundation. Organizational offices have included President of the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare, Texas Hospital Association’s Psychiatric Advisory Council, and member of the NIMH’s National Mental Health Leadership Council. He is a judge at Rice University’s annual Rice Business Plan Competition.

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  • Freespira
    Chief Clinical Officer, Psychologist, PTSD and Trauma
  • Ivy League Mental Health Crisis: Expert Highlights Suicide Clusters
    Dr. Cuyler notes a "suicide cluster" at Princeton, highlighting intense pressure and past educational lockdowns as factors. He emphasizes the need for immediate mental health services and education on campus resources to support students in crisis.
  • Doomstreaming: The Hidden Mental Health Risk of Binge-Watching
    Dr. Cuyler warns that binge-watching as avoidance can escalate anxiety and disrupt sleep. He suggests a digital detox, limiting screen time before bed, and enjoying nature as healthier stress-relief alternatives. "Avoidance tends to escalate," he notes, urging people to "take a walk or two" instead of doomstreaming.
  • Nighttime Digital Detox: A Path to Better Sleep and Reduced Anxiety
    Dr. Cuyler advises eliminating TV and smartphone use an hour before bed to improve sleep and reduce anxiety. He suggests reading in a chair until drowsy and using meditative apps to ease into sleep. Avoiding news before bed is crucial to prevent anxiety. A digital detox may take a few nights to show results, but it can significantly enhance sleep quality and mental well-being.