Background
Ruben, Harvey L. was born on July 25, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Milton Eugene Ruben and Freda Frances (Leuin) Ruben.
Ruben, Harvey L. was born on July 25, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Milton Eugene Ruben and Freda Frances (Leuin) Ruben.
Bachelor of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1963; Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1966; Master in Public Health, Harvard University, 1968.
Resident psychiatry, Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, 1968-1971;
assistant professor psychiatry, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, 1973-1976;
associate clinical professor psychiatry, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, 1978-1994;
clinical professor, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, since 1994;
director continuing education department, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, since 1987;
program director alcohol and drug services, Connecticut Department Mental Health, New Haven, 1976-1979;
associate clinical professor psychiatry, U. Connecticut School Medical, 1978-1986;
executive director, Home Health Care Connecticut, Incorporated, New York Haven, 1976-1978;
acting director psychiatric emergency service, Yale New Haven Hospital, 1982-1983;
host TalkNet, NBC Radio Network, New York City, 1982-1993. Presidential councilor Enoch Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland., 1987-1989. Member board alumni counselors Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, 1986-1994, chairman, 1991.
Director Health Channel, Taylor Satellite Talk.
Chairman board directors Connecticut Association Mental Health and Aging, Hartford, 1977-1985. Board directors Alzheimers Disease Association Connecticut, New Haven, 1986-1988, Cornerstone Foundation, Incorporated, New York Haven, 1974-1988. Major United States Army, 1968-1973.
Fellow American Psychiatric Association (public affairs chairman 1986-1992, Robinson Electronic Media award 1989, Braceland award for public service 1992), American College Psychiatrists). Member American Medical Association, APHA, Group for Advancement of Psychiatry (board directors 1989, 97), National Association Physician Broadcasters (secretary-treasurer 1997).
Married Diane Sherry Daskal, August 15, 1965. Children: Adam, Justin, Marc.