Loren A. Olson, MD 
Psychiatrist | Consultants in Psychiatry
Des Moines, Iowa Area, IA, UNITED STATES
Author of "Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight, a Psychiatrist's Own Story"
Biography
General Adult Psychiatrist
Independent Medical Examiner/Forensic Examiner
Industry Expertise (1)
Mental Health Care
Areas of Expertise (3)
Lgbt Community
Psychotherapy
Psychiatry
Accomplishments (2)
Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association (professional)
2010-01-01
Nominated by professional peers for contributions to the psychiatric profession
Exemplary Psychiatrist Award (professional)
2008-01-01
Award from National Alliance on Mental Illness, nominated by patients and families for exceptional care
Education (2)
University of Nebraska Medical Center: MD, Medicine 1968
University of Nebraska College of Medicine: M. D., Psychiatry
Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Affiliations (4)
- American Psychiatric Association
- Americ
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
- Gay and Lesbian Psychiatric Association
Links (3)
Testimonials (1)
Julie Silver, MD, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School: Chief Editor of Books, Harvard Health Publications | Harvard University
"Loren's compassion shines through when he speaks, and audiences readily connect with him." Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Chief Editor of Books Harvard Health Publications
Event Appearances (7)
Infidelity and Foregiveness
Brookline Mental Health Center Brookline MA
2012-06-08
Mature Men Who Have Sex with Men
World Congress in Psychiatry Prague, Czech Republic
2011-09-15
Reflections on Thirty-Five Years in Psychiatry
Grand Rounds Maine Medical Center
2012-01-24
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional
Prime Timers Houston TX
2012-04-15
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional
Prime Timers Las Vegas NV
2012-05-07
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional
Prime Timers Phoenix AZ
2012-05-18
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional
Prime Timers Richmond VA
2012-06-03
Sample Talks (1)
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional
Talk addresses topics related to mature gay and gay-curious men as they face coming out and other issues of maturity. Specifically, it focuses on why some men delay coming out until mid-life and how coming out during one's middle years is different from coming out as a young person. It also includes information about how men's sexuality changes but actually can improve as one ages. Intergenerational relationships are also addressed. Also includes discussion of fidelity v. open relationships.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
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