2 Quotes & Sayings By Lisa R Cohen
Lisa R. Cohen, M.D., is a psychiatrist and researcher who has conducted clinical research on the effects of media violence on children and adolescents. She is also an author and speaker who has lectured internationally on these topics. Dr
Cohen is the author of several books, including Understanding Media Violence: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (with Jules L. Rosenzweig, Ph.D.). She also wrote the book The Real-Life Adventures of the Mr.
Men & Little Misses, which was given to many children in hospitals around the country upon their discharge from the hospital following surgery to correct birth defects or other serious illnesses. Her chapter in Jules Rosenzweig's book Understanding Media Violence describes how television violence affects children's brains in the short-term, while her book Real Life Adventures describes how media violence affects children's brains in the long-term.