
Psychiatry explores extraordinary experiences like near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences, distinguishing them from mental illness to enhance patient care and understanding.
Dr Penberthy is the Chester F. Carlson Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. She is also the associate director of the UVA Health Clinician Wellness Program and the codirector of the Effective Coping and Communication Skills for Clinicians Program.
Psychiatry explores extraordinary experiences like near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences, distinguishing them from mental illness to enhance patient care and understanding.
In this CME, learn about the convergence of neuroscience and spirituality.
Published: August 25th 2025 | Updated: