David Posen

Dr. David Posen launched a distinguished medical career after graduating from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1967. His early professional path included research in San Francisco, an internship in Edmonton, Alberta, and a year in general practice in the Canadian Arctic, followed by another year practicing in Jerusalem. In 1971, Dr.

Posen established a thriving family practice in Oakville, Ontario. By 1985, he transitioned his focus exclusively to stress management, lifestyle counseling, and psychotherapy, a specialized field in which he has now dedicated over three decades. As a recognized authority on stress mastery, work-life balance, and health and wellness, Dr. Posen is the author of several best-selling books.

His notable works include Is Work Killing You? A Doctor’s Prescription for Treating Workplace Stress (published in 2013), The Little Book of Stress Relief, Always Change a Losing Game, Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough, and Authenticity. Dr. Posen’s expertise has led to extensive media appearances, including television and radio across Canada, and features in prominent U.S.

magazines such as Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and Men’s Health. He also contributed a weekly column on stress and lifestyle management for a year on the popular website canoe.ca. An internationally recognized keynote speaker and seminar leader, Dr. Posen is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations, which expertly combine humor with practical, evidence-based advice.

David Posen’s Prescription for Work Stress.’ Dr. Posen continues to be a leading voice in the field of mental wellness, drawing on his extensive medical background and over 30 years of specialization to equip audiences with resilient coping mechanisms. His ongoing commitment to promoting health and productivity through effective stress management makes him an invaluable resource for corporations, conferences, and public forums seeking expert guidance on navigating the complexities of modern work and life.