On Air & In Print
Dr. Karina Rieke has been featured as a mental health expert on Univision, speaking on topics from harassment and bipolar disorder to postpartum psychosis and healthy relationships. Segments below link out to their original broadcasts.
Harassment and intent — is it possible to make someone feel harassed without meaning to?
Dr. Rieke unpacks how cultural context and intent factor into harassment, prompted by a controversial statement from then-Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Watch on UnivisionRecognizing the signs of bipolar disorder
Dr. Rieke breaks down how manic and depressive episodes present, and why the condition is often mistaken for something else in teens.
Watch on UnivisionSpotting depression in children and teens
Dr. Rieke gives parents concrete warning signs to watch for, from withdrawal and irritability to changes in sleep and appetite.
Watch on UnivisionMyths about women's sexual desire and aging
Dr. Rieke challenges the assumption that desire fades with menopause, pointing to research on the real factors that shape sexual interest.
Watch on UnivisionGetting kids through Spring Break
Dr. Rieke offers parents practical suggestions for keeping children engaged and emotionally grounded during the school break.
Watch on UnivisionA New Jersey school on alert after a shooting threat
Dr. Rieke weighs in on the psychological impact on students and families after a threat made by a fellow student puts a school on alert.
Watch on UnivisionHow violence affects the collective unconscious
Dr. Rieke discusses the psychological toll that repeated exposure to violent events can take on a community's shared sense of safety.
Can stress affect how well a vaccine works?
Dr. Rieke explains what the research says about the connection between chronic stress and immune response.
Watch on UnivisionWhy women delay reporting sexual abuse or harassment
Dr. Rieke unpacks the emotional and social barriers that often keep survivors from coming forward right away.
Watch on UnivisionHelping a child recover from sexual abuse trauma
Dr. Rieke joins another expert to discuss how families and caregivers can support a child's healing process.
Watch on UnivisionA mother speaks out after her son faces bullying and racism at school
Dr. Rieke joins Univision 41 as the expert commentator on a New Jersey mother's account of her son being bullied and subjected to racist treatment at his middle school, discussing the emotional impact on the child and the family.
Understanding and preventing childhood trauma
Dr. Rieke explains the three main types of childhood trauma — physical, psychological, and sexual — and why close supervision and family therapy matter for prevention and healing.
Watch on UnivisionEarly warning signs of violent behavior in children
After a youth shooting in the Bronx, Dr. Rieke outlines the early behaviors parents should pay attention to — such as aggression toward others or toward animals — and when to seek help.
Watch on UnivisionReaching out when you feel hopeless
Quoted by Noticias Univision 41 after a tragic family case in Brooklyn, Dr. Rieke stressed that the most important step for anyone feeling sad or hopeless is to talk to someone.
Read on UnivisionDomestic violence and the pandemic
Following the killing of NYPD officer Arianna Reyes Gómez by her former husband, Dr. Rieke explained to Noticias Univision 41 how pandemic stress, fear, and the need for control fueled domestic violence.
Read on UnivisionUnderstanding postpartum psychosis
Following a high-profile criminal case, Dr. Rieke explains how postpartum psychosis differs from postpartum depression and why it's treated as a psychiatric emergency.
Watch on UnivisionAre "therians" a cultural movement or a psychological refuge?
Dr. Rieke joins a live N+ segment to offer parents perspective on the therian trend and what might be behind a child or teen identifying with it.
Watch on UnivisionWhy sexual abuse victims often wait years to come forward
Following a high-profile case, Dr. Rieke explains the psychological reasons survivors frequently delay reporting their abusers.
Watch on UnivisionRecurring guest on Co-Crea
Dr. Rieke is a recurring guest on Co-Crea, Dr. Jorge Piña's Spanish-language series on psychoanalysis, mental health, and metapoetry — masterclasses, conversations, and live episodes.
See the Co-Crea SeriesEl ser manifiesto en la metapoética de Karina Rieke
A critical essay by Bernardo Silfa Bor on Dr. Rieke's metapoetry across Semejanza de lo Eterno, Mitología del Instante, and Ontología de la Palabra, gathered in Erótica del Instante.
Read on Acento More in In Others’ WordsCita Cultural — poet, cultural manager, therapist
A live conversation on Central Noticias' Cita Cultural about Dr. Rieke's life as a poet, cultural manager, and therapist.
Watch on YouTubeMental health during the pandemic
An interview with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development on the toll of COVID-19 on frontline mental health workers.
Watch on FacebookTherapist recommendations on Instagram
A short-form video sharing practical mental health recommendations.
Watch on Instagram