Dr. Gavril Hercz is a nephrologist at Humber River Health and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto. He completed his psychoanalytic training at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute and is a member of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society. His major area of interest is the impact of physical illness on patients, families, and caregivers.
Human beings are profoundly influenced by social interactions. Small acts of kindness can improve emotional wellbeing, while experiences of dismissal or disconnection can intensify distress.
