Dr. Herbert Freudenberger Receives Gold Medal Award Congratulations to Herbert J. Freudenberger, Ph.D., who received The Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology at the APA Convention in Boston. The American Psychological Foundation (APF) Gold Medal Awards recognize distinguished and enduring records of accomplishments in four areas of psychology. The award has been presented to Dr. Freudenberger for his exemplary professionalism as a psychologist and psychoanalyst dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering, for the sensitivity and conceptual genius that enabled him to establish the clinical construct of burnout, thus illuminating the clinical treatment of stress and increasing awareness of the importance of psychology in daily life; for his dedication to expanding our understanding of human behavior through theoretical contributions, teaching, and voluminous interdisciplinary and international publications; for his innovative treatment of those afflicted with substance abuse problems; for a lifetime devoted to the betterment of humankind and his professions; and for modeling the integrity, caring, courage, and accomplishments that have earned him the highest admiration and respect. Herbert Freudenberger’s scholarly contributions have been widely recognized in the United States and abroad. He is the author of more than 90 articles, book chapters, and monographs. In the past five years, he has written three books for the general public, dealing with burnout in men and women, anxiety, and stress-related areas. Among the many awards he has received are the Carl F. Heiser Special Presidential Award from the American Psychological Association in 1992, a Presidential Citation from the APA in 1990, the Distinguished Psychologist Award from APA’s Division of Psychotherapy in 1983, and the Psychologist of the Year Award from APA’s American Society of Psychologists in Private Practice in 1981. He has practiced as a psychoanalyst since 1954. He entered solo practice in 1956. This, he says, has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding choices of this life. His work in the world of free clinics and therapeutic drug communities led to the development of his burnout concept. His many years of teaching, consulting, and working within APA have been both happy and fulfilling. He has met many friends and is grateful for the honor of their friendship. He speaks of his involvement in psychology and his work with patients and addicts as a way of giving back to people.