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We believe books can do more than inform—they can heal, inspire, and transform entire lives, communities, and systems.

Founded by the team behind the SWEET Institute, SWEET Institute Publishing was born out of a simple but radical idea: what if the right words at the right time could change the course of a person’s life—and the structures that surround them?

We publish books that bridge the gap between science and soul, between clinical knowledge and lived experience, between the old system and a new one that centers healing, dignity, and possibility

  • Dr. Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a distinguished licensed clinical social worker with deep expertise in adult and community mental health. She brings specialized experience in trauma, bereavement, and advocacy for justice-involved populations. Trained at both Columbia University and Adelphi University, she is widely recognized for her clinical acumen, leadership in program development, and enduring commitment to social justice.

    Dr. Dubin has held prominent leadership roles in both public and private sectors and currently serves as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the SWEET Institute, where she spearheads innovative approaches to mental health education and workforce development.

    A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Dubin has supported hundreds of social workers in launching private practices, building organizations, advancing within agencies, and pursuing doctoral education. She has taught and presented at respected institutions including Columbia University, Howie the Harp, Hunter College, and Adelphi University, where she served as an Adjunct Professor of Social Work.

    Throughout her career, Dr. Dubin has remained steadfast in her mission to foster empowerment, professional growth, and meaningful systemic change across the field of mental health.

  • Dr. Mardoche Sidor, M.D., is a Harvard- and Columbia-trained, quadruple-board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in General Psychiatry, and subspecialties in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Public and Community Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Dr. Sidor currently serves as the Medical Director of Urban Pathways, a leading organization in New York City providing housing and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness.

    Dr. Sidor is the founder of the SWEET Institute, where he leads global efforts in mental health transformation, clinician education, and belief-based behavior change. Through his work, he has trained thousands of professionals across disciplines and continents, helping to bring evidence-based, person-centered care into everyday practice. He also serves as a board advisor to several health and wellness startups across the United States.

    In addition to his clinical and educational work, Dr. Sidor is deeply committed to psychoanalytic inquiry and is currently a candidate at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. He previously served for eight years as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he helped train the next generation of physicians. 

    Dr. Sidor is an active leader in organized psychiatry. He is the Co-Chair of the Geriatric Committee of the New York State Psychiatric Society, where he also serves as a Council Member. Nationally, he is a member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Geriatric Psychiatry. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Project Renewal, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness in New York City, and is a board member of the Black Psychiatrists of America.

    Originally from Haiti, Dr. Sidor has led and supported several international initiatives aimed at improving access to psychiatric care and education for underserved populations in his home country. His work continues to bridge clinical excellence with global service, innovation, and a deep belief in the transformative power of human connection.

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