Living with uncertainty amplifies our fear and anxiety This influences mind-body health, communication, and decision making. Deb Faust talks about collective healing and learning how to build bridges that will connect us to our shared humanity. We don’t solve problems when we’re frightened. We solve problems when we feel safe with others. Deborah Faust has spent her career supporting families in crisis and believes family mental health is a protective factor for our youth and the health of a community. A UUUtica member, her sense of purpose is grounded in the belief that healed people heal communities.