2005 Lecture Archive 

Talk Therapy for Mood Disorders: 
Many Different Types. Which is Best for You?

November 7, 2005
John F. Clarkin, PhD 

Which Therapy is Best for Mood Disorders? Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, dialectical-behavioral and so on and so on.... It can get very confusing! Choosing the best approach requires a basic understanding of differences. Get the real story from one of the top researchers in the field.

John F. Clarkin PhD
President,Society for Psychotherapy Research
Clinical Professor, Cornell University

What is Standard Care, Best Care for Bipolar Disease: 
Review and Update of the APA Practice Guidelines

October 10, 2005
James C.-Y. Chou, MD 

In light of recent research on the efficacy of anti-psychotic drugs in treating bipolar disease, the APA has updated it’s treatment guidelines. James C.-Y. Chou, MD a researcher and clinician on the faculty and NYU School of Medicine and a leading expert on pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder will discuss these important changes.

Dr. Chou is a member of the American Psychiatric Association committee that set the guidelines. He will talk about the new approaches to treatment.

Self-Destructive Behavior, Mood Disorders, and Stress

September 12, 2005
Richard O'Connor, PhD 

Binge drinking. Drug use. Overeating. All too often self-destructive behaviors like these accompany mood disorders — but it doesn’t have to be that way. “People sometimes think that the two go hand in hand, that if you’re depressed, that’s just part of the territory. But self-destructive behavior is something that should sometimes be addressed as an issue on its own,” says Dr. Richard O’Connor, our September lecturer and renowned author of Undoing Depression and Undoing Perpetual Stress. Find out how to recognize harmful patterns and hear about healthy ways to combat these self-destructive urges. 

Dr. O’Connor is the celebrated author of Undoing Depression and Undoing Perpetual Stress. He is also a practicing psychotherapist and always packs a full house. Dr. O’Connor is an MDSG favorite and is back by popular demand. 

June 13, 2005
Peter Kramer, M.D. 

The New York Times calls Peter Kramer, "the best known psychiatrist in America". In his first book, Listening to Prozac, he forever changed the way we view antidepressants and their role in our society. Now he returns to that territory, this time to examine Depression itself. In his new book, Against Depression, he demands that we recognize Depression as a serious illness and demonstrates how, in our habits of thought, we instead romanticize it. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!

Peter Kramer received his M.D. from Harvard and is the author of Listening to Prozac, Should You Leave?, Spectacular Happiness, and Moments of Engagement. His latest book, Against Depression, will be published in May 2005. He was recently named host of the public radio series, The Infinite Mind. He is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, and has a private practice. Other appearances by Dr. Kramer.  

Against Depression was published on May 9, 2005. The Amazon.com price (as of May 15, 2005) is $17.13. Read about the book from LC Media

Listening to Prozac: A Psychiatrist Explores Antidepressant Drugs and the Remaking of the Self  A classic in the literature of current psychiatry explores questions raised by the success of drugs like Prozac which can reshape temperament. Beautifully written by a psychiatrist who makes you want to know him. Contains lots of true stories, drawn from his practice. The Amazon.com price (as of May 15, 2005) is $10.88.

Fresh Insights into Mood Disorders in Women: How Gender Differences Play A Role

May 2, 2005
Lois Kroplick, MD 

The innate differences between men and women have been the subject of endless debate, but when it comes to mood disorders, evidence reveals that the sexes really are wired differently. Does it all come down to hormones? What role does the psychology of being male or female play? Lois Kroplick, who is both a psychiatrist and therapist, will draw on her extensive clinical experience as well as the latest research to shed light on the role of gender in mood disorders.

Dr. Kroplick is a psychiatrist, therapist, and lecturer; founder and past president of the Mental Health Coalition of Rockland County, New York.

April 4, 2005
Issie Greenberg, PhD 

As America’s obesity epidemic proves, you don’t have to be taking medications to be overweight. But certain mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics and antidepressants can make staying thin a real battle. Are your meds to blame for those extra pounds? Is there anything you can do about it? Come hear psychologist Issie Greenberg , a leading expert on psychiatric drugs and weight, discuss the issue and give plenty of tips. 

Dr. Greenberg is the Director of the Behavioral Unit, Obesity Consult Center at Tufts-New England Medical Center.

March 7, 2005
Jack Gorman, MD 

The plethora of new psychiatric drugs coming out each year is great news for anyone with a mood disorder— the only problem is keeping up with them all. Find out about all the new options from the man who has literally written the book on psych meds. Jack Gorman is a widely published author and one of the foremost authorities on the subject. He’s made it his life’s work to know everything there is to know about psychiatric drugs. He’ll discuss the latest, the best, and what’s coming down the pike and then open the floor to questions from the audience. 

Dr. Gorman is Chief of Psychiatry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Professor of Neuroscience, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine; author of the classic reference book The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs.

February 7, 2005
David Brody, MD

Is it permanent? How do you know you have it? Dr. Brody discusses these issues as well as the treatment options now available. Dr. Brody is Chief, Psychiatric Outpatient Service, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York

January 10, 2005
Michael Terman, PhD. 

The lowdown on the exciting treatment breakthroughs in this field. Dr. Terman is a professor, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University and the world’s leading expert on Seasonal Affective Disorder.