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Katherine L. Wisner, M.D.
Q How important is it to treat depression during pregnancy?
A “A woman who is depressed in pregnancy is certainly very likely to continue to be... More >
Dr. Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., expert on post-partum depression
Q Where will the breakthroughs come in the next 10 years in treating depressed women?
A Dr. Wisner presented at the 2010 Palm Beach Mental Health Research Symposium. She... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q September 11th is a traumatic date – what do you recommend to manage the stress?
A It is true that we seem to be bombarded with news related to disasters and social... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q What would 'recovery' of PTSD look like?
A “To be resilient to things they were having trouble coping with … What treatment... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q What are exciting new areas of research in PTSD?
A “Understanding how the brain recovers from stress – the neurobiology of resilience... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q Where will the breakthroughs come in treating PTSD?
A “Uniting molecular genetics with brain imaging and psychopharmacology - these sorts... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q How long does PTSD last?
A Length of time varies. According to our diagnostic manual, one must have symptoms... More >
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Q What are the general symptoms of autism?
A “Social troubles … for example in a conversation like we’re having now, a person... More >
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Q Where will the breakthroughs come in treating Autism?
A “As we understand more about basically closing the loops … from genes to brain and... More >
Schahram Akbarian, M.D., Ph.D. Scientific Council Member 1993, 2000 NARSAD Young Investigator Grantee 1997 Klerman Prizewinner Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Chief of the Division of Psychiatric Epigenomics Mount Sinai School of Medicine, expert on autism
Q With regard to your research finding of an epigenetic signature of autism, can you tell me what this means for early diagnosis and treatment?
A Presently, our findings have no implications yet for early diagnosis and treatment.... More >

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