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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 >
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Q What would ‘recovery’ from Autism be like?
A “They’re headed to a path of being independent and self sufficient as adults,... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q How can a doctor or counselor help me feel less afraid or tense?
A Many people are troubled by thoughts and feelings that they do not feel comfortable... More >
Rachel G. Klein, Ph.D., Scientific Council Member, 1995 NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grantee, 2004 Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research, Professsor of Psychiatry, New York University Child Study Center, Expert on Childhood mental illnesses including ADHD and anxiety
Q In your time on the Scientific Council, what is the most promising area of brain and behavior research you’ve seen?
A Two areas appear most promising. One is that great progress has been made in... More >
Rachel G. Klein, Ph.D., Scientific Council Member, 1995 NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grantee, 2004 Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research, Professsor of Psychiatry, New York University Child Study Center, Expert on Childhood mental illnesses including ADHD and anxiety
Q My 10-year-old daughter is showing signs of anxiety. Can this become a full-blown anxiety disorder?
A If the anxiety is within what is generally expected when a child is under stress,... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q Is OCD heritable?
A “… it seems that early onset OCD, meaning people who have an onset of OCD at an... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q How is OCD Diagnosed?
A “When you diagnose OCD you look for obsessions and compulsions … that are lasting... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What are the best treatments for OCD?
A “There are two powerful treatments for OCD – one is medication and the other is... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
A “A mental illness characterized by two prominent symptoms: obsessions and... More >

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