Women in science are truly changing lives, every single day.
In today's episode, hear about one legend in psychology, Dr. Myrna Weissman, PhD, a co-creator of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, an evidence-based treatment for depression recommended by the WHO.
Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Weissman, Chief of the Division of Translational Epidemiology at the NY State Psychiatric Institute and a co-creator of Interpersonal Therapy with her late husband, Dr. Gerald Klerman, MD. She has been the author or a co-author of over 600 scientific articles and chapters, and 12 books, including The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Dr. Myrna Weissman is a Diana Goldman Kemper Family Professor of Epidemiology in Psychiatry, at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mailman School of Public health at Columbia University.
We discuss:
1) Her new book, coming soon, and why it will be free for all!!
2) Why a simple idea like IPT has become so broadly effective
3) Examples of the worldwide applications of IPT
4) Her beautiful dedication to her late husband, Dr. Klerman
References from Episode:
International Society of Interpersonal Therapy (ISIPT) https://interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
Upcoming ISIPT Conference https://www.isiptcon2024.com/
*Note: suicide is mentioned briefly in this episode
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