Podcasts


"Coronary Heart Disease and Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired April 24, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Reef Karim speaks with Dr. Karina Davidson of Columbia Medical School about her research on coronary heart disease and depression. Dr. Davidson discusses the effect depression has on the heart and the coronary arteries, and provides information for cardiac patients to better understand the link between their heart and mind.


"Brain Trauma and Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired March 13, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Reef Karim speaks with Dr. Alain Ptito from the Montreal Neurological Institute about his recent study that was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, which examined the relationship between brain trauma and depression.


"Obesity and Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired January 31, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Reef Karim talks to Dr. Gregory Simon about the relationship between depression and obesity.


"Heart Disease and Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired January 23, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Mary Whooley of the University of California and the VA Medical Center in San Francisco discusses the link between heart disease and depression with Dr. Reef Karim.


"Winter Blues: Everything You Nedd to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired January 10, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Norman Rosenthal speaks about Seasonal Affective Disorder with guest host Dr. Reef Karim.


"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success"
Psychjourney_blogs.typepad.com and sweetspot.com: Aired January 7, 2008

Synopsis: Dr. Lara Honos-Webb Listening to Your Depression: How Understanding Your Pain Can Heal Your Life hosts interview with Dr. Carol S. Dweck author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.


"Happiness: The Darkside of the New Happy Class"
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Synopsis: Dr. Lara Honos-Webb hosts interview with Dr. Ron Dworkin author of Artificial Happiness: The Darkside of the New Happy Class. 


"Defeating Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired November 29, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. Rahn Bailey speaks with Dr. Howard Stone about his latest book, Defeating Depression.


"Depression Fallout"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired November 14, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. Ellen Frank speaks with author Anne Sheffield about her own experience with depression and the emotional toll that depression imposes on the family members and close friends of someone who is depressed.


"Depression Self-Care Guide"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired November 9, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. Ellen Frank speaks with Dr. Joti Samra about workplace depression and the self-care guide she co-authored, Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace.


"Writers On Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired November 1, 2007

Synopsis: Nell Casey speaks with Dr. Frank about her national bestseller, Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression, which is a collection of essays on depression by a variety of writers including William Styron and includes an introduction by Kay Jamison.


"Supporting Fmaily Members With Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired September 13, 2007

Synopsis: Karen McGravey-Gajera, a teacher of Family-to-Family, a free 12-week NAMI course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses, speaks with guest host Terrie Williams about her depression and the important role family members play when a loved one is grappling with depression.


"Understanding the Stigma Surrounding Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired September 6, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. James Potash, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, speaks with guest host Terrie Williams about the stigma surrounding depression and how to overcome it.


"Working in the Dark: Depression in the Workplace"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired August 30, 2007

Synopsis: Fawn Fitter, author of Working in the Dark: Keeping Your Job While Dealing with Depression speaks to guest host Terrie Williams about the incidence of depression in the workplace and how it can be managed.


"An Atlas of Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired August 22, 2007

Synopsis: Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression speaks with guest host, Terrie Williams about his experience with depression and explains the complexities of the disease from personal, historical and cultural perspectives.


"An Atlas of Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired August 8, 2007

Synopsis: Guest Host Terrie Williams discusses suicide prevention and education with Jerry Reed, executive director of the Suicide Prevention Action Network USA.


"Lincoln's Great Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired July 18, 2007

Synopsis: Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness, discusses our 16th president's life and how it was shaped by his depression with guest host, Dr. Rahn Bailey, chairman of the National Medical Association's Psychiatry Section.


"Depression For Dummies"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired July 11, 2007

Synopsis: Guest host Dr. Rahn Bailey, chairman of the National Medical Association?s Psychiatry Section, interviews Drs. Laura Smith and Charles Elliott about their book, Depression for Dummies, and their work to educate people about the true nature of depression.


"Kicking Depression"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired June 20, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. Ellen Frank speaks with Palm Beach Post "Kicking Depression" columnist Christine Stapleton about coming to terms with her depression and how she hopes her writing will help others who face this disease.


"Depression and the Dangers of Self-Medication"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired June 13, 2007

Synopsis: Dr. Lisa Morris joins Dr. Ellen Frank to bravely and honestly recount her self-destructive behavior, including using alcohol and pain killers, in an attempt to manage her depression. She also discusses what it's like to live with bipolar II disorder before and after seeking treatment.


"Depression and Families"
The Down and Up Show, depressionisreal.com: Aired May 10, 2007

Synopsis: Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) and Dr. Marion Sills from the Children's Hospital in Denver Colorado join host Dr. Ellen Frank discussing the affect of depression on families. Rep. Kennedy shares some of his personal stories about depression and Dr. Sills discusses her recent research into the impact parental depression has on the health care of children.