Department of Psychiatry

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Faculty & Staff    |    DC Scientists    |    Partners    |   In the News             2nd Annual Women and Depression Exchange Program, May 3rd   Thursday, May 3, 2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm  Denver Country Club*   The Depression Center’s Director of Women’s Studies and Treatment, Dr. Cheryl Chessick, will lead a panel of experts on this year’s theme of Strategies for Wellness. Former First Lady Jeannie Ritter will moderate the conversation about the predictable cycles of depression and anxiety in a woman’s life, strategies to prevent escalation, when to seek help, and the complex but achievable path to wellness. For more information, please contact Nancy Gire at 303-724-4966.   *The Denver Country Club asks guests to please not use cell phones or PDA’s. Business casual attire, please no jeans.         Dr. Schneck studies the impact of bipolar disorder on families  The University of Colorado Depression Center has added the Bipolar Research Program to their research division. Under the guidance of Dr. Chris Schneck, this program examines the impact of bipolar disorder on families.  As a result, the Depression Center is currently focusing on two key projects: examining connections between parents receiving treatment for bipolar disorder and their children supporting the Colorado Family Project       Dr. Allen gives Keynote Address to National Meeting in Australia on October 27 and 28, 2011. Dr. Allen delivered "The Etiology of Aggression" and "From Control to Care: The Management of Agitation" for the Seventh Annual Forum on Seclusion and Restraint in Adelaide. He also spoke on Bipolar Disorder at the Australasian Society of Bipolar and Depressive Disorders in Sydney and at hospitals in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth. The webcast of his lectures on agitation and aggression may be viewed here. A PDF of his lecture on Bipolar Disorder may be downloaded here.   Depression Center Announces Partnership with Real Warriors The Depression Center is a proud supporter of Real Warriors. The Real Warriors program addresses the mental health and wellness needs of active duty military personnel, members of the National Guard and Reserve, Veterans and their families. The Depression Center will work with Real Warriors to provide assistance and expertise to support their efforts to educate and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.   Frank deGruy, MD Elected to the Institute of Medicine Dr. Frank deGruy, Director of Primary Care Outreach and Research received one of the highest honors given in the filed of medicine by being elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM).    Christopher Schneck, MD Honored by 5280 Magazine Depression Center Director of Consultation Services, Dr. Christopher Schneck, was once again named one of Denver’s Top Doctors in 5280 Magazine.   Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic Featured on TheParentingChannel.com Dr. Chessick discusses perinatal depression and the Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic at University Colorado Hospital.