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How Understanding the Neuroscience of Depression Can Improve Outcomes
Speaker: Alexander Korb, PhD
Duration: 1 Hour 19 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video
Description
Recent research shows that when patients suffering from depression are taught about the neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder they benefit from reduced stigma and improve optimism. Conversely, holding certain incorrect beliefs about the neuroscience of depression can get in the way of improvement. Unfortunately, therapists and mental health professionals have not historically been expected to learn about the neuroscience of depression. In this recording, you’ll learn about the importance of communicating the neuroscience of depression to your clients, and more importantly how to do it.
Speaker
Alexander Korb, PhD
Alex Korb, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, writer and coach. He has studied the brain for over 15 years and is the author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. He received a BS in Neuroscience at Brown University, before earning a PhD in Neuroscience at UCLA. His dissertation focused on measuring electrical activity in the brain to better understand and treat depression. He is an adjunct assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at UCLA where his research focuses on neuroimaging and the development of a novel brain stimulation device. He has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on the neuroscience of psychiatric disorders.
His popular blog on PsychologyToday.com has over a million views. He speaks around the country on neuroscience and has appeared on radio shows and podcasts worldwide. He has a wealth of experience in yoga and mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand-up comedy.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Alexander Korb has an employment relationship with UCLA. He receives compensation as a consultant and receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Korb has ownership interest in BrainSonix, Inc. He receives a consulting fee and has ownership interest in MostDays and Harvard Medtech. Dr. Korb receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Alexander Korb has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Objectives
- Determine issues for using the “chemical imbalance” explanation of depression.
- Analyze challenges with genetic risk for depression.
- Appraise scientifically valid models of depression.
Outline
- The importance of understanding how the brain is malleable and can be reshapedÂ
- The mistakes therapists make when talking about the genetics of depressionÂ
- The issues with common analogies for depressionÂ
- Key points in the neuroscience basics of depression
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Case Managers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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