Jan 8th, 2009 · The conflict in Gaza is one of the worst clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in decades. But for people who live in the region, outbursts of violence have been part of everyday life. Two mental health professional — Dr. Nancy DuBrow, of the Center for International Studies and Danny Brahm, of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psycho trauma in Jerusalem — discuss the affect of violence on mental health.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Palestinians living in Gaza have been under consistent attack from Israeli forces this week. Guy Raz talks with local psychiatrist Eyad Sarajj about how he and his family are coping.
Sep 28th, 2008 · Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) serves a dual role in Washington these days: he's not just a congressman, but he's also calling upon his experience as a former psychiatrist. Lawmakers struggling with the stress of their jobs have asked for his advice recently. McDermott talks to host Andrea Seabrook about dealing with Capitol Hill pressures.
Sep 25th, 2008 · The nation's leading organization of psychiatrists says the Pentagon has reneged on an agreement not to use psychiatrists in interrogations of detainees at Guantanamo and other detention sites.
Jul 25th, 2008 · Depression is said to affect more than 20 million people in the United States, but psychiatrist James Gordon argues that it's not disease. In his book, Unstuck, Gordon makes the case that most people don't need drugs to feel better.
Jun 12th, 2008 · Warlocks and aliens don't scare Jerard Block. The psychiatrist is on his own quest: to get Internet addiction to be an officially defined medical condition.
May 23rd, 2008 · Charlie Weir is a Manhattan psychiatrist who treats patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite his cool exterior, Charlie is haunted by his own repressed trauma in Patrick McGrath's novel.
Apr 15th, 2008 · Dr. Jack Gramm, college professor and FBI forensic psychiatrist, receives a mysterious phone call telling he has only 88 minutes before he is murdered, presumably by the caller in 88 Minutes. Racing against the clock, Gramm must discover who is out for his head.