Voices In The Family

May 2008

05/05/08
Adults and ADHD
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When we talk about attention deficit disorder, we usually hear about children - but what happens as these kids grow up? Up to 70% of them will be adults with ADHD. ADHD can have a dramatic impact on people's worklife, finances, relationships and even personal health. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults - the causes, genetics, effects and options for treatment. We're joined by Ari Tuckman and Kevin Murphy. Ari Tuckman is a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD, and the author of "Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD". Murphy is President of Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, he is the co-author of "ADHD in Adults: What the Science Sayswill discuss Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults - the causes, genetics, effects and options for treatment. We're joined by Ari Tuckman and Kevin Murphy. Ari Tuckman is a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD, and the author of "Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD". Murphy is President of Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, he is the co-author of "ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says."

05/12/08
Depression: Causes, Genetics, Treatment
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During the first part of the series, we will explore the causes and treatment of depression. Dan Gottlieb's guest is Dr. John O'Reardon, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, whose research specialty is therapies for Treatment Resistant Depression. He will discuss the standard treatments as well as cutting-edge new methods. We will also hear from Zindel Segal, professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, who will discuss mindfulness meditation as a tool in treating depression. He is the co-author of The Mindful Way Through Depression. Read Dr. Dan's article on depression in the Inquirer

05/19/08
Families and Depression
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Depression can have profound effects on families. We'll be joined by the Gallagher family. John Gallagher attempted suicide in 1999, but he tried to hide what happened from family and friends. Even his own children didn't know the true story for several years. Recently, John has started to talk about his experience, and he and his family will join us to discuss their healing process. We'll also be joined by Dr. David Miklowitz, professor of psychology and psychiatry at University of Colorado and Oxford University, and author of Bipolar Disorder: A Family Focused Treatment Approach. Read Dr. Dan's article on depression in the Inquirer

05/26/08
Voices in the Family was pre-empted on Memorial Day, May 26th.