What is Depression?
Depression is a medical disorder that impacts over 20 million American adults overall and affects more than 7 million individuals over the age of 65. Depression can affect…
What kind of help is available?
Approximately 90 percent of people with depression can be treated successfully with safe medications, psychotherapy, or other treatment options…
How to find help?
There are many good and effective treatments for depression. Browse helpful links and resources on our website if you or a loved one is suffering from depression…
“Depression is not a normal part of aging.”
– National Institute of Mental Health
Meet Our Team of Experts
William M. McDonald, MD graduated from Duke University Medical School in 1984 and was a… Read More
William M. McDonald, MD
Department Chair; Professor and JB Fuqua…
Dr. Adriana Hermida is a Professor at Emory University Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and… Read More
Adriana Hermida, MD
Professor; Director, Geriatric Psychiatr…
Dr. Santy is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist. Read More
Eleanor Santy, D.O.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Beha…
Dr. Anthony Chatham is from South Carolina and received his medical degree from the University… Read More
Anthony Chatham, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Beha…
Dr. Pritchett is a double board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with specialized training in the care of… Read More
Cristina Pritchett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Beha…
Dr. Raymond Young joined the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry in August of 2003. Dr. Young… Read More
Raymond Young, MD, FAPM
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Be…