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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…
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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…
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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
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Meet Our Team of Experts
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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…
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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…
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Dr. Adriana Hermida is a Professor at Emory University Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and… Read More
Adriana Hermida, MD
Professor; Director, Geriatric Psychiatr…
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Dr. Larry Tune directed the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry from 1993-2008. He graduated from Cornell… Read More
Larry Tune, MD, MAS
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral S…