<p>Dr. Simon Rego is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments. He is currently Chief of Psychology and Director of Psychology Training at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, and Certified as a Cognitive Therapy Trainer/Consultant by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. He is also a Founding Member of the New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and was the Founding President of the Cognitive Therapy Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego's specialties include the assessment and treatment of anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive related disorders (Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias), as well as depression, insomnia, and body focused repetitive behaviors (compulsive hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, etc.) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or other evidence-based psychological treatments.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters (see below), completed his first book ("Treatment Plans and Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder") in 2016, a second book ("The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach") in 2018, and a third book ('The CBT Workbook for Mental Health") in 2021. His fourth book ("Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice - Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia") is due out in 2024.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is currently an Editorial Board Member of the <em>American Journal of Psychotherapy</em>, <em>Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Practice</em>, and the <em>Journal of Psychiatry, Psychology &amp; Psychotherapy</em>. He is a former Editor of <em>Advances in Cognitive Therapy</em>, a joint publication of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy as well as <em>Trauma Psychology News</em>, a publication of the Division of Trauma Psychology (Division 56) of the American Psychological Association.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego frequently gives workshops and presentations on his areas of expertise and also does a great deal of work with the media, being featured as an expert on television (CNN, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, Fox News, etc.), radio (NPR, 1010 WINS, WCBS, Radio France Internationale, etc.), print (e.g., NY Times, Newsday, Toronto Star, USA Today, BBC News, USA WEEKEND, etc.), and on the web (WebMD, HealthDay, MSN, Financial Times of London, Reader's Digest, etc.).</p>

<p>Dr. Rego is a licensed clinical psychologist with close to 20 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments.</p>

<p><strong>ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS</strong></p>
<p>Wongtangman, K., Azimaraghi, O., Freda, J., Ganz-Lord, F., Shamamian, P., Bastien, A., Mirhaji, P., Himes, C.P., Rupp, S., Green-Lorenzen, S., Smith, R.V., Medrano, E.M., Anand, P., <strong>Rego, S.</strong>, Velji, S., &amp; Eikermann, M. (2022). Incidence and predictors of case cancellation within 24 h in patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 83, 110987.</p>
<p>Sadeh-Sharvit, S., <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong>, Jefroykin, S., Peretz, G., &amp; Kupershmidt, T. (2022). A Comparison Between Clinical Guidelines and Real-World Treatment Data in Examining the Use of Session Summaries: Retrospective Study. JMIR Formative Research, 6(8).</p>
<p>Siber-Sanderowitz, S., Limowski, A. R., Gallo, L., Schneider, M., Pimentel, S., Mueller, S., <strong>Rego, S.</strong>, &amp; Alpert, J. (2022). Mobilizing a psychiatric crisis response to COVID-19 for NYC hospital workers: Lessons learned from the mental health front lines. General hospital psychiatry, 74, 141-143.</p>
<p>Bailin, A., Burton, S., <strong>Rego, S.A</strong>., Alpert, J.E.., &amp; Pimentel, S. (2021). Integrating Advocacy for Disadvantaged Children and Families into Evidence-Based Care during COVID-19: Clinical Vignettes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4): 701&ndash;715.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Alpert, J.E. (2021). A Vote for the Full Ticket. Bipolar Disorders, 23(1), 88-89.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Alpert, J.E. (2020). Stretching Beyond the Evidence Base. Bipolar Disorders, 22(4), 418-19.</p>
<p>Siegel, K. &amp;<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong> (2020). Sharing Care in a New Era of Integrated Healthcare. EC Psychology and Psychiatry, 9 (3), 1-2.</p>
<p>Woods, A.P, Stults, C.B., Terry, R.L., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2017). Strengths and Limitations of Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety Disorders. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 13(3), 271-283.</p>
<p>Tuvia, T. &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Rego, S.</strong>&nbsp;(2017). Five sessions of in vivo exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A case report.&nbsp;European Psychiatry, 41 Supplement, S727.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2015). Essential Arnie. The Behavior Therapist, 38(3), 78-79.</p>
<p>Rogojanski, J., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2013). Advances and Controversies in the Application of a Modified Version of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 9(3), 337-346.</p>
<p>Lazarus, A.A. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2013). What Really Matters. The Behavior Therapist. 36(3), 67-69.</p>
<p>Brady, V., Taylor, V., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2012). Science at the Heart of Psychotherapy: A Review of Three Evidence Based Treatments. Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine, 28(1), 25-32.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Schumpf, J. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A</strong>. (2009). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Modifications and Outcomes. Current Psychiatry, 8(4), 70.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong>, Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., Hildebrandt, T.B., &amp; McHugh, R.K. (2009). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in "Real World" Clinical Settings: Your Questions Answered! The Behavior Therapist, 32(3), 52-58.</p>
<p>Maher, M.J., <strong>Rego, S.A.,</strong> &amp; Asnis, G.M. (2006). Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Epidemiology, Impact, and Approaches to Management. CNS Drugs, 20(7), 567-590.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A</strong>., Muller, K.L., &amp; Jacobson, C. (2005). &lsquo;Distracting&rsquo; patients from anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 4(11), 2.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Franklin, M.E. (2005). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) In a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Canadian Psychology, 46:2a, 79.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2004). Results of the Professional Issues Committee Survey. The Behavior Therapist, 27(7), 161.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2004). Update from the Professional Issues Committee. The Behavior Therapist, 27(5), 98.</p>
<p>Asnis, G.M., De La Garza, R.,<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong>, Henderson, M.A., &amp; Reinus, J.F. (2004). Interferon for Hepatitis C Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(12), 2332.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). Empirically supported treatment of panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 14(3), 219-244.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). Assessment and empirically supported psychological treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Medscape Psychiatry. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/350</p&gt;
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp;<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). The movement towards evidence-based psychotherapies. Trends in Evidence-Based Neuropsychiatry, 2(5), 50-55.</p>
<p><strong>BOOKS </strong></p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (in press). Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice &ndash; Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Hogrefe Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2023). Jak pielęgnować poczucie spokoju i pewności siebie. Praktyczny poradnik (Polish Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Vital.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2023). Werkboek mentale gezondheid (Dutch Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Nieuwezijds</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2022). Когнитивно-поведенческая терапия для психического здоровья. Рабочая тетрадь. Научно обоснованные упражнения для преобразования негативных мыслей и управления своим благополучием Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Вильямс.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A.<span style="text-indent: -24px;">&nbsp;&amp; Fader, S. (2021).&nbsp;</span><em style="text-indent: -24px;">The CBT Workbook for Mental Health.</em><span style="text-indent: -24px;">&nbsp;Rockridge Press.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-indent: -24px;">Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2021). 十步驱散抑郁：认知行为疗法 (Simplified Chinese Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Taiwan Strait Publishing House. </span></p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2020). книга Выйти из депрессии за 10 шагов. Когнитивно-поведенческий подход, Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Издательство Диалектика.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2019). Uwolnij sie od depresji: Program 10 krok&oacute;w (Polish Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne / GWP.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2019). Das 10-Schritte-Programm gegen Depression: Ein verhaltenstherapeutischer Ansatz (German Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach) MVG Moderne Vlgs. Ges.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2018). The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach. Althea Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2016). Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Guilford Press.</p>
<p><strong>BOOK CHAPTERS </strong></p>
<p>Leahy, R.L. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2012). Cognitive Restructuring. In William O&rsquo;Donohue and Jane E. Fisher (Eds.). Core Principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. John Wiley &amp; Sons, Inc.</p>
<p>Fishman, D.B., Rego, S.A., &amp; Muller, K.L. (2010). The Conceptual Evolution of Behavior Therapy. In John Norcross, Gary VandenBos, and Don Freedheim (Eds.) History of Psychotherapy &ndash; 2nd Edition. APA Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., &amp; Sanderson, W.C. (2009). Psychopathological Mechanisms Across Anxiety Disorders. In K. Salzinger and M. Serper (Eds.) Behavioral Mechanisms for Behavioral Disorders and Their Treatment. APA Press.</p>
<p>Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., &amp; Sanderson, W.C. (2008). Manualized Treatments in Psychotherapy. In L. L&rsquo;Abate (Ed.) Towards a Science of Clinical Psychology: Laboratory Evaluations and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Muller, K.L. (2007). Panic attacks. In W.C. Sanderson and T.J. Bruce (Eds.). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and Depression. Available at: http://www.drsanderson.com/book.htm</p&gt;
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2002). Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. In R.L. Leahy &amp; E.T. Dowd (Eds.), Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy: Theory and Application (pp. 211-239). NY: Springer.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2001). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder: An Overview of Empirically Supported Treatment Strategies. In W.J. Lyddon and J.V. Jones (Eds.). Empirically-Supported Cognitive Therapies: Current and Future Applications (pp. 88-117). New York: Springer Publishing Co.</p>
<p><strong>BOOK REVIEWS </strong></p>
<p>Khedari, V. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2020). Let&rsquo;s Broaden Our Minds: Making the Case for Mindfulness Skills for Trauma. [Review of the book, Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD by R.G. Turow]. Trauma Psychology News, 15(3), 4-6.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2012). Put On Your Thinking Cap! [Review of the book, Cognitive Therapy by K.S. Dobson]. PsycCRITIQUES, 57(28), Article 2.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2011). Clinician's Guide to PTSD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. Trauma Psychology Newsletter. Trauma Psychology News, 6(2), 8-9.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2010). Psychologist, Heal Thyself: Perfecting the Art of Public Speaking. [Review of the book Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself by D.B. Feldman and P.J. Silvia]. PsycCRITIQUES, 55 (No. 39), Article 3.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Muller, K.L. (2009). Re-Thinking Cognitive Therapy: Make Way for Meta. [Review of the book Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression by A. Wells]. PsycCRITIQUES, 54 (No. 35), Article 2.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2004). A review of Cognitive Approaches to Obsessions and Compulsions: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment by Randy Frost and Gail Steketee. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), 367-369.</p>

<p>Simon A. Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT, is Chief Psychologist at Montefiore and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical interests focus on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive and stress-related disorders in adults.</p><p>In 1994, Dr. Rego received his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in psychology from Queen&rsquo;s University in Kingston, Ontario. He received his Master of Arts in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York in 1996. He then attended Rutgers University, earning his Master of Psychology in clinical psychology in 1999, followed by his Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology in 2001. From 2001-2003, he completed his first two years of postdoctoral training at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, and from 2002 to 2003, he completed MBA preparation certificate courses at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>Dr. Rego&rsquo;s research interests focus on the application of CBT and other evidence-based therapies to various psychological disorders, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, mood, and stress-related disorders; insomnia and other sleep disorders; and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania. His work has been in many peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and he has presented at conferences nationally and internationally. He co-authored <em>The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach</em>, which has been published in English, German, Polish, and Russian.</p><p>Dr. Rego has been recognized for his many contributions to the medical community. In 2018, he received the Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In 2017, he was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, an award recognizing those who demonstrate leadership, excellence and longevity within their chosen profession. In addition to being a founding clinical fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and a fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, he is board certified in cognitive and behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a member of many other professional organizations, including the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies and the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation.</p>

<p>Dr. Carol A. Bernstein is Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Wellbeing in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also a consultant and Senior Scholar for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). She was previously Vice Chair for Education and Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry at NYU. From 2001-2011, Dr. Bernstein also served as the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and the Designated Institutional Official for ACGME accredited training programs at NYU. Dr. Bernstein is a Past-President of the American Psychiatric Association and served the Association as Vice-President, Treasurer and Trustee-at-Large and as the chair of multiple committees. She has served as a spokesperson for the American Psychiatric Association on many occasions and received the 1997 exemplary psychiatrist award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). She is the recipient of the APA/NIMH Vestermark Award in Psychiatric Education and the APA Alexandra Symonds Award for contributions to the advancement of women in leadership and in women&rsquo;s health. In 2018, Dr. Bewnstein received a special Presidential commendation from the APA for her work in educating the public about mental illness through her role on Sirius/XM Doctor Radio. In 2019, she received the John Gienapp Award for notable contributions to Graduate Medical Education from the ACGME and the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Psychiatrists.<br />Dr. Bernstein completed medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Following an internship in internal medicine at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Medical Center in New York, she completed her psychiatric residency training at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Bernstein is active in many national psychiatric associations in addition to the APA - these include the American College of Psychiatrists where she is currently the Treasurer of the Board of Regents, the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, among others. In 2003, Dr. Bernstein was selected as a Fellow in ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) a national program, designed to promote leadership for women in medicine. In 2005, Dr. Bernstein completed the Physician Leadership Development Program at NYU as well as the Graduate Medical Education Leadership Program of the ACGME. From 2010-2016, Dr. Bernstein served on the Board of Directors of the ACGME where she co-chaired the ACGME Task Force on Physician Well Being. She is also a member of the Action Collaborative on Clinician Wellbeing and Resilience of the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Bernstein has written numerous articles and chapters on psychiatric education and has served as a peer reviewer for both the American Journal of Psychiatry and Academic Psychiatry. She has served on the editorial boards of Academic Psychiatry, the Journal of Psychiatric Services and Focus, has presented at more than 80 conferences and meetings and has been the recipient of a number of visiting professorships. For more than ten years, Dr. Bernstein hosted a weekly call-in show for consumers on Sirius Radio&rsquo;s Doctor Radio Channel sponsored by the NYU Langone Medical Center.</p>
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<p>Dr. Bernstein, is a Past-President of the American Psychiatric Association and served the Association as Vice-President, Treasurer and Trustee-at-Large and as the chair of multiple committees. She has served as a spokesperson for the American Psychiatric Association on many occasions and received the 1997 exemplary psychiatrist award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). She is the recipient of the APA/NIMH Vestermark Award in Psychiatric Education.</p>

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<li>Stern, J., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Whelan, MA, Neu, HC. &ldquo;Pasteurella Multocida Subdural Empyema&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>Journal of Neurosurgery.</em>&nbsp; 54 (4), April 1981: 550‑552.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Rabkin, JG, Wolland, H. &ldquo;Medical and Dental Students Attitudes About the AIDS Epidemic.&rdquo; <em>Academic Medicine,</em> 65 (7), July 1990: 458-460.</li>
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<li>Sulkowicz, K., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Dess, P., Hasan, A., McCarthy, M., Schweitzer, G., Heussy, J. &ldquo;Psychiatrists Treating Physicians: Countertransference of a Resident Treating a Depressed Physician.&rdquo; <em>Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research</em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> 6 (3), Summer 1997: 250-261.</li>
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<li>Rosenberg, RC, Schwarz, M., Ying, P., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong> &ldquo;Patterns of Drug Use and Their Relationship to Entitlements in a Psychiatric Emergency Service Population<em>.&rdquo;&nbsp; Emergency Psychiatry</em>. 4 (3), 1998: 43-50.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Preface, Psychiatric Clinics of North America, &ldquo;Emergency Psychiatry&rdquo;.&nbsp; Philadelphia: WB Saunders.&nbsp; 22 (4), December 1999. xiii &ndash; xiv.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Goldstein, MS., &ldquo;Deceptions of Psychiatry Residents,&rdquo; <em>American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry</em>, 22 (3), 2001, 21-36.</li>
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<li>Yedidia, MJ, Gillespie CG, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>.&ldquo;A Survey of Psychiatric Residency Directors on Current Priorities and Preparation for Public Sector Care.&rdquo; <em>Psychiatric Services</em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> 57 (2) February 2006.</li>
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<li>Pessar, LF, Levine ER, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>, Cabaniss DL, Dickstein LJ, Graff SV, Hales DJ, Jones PM, Nadelson CC, Robinowitz CB, Scheiber SC, Silberman EK:&nbsp; &ldquo;Recruiting and Rewarding Faculty for Teaching<em>&rdquo;: Academic Psychiatry</em>, 30 (2) Mar/Apr 2006.</li>
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<li>Yusim A, Anbarasan D., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein C</span></strong>, Boksay I., Dulchin M., Lindenmayer JP, Saavedra-Velez C, Shapiro M., Sadock B., &ldquo;Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Presenting as Othello Syndrome:&nbsp; Case Presentation and Review of the Literature<em>,&rdquo; American Journal of Psychiatry</em>, 165 (9), September, 2008,&nbsp; 1119-1125.</li>
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<li>O&rsquo;Leary, P, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong> (Interviewee); &ldquo;Three Views on Resident Wellness,&rdquo; <em>Residents&rsquo; Journal, American Journal of Psychiatry</em> and the APA Committee of Residents and Fellows;&nbsp; November 2008, Vol. 3, No 11, pp&nbsp; 1-2.</li>
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<li>Ishak, W, Nikravesh, R &nbsp;Lederer,S,&nbsp; Mandiu, C,., Seligman, L., Vasa, M., Ogunyemi, D., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>: &ldquo;Burnout During Residency Training: A Literature Review&rdquo;; <em>Journal of Graduate Medical Education, </em>December 2009, pp. 236-242.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>, Hershfield B, Cohen DC, &ldquo;Psychiatry in the USA: An Overview&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>International Psychiatry, </em>October 2010, Vol 7, No. 4, pp 90-92.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>, &ldquo;Response to the Presidential Address&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>American Journal of Psychiatry</em>, October 2010, 167:10, pp 1-4.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>, Bughra, D. &ldquo; The Next Generation of Psychiatrists:&nbsp; What Is Needed in Training?&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>Asian Journal of Psychiatry</em> 4 (2011)&nbsp; pp&nbsp; 88-91.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> &ldquo;Presidential Address:&nbsp; Transforming Mental Health Through Leadership, Discovery and Collaboration.&rdquo; <em>American Journal of Psychiatry</em>, October, 2011, 168:10, pp. 1022-1025.</li>
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<li>Belkin GS, Yusim A., Anbarasan, D, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein CA</span></strong>, &ldquo;Teaching &lsquo;Global Mental Health:&rsquo; Psychiatry Residency Directors&rsquo; Attitudes and Practices Regarding International Opportunities for Psychiatric Residents.&rdquo; <em>Academic Psychiatry</em> Vol. 35. No. 6, November-December 2011, pp 400-403.</li>
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<li>Silberman, E., Belitsky, R., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Cabaniss, D., Crisphan, H., Dickstein, L, Scheiber, S, .&nbsp; &ldquo;Recruiting Researchers in Psychiatry:&nbsp; The Influence of Residency versus Early Motivation,&rdquo; <em>Academic Psychiatry</em>, Vol 36, No 2, March-April 2012, pp 85-90.</li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> &ldquo;The Future According to Sisyphus&rdquo;, <em>Academic Psychiatry</em>, Vol. 37, No 4, July-August 2013, pp 233-237.</li><p>&nbsp;</p>
<li>IsHak W, Nikravesh R., Lederer S., Perry R, Ogunyemi D, &nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein C</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">.</span> &ldquo;Burnout in Medical Students:&nbsp; A Systematic Review:&rdquo; <em>Clin Teach</em>. 2013 Aug; 10 (4):242-5.</li>
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<li>Hilty, DM, Belitsky,R., Cohen, MB., Cabaniss, DL, Dickstein, LJ, &nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Kaplan, AS, Scheiber, SC, Crisp-Han, HD, Wrzosek, MI, Silberman, EK., &ldquo;Impact of the Information Age on Residency Training:&nbsp; Communication, Access to Public Information, and Clinical Care,&rdquo; <em>Academic Psychiatry</em>&rdquo;, August, 2014, Vol. 39:&nbsp; 104-107.</li>
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<li>Goldman, ML., Shah, RN., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> &ldquo; Depression and Suicide Among Physician Trainees:&nbsp; Recommendations for a National Response&rdquo;;&nbsp; <em>JAMA Psychiatry</em>,&nbsp; May 2015,,Vol 72, No.5.</li>
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<li>Goldman, ML., Shah, RN, Bernstein, CA, &ldquo;., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> &ldquo;Addressing Depression and Suicide Among Physician Trainees:&nbsp; Recommendations for a National Response&rdquo;;&nbsp; Letter to the Editor, In Reply,&nbsp; <em>JAMA Psychiatry</em>,&nbsp; August&nbsp; 2015,,Vol 72, No.8 .</li>
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<li>Vestal, HS, Belitsky, R., <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Chaukos, D., et.al,, &ldquo;Required and Elective Experiences During the 4^th Year:&nbsp; An Analysis of ACGME Accredited Psychiatry Residency Program Websites&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>Academic Psychiatry</em>, February 2016.</li>
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<li>Chaukos, D., Vestal HS, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, C</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">.</span> &ldquo;Responding to the Call for Improving Resident Wellness&rdquo;, Letter to the Editor<em>.&nbsp; Academic Medicine</em>, Vol. 91. No. 6. &nbsp;June 2016.</li>
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<li>Vaughn, RL, Smith, LM<span style="text-decoration: underline;">,&nbsp; <strong>Bernstein, CA</strong></span>, et.al. &ldquo;Expanding the Pipeline:&nbsp; The New York University School of Medicine-University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry Psychiatric Education Initiative<em>&rdquo;, International Journal of Public Health</em>,&nbsp; 45: 154-159.&nbsp; 2016.</li>
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<li>Chaukos, D., Vestal HS, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, C</span></strong>, et.al. &ldquo;An Ounce of Prevention: A Public Health Approach to Improving Physician Well-Being&rdquo; ; <em>Academic Psychiatry</em> , July, 2017.</li>
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<li>Goldman, M,L , <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Konopasek, L&nbsp; Arbuckle, M,&nbsp; Mayer, LS. &ldquo;An Intervention Framework for Institutions to Meet the New Common Program Requirements for Physician Wellbeing&rdquo;. <em>Academic Psychiatry. </em>&nbsp;February, 2018</li>
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<li><strong>28.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Goldman, ML, <strong>Bernstein CA</strong>, Summers, RF:&nbsp; &ldquo;Potential Risks and Benefits of Mental Health Screening of Physicians&rdquo;.&nbsp; <em>JAMA</em>, December, 2018</li>
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<li><strong>30.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Gold, JA, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Cyrus, KD,&nbsp; Fitelson, E., Lieberman, AS, Mangurian, C;&rsquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;TIMES&nbsp; UP Healthcare: A Role for Mental Health,&nbsp; <em>American Journal of Psychiatry</em> ,September 2019</li>
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<li>Oquendo, MA, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bernstein, CA</span></strong>, Mayer, L. &ldquo;A Key Differential for Physicians: Major Depression or Burnout?&rdquo;,&nbsp; <em>JAMA Psychiatry</em>, September 2019</li>
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<p>Jonathan E. Alpert MD PhD is the Dorothy and Marty Silverman University Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pediatrics. His academic interests include innovative treatments for difficult to treat mood disorders, childhood onset depression, depression comorbid with other medical illnesses, drug-drug interactions, behavioral health integration, ethical issues in the conduct of human studies, and medical education.</p>
<p>Dr. Alpert graduated from Yale College summa cum laude with majors in Psychology and Philosophy. He received his MD from Yale and his PhD in Behavioral Pharmacology from the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Cambridge where he was a Marshall Scholar. He completed residency training in Pediatrics at Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital and in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. He joined Einstein/Montefiore after 24 years at the Massachusetts General Hospital where he was Director of the Depression Clinical and Research Program and Associate Chief of Psychiatry responsible for outpatient, inpatient and emergency services. He was the first incumbent of the Joyce R. Tedlow Chair in the Field of Depression Studies at Harvard Medical School.</p>
<p>Dr. Alpert served on the Board of the National Network of Depression Centers and the PCORI MoodNetwork Executive Steering Committee and was founding chair of the Research and Scholarship Committee for the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education. He is chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Research. Dr. Alpert is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Society of Biological Psychiatry, and American Association for Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry. The author of over 225 publications, Dr. Alpert has received numerous recognitions for teaching, mentorship and service from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners HealthCare, American Psychiatric Association, and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.</p>

<p>Dr. Alpert is the Dorothy and Marty Silverman University Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pediatrics. His academic interests include innovative treatments for difficult to treat mood disorders, childhood onset depression, depression comorbid with other medical illnesses, mental health, drug-drug interations, behavioral health integration, ethical issues in the conduct of human studies, and medical education.</p>

<p>Complex mood and anxiety disorders</p>

<p>Novel treatments for refractory major depressive disorder; biomarkers of depression and treatment response; early-onset depression and depressive comorbidity; design, conduct and ethical dimensions of human research and medical education</p>

<ul>
<li>Belfer, R, Gardner, LE, Broutman, E, <strong style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Alpert, JE</strong><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">&nbsp;(in press) Ethical and Safe Discharges from Psychiatric Units During The COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (JAAPL)</span></li>
<li>Bernstein CA, Bhattacharyya S, Adler S,&nbsp;<strong style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Alpert JE.</strong><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">&nbsp;(2021) Staff Emotional Support at Montefiore Medical Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021 Mar;47(3):185-189.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Grzenda A, Kraguljac NV, McDonald WM, Nemeroff C, Torous J,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Alpert JE</strong><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">, Rodriguez C, Widge AS &nbsp; Evaluating the Machine Learning Literature: A Primer and User's Guide for Psychiatrists Am J Psychiatry 2021 Jun 3;appiajp202020030250.doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20030250. Online ahead of print.&nbsp;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Breslow AS, Tran NM, Lu FQ, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Cook BL. Depression treatment expenditures for adults in the USA: a systematic review. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2019 Sep 21;21(10):105. doi: 10.1007/s11920-019-1083-3.</span></li>
<li>Mischoulon D, Hylek L, Yeung AS, Clain AJ, Baer L, Cusin C, Ionescu DF,&nbsp;<strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Soskin DP, Fava M:&nbsp; Randomized, proof-of-concept trial of low dose naltrexone for patients with breakthrough symptoms of major depressive disorder on antidepressants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>J Affect Disord&nbsp;</em>2017; 15:208:6-14.</li>
<li>Yeung A, Feng R, Kim DJH, Wayne PM, Yeh GY, Baer L, Lee EK, Denninger JW, Benson H, Fricchione GL, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Fava M:&nbsp; A pilot, randomized control study on Tai Chi with passive and active controls in the treatment of depressed Chinese Americans.&nbsp; <em>J Clin Psychiatry, 2017; 78(5):522-528.</em></li>
<li>Taylor JB, Ferris TG, Weilburg JB, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Behavioral health integration:&nbsp; challenges and opportunities for academic medical centers. <em>Acad Psychiatry 2106; 40(6):874-879.</em></li>
<li>Ionescu DF, Swee MB, Pavone KJ, Taylor N, Akeju O, Baer L, Nyer M, Cassano P, Mischoulon D, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Brown EN, Nock MK, Fava M, Cusin C: Rapid and sustained reductions in current suicidal ideation following repeated doses of intravenous ketamine: secondary analysis of an open-label study. J Clin Psychiatry 2016; 77(6):e719-25.</li>
<li>Chen JA, Shapero BG, Trinh NT, Chang TE, Parkin S<strong>, Alpert JE</strong>, Fava M, Yeung AS: Association between stigma and depression outcomes among Chinese immigrants in a primary care setting. J Clin Psychiatry 2016; 77:1287-1292.</li>
<li>Ionescu DF, Rosenbaum JF, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Pharmacological approaches to the challenges of treatment-resistant depression. <em>Dialogues Clin Neurosci</em> 2015; 17:111-126.</li>
<li>Carlo A, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Geriatric psychopharmacology: pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic considerations. <em>Psychiatric Annals</em> 2015 45(7):337-341.</li>
<li>Farabaugh A, Fisher L, Nyer M, Holt D, Cohen M, Baer L, Shapero BG, Huz I, Cardoos A, Fava M, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>: Similar changes in cognitions following cognitive-behavioral therapy or escitalopram for major depressive disorder: implications for mechanisms of change. <em>Ann Clin Psychiatry</em> 2015; 27(2):118-26.</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Drug-drug interactions in psychopharmacology.&nbsp; In:&nbsp; Stern TA, Fava M, Wilens T, Rosenbaum JF (eds):&nbsp; <em>Massachusetts General Hospital comprehensive clinical psychiatry.</em>&nbsp; Philadelphia, Mosby Elsevier, 2015, 552-566.</li>
<li>Gorrindo T, Goldfarb E, Chevalier L, Hoeppner BB, Birnbaum RJ, Meller B, <strong>Alpert JE, </strong>Herman J, Weiss AP:&nbsp; Interprofessional differences in disposition decisions:&nbsp; results from a standardized web-based patient assessment. <em>Psychiatr Serv</em> 2013; 64(8):808-811.</li>
<li>Papakostas GI, Shelton RC, Zajecka JM, Etemad B, Rickels K, Clain A, Baer L, Dalton ED, Sacco GR, Schoenfeld D, Pencina M, Meisner A, Bottiglieri T, Nelson E, Mischoulon D, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Barbee JG, Zisook S, Fava M:&nbsp; L-Methylfolate as adjunctive therapy for SSRI-resistant major depression:&nbsp; Results of two randomized, double-blind, parallel-sequential trials.&nbsp; <em>Am J Psychiatry</em>&nbsp; 2012; 169(12):1267-1274.</li>
<li>Wickramaratne P, Gameroff MJ, Pilowsky DJ, Hughes CW, Garber J, Malloy E, King C, Gerda G, Sood AB, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Trivedi MH, Fava M, Rush AJ, Wisniewski S, Weissman MM:&nbsp; Children of depressed mothers 1 year after remission of maternal depression:&nbsp; findings from the STAR*D-Child study.&nbsp; <em>Am J Psychiatry. </em>2011; 168(6):593-602.</li>
<li>Goisman RM, Levin RM, Krupat E, Pelletier SR, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>: OSCE performance of students with and without a previous core psychiatry clerkship.&nbsp; <em>Acad Psychiatry</em> 2010; 34:141-144.</li>
<li>Kobak KA, Leuchter A, DeBrota D, Englehardt N, Williams JBW, Cook I, Leon AC, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Site vs. centralized raters in a clinical depression trial:&nbsp; Impact on patient selection and placebo response.&nbsp; <em>J Clin Psychopharmacol</em> 2010; 30(2):193-197.</li>
<li>Farabaugh A, Locascio JJ, Yap L, Growdon J, Fava M, Crawford C, Matthews J, McCutchen J, Buchin J, Pava J, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and comorbid major depressive disorder.&nbsp; <em>Psychosom</em> 2010 Mar; 51(2):124-129.</li>
<li>Leuchter AF, McCracken JT, Hunter AM, Cook IA, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Monoamine oxidase A and catechol-o-methyltransferase functional polymorphisms and the placebo response in major depressive disorder.&nbsp; <em>J Clin Psychopharmacol</em> 2009; 29(4):372-377.</li>
<li>Allison DV, Newcomer JW, Dunn AL, Blumenthal JA, Fabricatore AN, Daumit GL, Cope MB, Riley WT, Vreeland B, Hibbeln JR, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Obesity among those with mental disorders:&nbsp; A National Institute of Mental Health meeting report. <em>Am J Prev Med</em> 2009; 36(4):341-350.</li>
<li>Nierenberg AA, Mischoulon D, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>:&nbsp; Vagus nerve stimulation:&nbsp; 2-year outcomes for bipolar versus unipolar treatment-resistant depression. <em>Biol Psychiatry </em>2008; 64(6):455-460.</li>
<li>Mooney JJ, Samson JA, Hennen J, Pappalardo K, McHale N, <strong>Alpert J</strong>, Koutsos M, Schildkraut JJ:&nbsp; Enhanced norepinephrine output during long-term desipramine treatment:&nbsp; a possible role for the extraneuronal monoamine transporter (SLC22A3).&nbsp; <em>J Psychiatr Res</em> 2008; 42(8):605-611.</li>
<li>Claassen CA, Trivedi MH, Rush AJ, Husain MM, Zisook S, Young E, Leuchter A, Wisniewski SR, Balasubraman GK, <strong>Alpert J</strong>:&nbsp; Clinical differences among depressed patients with and without a history of suicide attempts:&nbsp; findings from the STAR*D trial.&nbsp; <em>J Affect Disord </em>2007; 97(1-3):77-84.</li>
<li>Lesser IM, Castro DB, Gaynes BN, Gonzalez J, Rush AJ, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Trivedi M, Luther JF, Wisniewski SR:&nbsp; Ethnicity/race and outcome in the treatment of depression:&nbsp; results from STAR*D.&nbsp; <em>Medical Care</em> 2007; 45(11):1043-1051.</li>
<li>Weissman MM, Pilowsky DJ, Wickramaratne PJ, Talati A, Wisniewski SR, Fava M, Hughes CW, Gerber J, Malloy E, King CA, Cara G, Sood AB, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Trivedi MH, Rush AJ:&nbsp; STAR*D-Child Team:&nbsp; Remissions in maternal depression and child psychopathology:&nbsp; A STAR*D-Child report.&nbsp; <em>JAMA</em> 2006; 295(12):1389-1398.</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Schlozman S. Badaracco MA, Burke J, Borus JF:&nbsp; Getting our own house in order:&nbsp;&nbsp; improving psychiatry education to medical students as a prelude to medical school education reform.&nbsp; <em>Acad&nbsp; Psychiatry</em> 2006; 30(2):170-173.</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Biggs MM, Davis L, Shores-Wilson K, Harlan WR, Schneider GW, Ford AL, Farabaugh A, Stegman D, Ritz AL, Husain MM, MacLeod L, Wisniewski SR, Rush AJ for the STAR*D Investigators:&nbsp; Enrolling research subjects from clinical practice:&nbsp; ethical and procedural issues in the sequenced treatment alternatives to relieve depression (STAR*D).&nbsp; <em>Psychiatr Res&nbsp; </em>2006;141(2):193-200.</li>
<li>Iosifescu DV, Papakostas GI, Lyoo IK, Lee HK, Renshaw PF, <strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Nierenberg AA, Fava M:&nbsp; Brain MRI white matter hyperintensities and one-carbon cycle metabolism in non-geriatric outpatients with major depressive disorder (Part I).&nbsp; <em>Psychiatry Res</em> 2006; 140(3):291-299.</li>
<li>Gilmer WS, Trivedi MH, Rush AJ, Wisniewski SR, Luther J, Howland RH, Yohanna D. Khan A and <strong>Alpert J</strong>:&nbsp; Factors associated with chronic depressive episodes:&nbsp; a preliminary report from the STAR*D project.&nbsp; <em>Acta Psychiatr Scand</em> 2005; 112(6):425-433.</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Papakostas G, Mischoulon D, Worthington JJ III, Petersen T, Mahal Y, Burns A, Bottiglieri T, Nierenberg AA, Fava M:&nbsp; S-Adenosyl-Methionine (SAMe) as an adjunct for resistant major depressive disorder:&nbsp; An open trial following partial of non response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or venlafaxine.&nbsp; <em>J Clin Psychopharmacol</em> 2004; 24:661-66</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Franznick D, Hollander SB, Fava M: Gepirone ER treatment of anxious depression:&nbsp; evidence from a subgroup analysis in patients with major depressive disorder.&nbsp; <em>J Clin Psychiatry</em>&nbsp; 2004; 65:1069-1075.</li>
<li><strong>Alpert JE</strong>, Fava M, editors.&nbsp; <em>Handbook of chronic depression, </em>New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2003</li>
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<p>Jonathan Edward Alpert, MD, PhD, is Dorothy and Marty Silverman Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Einstein and Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Alpert&rsquo;s clinical focus centers on the evaluation and treatment of complex mood and anxiety disorders.</p><p>After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts at Yale College in 1977, Dr. Alpert earned his Doctor of Medicine at Yale University in 1986. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in behavioral pharmacology at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, in 1987 on a Marshall Scholarship. Dr. Alpert completed residency training in pediatrics at the Boston Children's Hospital in 1989. He then completed his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital in 1992, where he was Chief Resident in psychopharmacology in his final year. He then held faculty and leadership roles at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School through 2017.</p><p>Dr. Alpert&rsquo;s research focuses on the treatment and biomarkers related to major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. He has been principal investigator and co-investigator on numerous funded research projects and his work has been published in many peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Alpert serves on the editorial board of several psychiatry journals and has over 240 publications. He has also given many national and international invited presentations.</p><p>Dr. Alpert is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, the American College of Psychiatrists, the Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry, the Society of Biological Psychiatry and the Anxiety and Depression Association, among others. He chairs the Council on Research of the APA. Dr. Alpert has received teaching, mentorship and service awards from the Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners HealthCare, Harvard Medical School, the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Psychiatric Association.</p>