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Mood Disorders Section
Stanford’s comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to mood disorders integrates significant basic science research with innovative clinical care and training for future physician-scientists.
Conditions Treated
- Major depressive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Cyclothymic disorder
- Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
This Program Provides
- A holistic approach beyond traditional psychiatry—integrating social factors, a deeper understanding of brain mechanisms, and a diverse range of diagnostic and treatment techniques, including genetics, imaging, psychotherapy, acupuncture, and behavioral therapy
- Pharmacological management and pharmacogenetics
- Targeted brain stimulation
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Computer-based brain training
Clinical Section Co-Directors
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology - Adult)
Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences