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Experts for Media - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
T. Byram Karasu, MDPsychiatrist–in-Chief, Montefiore Medical Center Dorothy and Marty Silverman Chair in Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Karasu is one of the world’s foremost psychiatrists and the author of 18 books. He is a well- known commentator on relationships and has had many of the rich and famous as his private patients. He has appeared on television on numerous occasions. Dr. Karasu has served on the Task Force of the DSM for defining psychiatric disorders, currently being revised. Areas of Expertise
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Scott Wetzler, PhDVice Chairman of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Montefiore Medical Center Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Wetzler is a well-known expert on human relationships and has authored several books on the subject, including the best-seller, “Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man.” He is the Director of the Supporting Healthy Relationships Program, aimed at couple in the South Bronx. He has made frequent media appearances. Areas of Expertise
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Gary Kennedy, MDDirector of Geriatric Psychiatry, Montefiore Medical Center Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Kennedy is a nationally recognized expert on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. He has been widely interviewed on network television on caregiving issues in dealing with loved ones with Alzheimer’s, and on maintaining cognitive abilities. Areas of Expertise
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Simon Rego, PsyDClinical Psychologist, Montefiore Medical Center Director of The Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program, Montefiore Medical Center Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Rego has frequently been interviewed on network television on a broad range of mental health issues, including stress, hoarding, and phobias. He is an expert on cognitive behavior therapy, used to treat such syndromes without having to resort to medications. Areas of Expertise
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Rahill Briggs, PsyDInfant and Child Psychologist, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Director, Healthy Steps Program of The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Assitant Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Briggs is a child development expert and is a frequent commentator for network television on a wide range of psychological issues in raising infants and toddlers. She frequently offers advice to parents on such questions as child learning materials, television watching, and tantrums and other behavioral problems. Areas of Expertise
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