July 29, 2009

David Chowes, M.A.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES: What are they and do they work? E.g., Herbal, St. John's Wort, homeopathy, omega 3, acupuncture, biofeedback, vitamins, nutrition, GNC stores, chiropractics and others. David Chowes has been a psychology professor at Baruch College/CUNY for over 25 years -- and has taught many courses in psychology; specializing in: abnormal, statistics and research methodology. Attended Queens College/CUNY and Columbia University Graduate School.

August 26, 2009

Edward Ratush, MD

Board certified psychiatrist, has extensive experience with adults and adolescents who have depression and bipolar disorders, was an outstanding speaker at the state Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meeting. Resident of the year award at Mt, Sinai Hospital in NY. Practice in NY and NJ.

September 30, 2009

Janine Crowley Haynes

author of "My Kind of Crazy -- Living in a Bipolar World" will lead discussions on parts of her book. Janine says "Bipolar Disorder is a serious subject but her book is not a depressing one. It's laced with humor to help the jagged little pill of mental illness go down a little easier." It is also very touching. Her first episode was at age 30. She has gone thru years of a rollercoaster between mania, depression, psychosis and paranoia with numerous hospitalizations. Her husband and 12 year old son saved her after a suicide attempt. Their voices are included. She has not had an episode in four years... She will bring discounted copies of her book to sign. She is in the process of converting her book into a screenplay as a Hollywood producer loves the approach and thinks it will make a good script. Note: you can get an idea by "Looking inside -- Surprise Me" several times in Amazon.com

October 28, 2009

Ivan Goldberg, MD

"Ask the Doctor on all aspects of mood disorders", Dr. Goldberg is a psycho-pharmacologist in active private practice, retired from the faculty of the Dept. of Psychiatry of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia U. after 30+ yrs., formerly on the staff of NIMH, helps train facilitators at the NY chapter. He was the winner of the DBSA Award for advisor. Author of "Questions & Answers About Depression and its Treatment", being revised.

November 11, 2009

Catherine Bianchi, PhD

"How Long Term Psychotherapy Brings about Lasting Change -- current ideas", Clinical Psychologist in practice in Morristown. She sees children and adults in psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy. She is an affiliate faculty member at the YCS Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health and is an advanced candidate in training at the Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey.

December 9, 2009

Celeste A. Jacque, MD

Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Her background includes post-doctoral fellowships in child and adolescent psychiatry at Boston University, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Clinical instructor at Mt. Sinai Medical Ctr since 1996, previously teaching in Psychiatry at Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, Boston Univ. School of Medicine. Research on the inpatient dually diagnosed adolescent presented in Oslo at Congress on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Consulting at Barnard and Rutgers Counseling centers. Private practice in Livingston and Landing.

March 31, 2010

Howard Rudominer, MD

Third annual: Chance to “Ask the Doctor” all the difficult questions that often do not get the in-depth answers that satisfy you -- Dr. Rudominer enjoys really taking time with complex, difficult questions about adults, children or adolescents. Dr. Rudominer is Board Certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Ass’t clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU Medical Center. He has had a full-time practice for over 35 years, the last 15 of them in Livingston.