#45 Dr. Myrna Weissman on Interpersonal Psychotherapy: a Time Sensitive Evidence-Based Therapy

Dr. Myrna Weissman is a Professor of Epidemiology and Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and Chief of the Division of Translational Epidemiology at New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Weissman, along with her late husband Dr. Gerald Klerman, founded the therapeutic model of Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She is the author or a co-author of over 600 scientific articles and chapters and 12 books. Her most recent book is The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy , which was published with her late husband Gerald Klerman, as well as John Markowitz. Interpersonal Psychotherapy focuses on social roles and relationships and is a time-limited course of treatment for depression and other mental disorders, which strengthens relationships and social supports in order to improve an individual's mood and functioning. IPT generally lasts 12–16 weeks, with the timeframe agreed upon by therapist and client at the beginning of the treatment. IPT addresses swiftly the following problem areas in order to reduce symptoms: interpersonal disputes, role transitions, grief and loss, and interpersonal sensitivities (or deficits). Interpersonal Psychotherapy on Twitter: @ipt_is TherapyShow.com/Podcasts Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is not a substitute for getting help from a mental health professional.

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This episode was published on Aug 18, 2020.

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