Myrna M. Weissman

Myrna M. Weissman is a renowned Professor of Psychiatry and Epidemiology at Columbia University and a leading figure in psychiatric epidemiology, known for her groundbreaking research on mood and anxiety disorders across generations. She is one of the originators of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), the first evidence-based treatment for depression, and has authored over 600 scientific articles and 12 books on mental health. Her work has significantly transformed the understanding of mental health disorders and the development of empirically based treatments and preventive interventions.