Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health
Second Edition
Edited by Daniel A. Monti, Andrew B. Newberg, and Series edited by Andrew Weil
Author Information
Daniel A. Monti, MD, is founding Director of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and founding Chair of the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, the first medical school department in the nation devoted to the field of Integrative Medicine, at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He also is Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Monti's extensive research has focused on assessing promising mind-body interventions, understanding brain mechanisms of stress and emotional regulation, and testing natural molecules for therapeutic efficacy in nervous system diseases and cancer. He is author of dozens of scholarly papers and one popular press book, and editor of three textbooks.
Andrew B. Newberg, MD is currently the Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Radiology. Dr. Newberg has actively pursued a number of neuroimaging research projects which have included the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. He has also studied the more general mind/body relationship including understanding the physiological correlates of acupuncture, meditation, and other types of integrative therapies. He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters as well as two best-selling books.
Contributors:
Abass Alavi, MD, MD(Hon),PhD(Hon),DSc(Hon)
Professor of Radiology
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Associate Director, Center for the Study of Aging
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Anthony J. Bazzan, MD, FACN, ABIHM
Assistant Professor
Associate Director
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Karl Doghramji, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Medicine
Medical Director, Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center
Program Director, Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Susan Gersh, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Cathy Greenberg, PhD, PCC
Executive Coach & Founder, The Fearless Leaders Group
Faculty, College of Executive Coaching
Arroyo Grande, CA
Christina Herring, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Thomas J. Kelly, IV, BA
Department of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Karen Lin, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine
Director, Acupuncture Program at Temple General Internal Medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bernardo A. Merizalde, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Mary F. Morrison, MD, MS
Vice Chairperson for Research and Professor of Psychiatry
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Aleeze Moss, PhD
Associate Director
Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Relly Nadler, PsyD, MCC
President/CEO, True North Leadership
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Coach; Vital Signs, Vital Skills
Santa Barbara, CA
Krista Olex, PsyD
Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Health Consulting
Washington, DC
Stephen Olex, MD
Integrative Cardiology
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Jefferson
Villanova, PA
Brigit Rakel, MD
Assistant Professor
Director
Integrative Womenâs Health Program
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Diane Reibel, PhD
Director, Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Robert L. Rider, PhD
Diversified Psychological Resources
Philadelphia, PA
Mijail Serruya, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Co-Medical Director, Comprehensive Concussion Center
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Rashna K. Staid, MD, ABIHM, FACP
Clinical Instructor and Co-Director of Executive Medicine Program
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Marie Stoner
Director of Programming/ Co- Founder, Activate Brain & Body, Inc.
Consultant, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Swirsky-Sacchetti, PhD, ABPP-CN
Diversified Psychological Resources
Consultant, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Anna Tobia, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Nancy Wintering, MSW, LCSW, CCRP
Research Program Manager
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
David B. Yaden
PHD Candidate
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Jingduan Yang, MD, FAPA
Founder and President
American Institute for Clinical Acupuncture
Philadelphia, PA
Faculty, Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
Center for Integrative Medicine
The University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ
George Zabrecky, DC, MD
Founder and Director
Life Extension Center
Villanova, PA
Research Assistant Professor
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA