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Charles Raison
BornDecember 26, 1957
Dinuba, California, United States
EducationStanford (1976–80)

University of Denver (1982–85)

Bryn Mawr College (1985–86)

Washington University in St. Louis (1987–91) (M.D.)

University of California, Los Angeles (1991–95) (Residency)
Occupation(s)Psychiatrist, Researcher, Professor, Mental Health Expert for CNN.com
Known forNovel research in emotional and physical conditions related to stress and major depression

Charles L. Raison (born December 26, 1957) is an American psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health as well as the Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Chair for Healthy Minds, Children & Families and Professor with the School of Human Ecology in Madison, Wisconsin.

Prior to this he was a professor in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, and the Barry and Janet Lang Professor of Integrative Mental Health at the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, at the University of Arizona. In addition to his academic positions, Dr. Raison serves as the founding Director of the Center for Compassion Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona and is the Director for Clinical and Translational Research for the Usona Institute, as well as the mental health expert for CNN.com.[1]

Early life and education

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Dr. Raison has an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Stanford University and a Master's degree in English literature from the University of Denver. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and did his residency training in psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, where he later served as Director of Emergency Psychiatry Services.

Education

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  • Undergraduate: 1976–80 Stanford University, Stanford, CA, B.A. in Anthropology with honors and departmental distinction
  • Graduate: 1982–85 University of Denver, Denver, CO, M.A. in English, with emphasis in creative writing
  • PreMedical: 1985–86 Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, Premedical Program, Post Baccalaureate
  • Medical: 1987–91 Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, M.D. degree

Post-graduate training

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  • 1991–1992: Internship, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1992–1995: Psychiatric Residency, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1994–1995: Chief Resident, Adult Inpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, Los Angeles, CA

Awards and honors

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  • 2014: Principal Guest Scientist, 31st Midwest Symposium on Family Systems Theory and Therapy
  • 2014: Invited to give Bench-to-Bedside Keynote Address at the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) meeting
  • 2014: Raymond Pearl Award for “contributions to our understanding of evolutionary biocultural origins of mental health and illness”, Human Biology Association
  • 2013: NARSAD Independent Investigator Award (Brain & Behavior Research Society)
  • 2012: Chairman of the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress
  • 2011: Champion of Hope Award from the Africa's Children's Fund
  • 2011: Distinguished Visiting Professorship, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
  • 2011: Invited Member, Emory University Public Scholars Seminar
  • 2011: Chairman of the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress
  • 2009: Senior Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute
  • 2009–10: Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
  • 2009: American Psychiatric Association Ninth Annual Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators, Invited Faculty Member
  • 2008: Semi-finalist presidential search for Naropa University, Boulder, CO
  • 2006: Emory College Seed Fund Award to Improve the Research Profile of the Arts and Sciences
  • 2006: Future Leaders in Psychiatry Travel Award
  • 2005: Emory College Seed Fund Award to Improve the Research Profile of the Arts and Sciences
  • 2005: Emory University Teaching Fund Award to develop interdisciplinary course entitled Phenomenology of Depression: Body, Mind and Culture
  • 2005: Who's Who in Medical Sciences Education
  • 2004: National Institutes of Health Extramural Loan Repayment Program Award
  • 2004: American Psychiatric Association Ninth Annual Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators, Invited Member
  • 2003: Emory University Medical Students' Teaching Award for Psychiatry
  • 2002: National Institutes of Health Extramural Loan Repayment Program Award
  • 2002: American Psychiatric Association Seventh Annual Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators, Invited Member
  • 2002–06: K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, National Institute of Mental Health
  • 2001: Bristol Meyers Squibb Young Faculty Development Award
  • 2001: Emory University Psychiatry Senior Residents' Outstanding Educator Award
  • 2000: Emory University Teaching Fund Award for the development of an interdisciplinary course entitled Psychobiological Foundations of Personhood: Tibetan Buddhist and Western Perspectives
  • 2000: Emory Medical Care Foundation Research Award
  • 2000: Future Leaders in Psychiatry Travel Award
  • 1998: Balm Foundation Research Grant
  • 1993: American Psychoanalytic Association Fellow
  • 1991: Alpha Omega Alpha, Washington University chapter
  • 1991: Missouri State Medical Association Award
  • 1984: Colorado State Fellow, University of Denver

Publications

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Scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals

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Review articles and clinical guidelines

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  • Raison C.L., Nemeroff C.B. "Cancer and depression: prevalence, diagnosis and treatment. 2000. Home Health Consultant 7; 9: 34–41.
  • Raison, C.L. "Managing neuropsychiatric side effects of peginterferon. The Treatment Reporter. November 2002 Edition. Projects in Knowledge publications.
  • Demetrashvili, M., Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. Depression in at-risk populations. CNS news. July 2002: 9–12.
  • Raison, C.L. (2006). "The effects of hepatitis C and its treatment on mental health". Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling. 21 (5): 5–6. PMID 16838424.
  • Raison, C.L., Afdhal, N.H. Neuropsychiatric side effects associated with interferon-alfa plus ribavirin therapy: Recognition and risk factors. In: UpToDate, Rose, B.D. (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2006.
  • Raison, C.L., Afdhal, N.H. Neuropsychiatric side effects associated with interferon-alfa plus ribavirin therapy: Treatment and prevention. In: UpToDate, Rose, B.D. (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2006.
  • Miller, A.H.; Raison, C.L. (2008). "Immune System Contributions to the Pathophysiology of Depression". Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry. 6: 36–45. doi:10.1176/foc.6.1.foc36.
  • Maletic, V. & Raison, C.L. Immune disturbances in chronic pain: cause, consequence or both? Current Immunology Reviews, Accepted for publication
  • Rook, G.A.W.; Raison, C.L.; Lowry, C.A. Microbes; Mood (2011). "a New Approach to the Therapy of Depression?". Microbiologist. 12 (3): 30–36.
  • Rook, G.A.W., Raison, C.L., Lowry, C.A. Major Depressive Disorder, Immunoregulation, Inflammation and Our Changing Microbial Environment. www.brainimmune.com. Friday, 4 November 2011.
  • Ozawa; Silva, B.; Dodson-Lavelle, B.; Raison, C.L.; Negi, L.T. Compassion (2012). "scientific and practical approaches to the cultivation of compassion as a foundation for ethical subjectivity and well-being". Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities. 2: 145–165.
  • Maletic, V. Raison (2012). "cause, consequence or both?". Current Immunology Reviews. 8: 76–86. doi:10.2174/157339512798991254.
  • Rook, G.A.W., Raison, C.L., Lowry, C.A. Microbial “Old Friends”, immunoregulation and psychiatric disorders. Old Herborn University Seminar Monograph 2012
  • Raison, C.L. & Miller, A.H. Do Cytokines Really Sing the Blues? Cerebrum: the online magazine that can change your mind. Dana Foundation, http://www.dana.org/news/cerebrum. August 2013[permanent dead link‍]
  • Rook, G.A.W.; Lowry, C.A.; Raison, C.L. (2013). "Microbial "Old Friends", immunoregulation and socio-economic status". Clin Exp Immunol.

Books

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  • Maletic, V., Jain, R., Raison, C.L. 100 Questions and Answers about Pain. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. Sudbury, MA, 2010. [ISBN missing]
  • Draud, J.W., Jain, R., Maletic, V, Raison, C.L. Treating the Whole Patient: Exploring the Healing Potential of a Mind-Body Approach to Mental Health. CME LLC, 2011 [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Maletic, V. J. The New Mind-Body Science of Depression, W.W. Norton, New York, 2013 [ISBN missing]

Book chapters

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  • Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. Immune System and Central Nervous System Interactions. In: Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 8th Edition. Eds: Sadock, B.J., Sadock, V.A. Philadelphia. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2005, pp. 137–161.[ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Purselle, D.C., Capuron, L., Miller, A.H. Treatment of Depression in Medical Illness. In: Biology of Depression. Eds: Licinio, J. and Wong, M. 2005, pp. 253–278. [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Giese-Davis, J., Miller, A.H., Spiegel, D. Depression in Cancer: Mechanisms, Consequences and Treatment. In: The Physician's Guide to Depression and Bipolar Disorders. Eds: Evans, D.L., Charney, D.S., Lewis, L. 2006, pp. 377–409. [ISBN missing]
  • Norris, E.R., Raison, C.L. Depression. In: Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: a Textbook of the Perioperative Patient. Eds: Lubin, M.F., Smith, R.B., Dobson, T.F., Spell, N., Walker, H.K. 2006, pp. 479–490. [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. Immune System and Central Nervous System Interactions. In: Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th Edition. Eds: Sadock, B.J., Sadock, V.A. Philadelphia. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2009, pp. 175–198. [ISBN missing]
  • Owen-Smith, A.A., Raison, C.L. Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In: Clinical Manual of Prevention Principles in Mental Health Care. Ed: Compton, M. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc, 2009, pp. 105–119. [ISBN missing]
  • Thompson, D.S., Raison, C.L., Jonas, C., Miller, A.H. Cancer and Depression: Phenomenology and Pathophysiology. In: Internal Medicine Care of Cancer Patients. Eds: Gagel, R.F., Escalante, C.P., and Yeung S-C. In press. [ISBN missing]
  • Nater, U., Heim, C.M., Raison, C.L. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In: vol: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders. Eds: Schlaepfer, T.; series: Handbook of Clinical Neurology. Eds: Aminoff, M.J, Boller, F., Swabb, D.F., Elsevier, 2012. [ISBN missing]
  • Miller, A.H., Pace, T.W.W., Raison, C.L. Neuropsychiatric effects of IFN-alpha: relevance to depression. In: Understanding Depression: A Translational Approach. Eds: Pariante, C.M., Nesse, R.M., Nutt, D., Wolpert, L. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2009, pp. 223–237. [ISBN missing]
  • Nater, U., Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H., Reeves, W.C. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In: The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 2nd Edition. Eds: Craighead WE and Nemeroff CB. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, NJ. 2004, pp. 177–180. [ISBN missing]
  • Burke, M.A., Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. Depression in cancer: pathophysiology at the mind-body interface. In: Cancer Symptom Science: Measurements, Mechanisms, and Management. Eds: Cleeland, C.S., Fisch, M.J., Dunn, A.J. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2010, pp. 75–85. [ISBN missing]
  • Pace, T.W.W., Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. Role of inflammation in neuropsychiatric disorders. In: Inflammation, Life Style and Chronic Diseases: The Silent Link. Ed.: Aggarwal, B.B., 2011 [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Mascaro, J.S., Pace, T.W. Research on the Endocrinology of Compassion. In: Compassion: From Theory to Training to Neuroscience. A Multimedia Book. Ed.: Singer, T.A., 2012 [ISBN missing]
  • Nater UM, Heim CM, Raison C, (2012). Chronic fatigue syndrome. In: Schlaepfer T, Nemeroff CB (Eds.), Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders. Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Vol 106. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 573–587 [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H. The Role of Inflammation in Depression: Implications for Phenomenology, Pathophysiology and Treatment. In: Leonard, B., Halaris, A. (Eds.) Modern Trends in Pharmacopsychiatry, Vol. 28, 2013; Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers, Basel, Switzerland [ISBN missing]
  • Raison, C.L., Miller, A.H., Rook, G.A.W., Begay, T. "Role of Inflammation in Diseases of the Nervous System (Psychiatry)". In: Zigmond, M.J., Coyle, J.T., Rowland, L.P. (Eds.) Neurobiology of Brain Disorders. Elsevier, 2013 [ISBN missing]
  • Dodson-Lavelle, B., Ozawa-de Silva, B., Raison, C.L., and Negi, L.T. Healing Through Compassion: Cognitively-Based Compassion Training for Foster Care Youth. In: Rozelle, D., Rome, D. (Eds.) Contemplative Methods in Trauma Treatment: Integrating Mindfulness and Other Approaches. Guilford Press, 2014 [ISBN missing]
  • Shah, N. & Raison, C.L. Depression and the surgical patient. In: Lubin, M.F., Dodson, T.F., Winawer, N. (Eds.) Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: a Textbook of Perioperative Medicine, Cambridge University Press, 2013 [ISBN missing]
  • Shah, N. & Raison, C.L. Psychological and emotional reactions to illness and surgery. In: Lubin, M.F., Dodson, T.F., Winawer, N. (Eds.) Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: a Textbook of Perioperative Medicine, Cambridge University Press, 2013 [ISBN missing]
  • Rook, G.A.W., Lowry, C.A., Raison, C.L. Microbiota and the hygiene hypothesis of psychiatric disorders. In: Cryan, J.., Lyte, M. (Eds.) The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease, Springer, 2013

Commentaries and editorials

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  • Miller, A.H., Raison, C.L. Cytokines, p. 38 MAP Kinase and the Pathophysiology of Depression. Neuropsychopharmacology 2006. 31: 2089–2090.
  • Raison, C.L. Buddhists Meet Mind Scientists in Conference on Meditation and Depression. Psychiatric Times, 25(3), May 2008
  • Raison, C.L. An Evolutionary View on the Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Compassion. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Winter 2009:
  • Raison, C.L., Maletic, V., Jain, R., Draud, J. From Chaos to Consilience Parts I–III. Psychiatric Times, May–August 2009
  • Rook, G.A.W., Raison, C.L., Lowry, C.A. Childhood microbial experience, immunoregulation, inflammation and adult susceptibility to psychosocial stressors and depression in rich and poor countries. Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health 2012; Epub
  • Raison, C.L. & Miller A.H. Malaise, melancholia and madness: The evolutionary legacy of an inflammatory bias[2]Raison, CL; Miller, AH (2013). "Malaise, melancholia and madness: the evolutionary legacy of an inflammatory bias". Brain Behav. Immun. 31: 1–8. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2013.04.009. PMC 3678371. PMID 23639523.
  1. ^ "Mental Health Q&A from CNN health". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  2. ^ Raison, Charles L.; Miller, Andrew H. (2013-07-01). "Malaise, melancholia and madness: the evolutionary legacy of an inflammatory bias". Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 31: 1–8. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2013.04.009. ISSN 1090-2139. PMC 3678371. PMID 23639523.
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