Articles by or about Dr. Komrad |
 | Consumer Research Council of America: "America's Top Psychiatrists" / WebLink |
| Maryland NAMI (for "Ask the Doctor" columns in their quarterly newsletter by Dr. Komrad)--, Type "Komrad" in search bar / WebLink |
| "A defence of medical paternalism: maximising patients' autonomy" / WebLink |
| "The Agony on the Ecstasy" / WebLink |
| "How Hollywood Depicts Psychologists and Psychiatrists" / WebLink |
| Letter to PEOPLE MAGAZINE: "Jane Pauli and Mental Health Care" / WebLink |
| "The Wayward Astronaut: Psychiatric Lessons" / Mark S. Komrad M.D. |
| "Required Ethics Training for Psychiatrists?" / Mark S. Komrad M.D. |
| How Hollywood Depicts Psychiatrists / Stephanie Schorow in THE BOSTON HERALD |
Online Radio Broadcasts |
| Dr. Komrad's Lecture: "Ethics in Mental Health Treatment" / WebLink |
| Radio Documentary about SKIN / WebLink |
| TV Broadcast Lecture: "Ethics in Mental Health Practice" / WebLink |
| Jailing the Mentally Ill / WebLink |
| "SUNDAY ROUNDS" Radio Shows featuring Dr. Komrad (type "Komrad" in search box at this site) / WebLink |
Common Illnesses |
| Borderline Personality Disorder (best description) / WebLink |
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder / WebLink |
| 'Decoding Schizophrenia", article from Scientific American 2003 / WebLink |
| American Psychiatric Association: Illness Info., etc. / WebLink |
| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)--Illness Information / WebLink |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) / Seasonal Depression/ Circadian Rhythms / WebLink |
| Borderline Personality Disorder / WebLink |
| Bipolar Disorder (manic-depression) Site / WebLink |
| Schizophrenia Information Center / WebLink |
Book Recommendations from Dr. Komrad |
| "In Session: The Bond Between Women and Their Therapists" / WebLink |
| "Memory of Running" (Fiction) / WebLink |
| "Understanding Depression: What We Know and What You Can Do About It" (by Ray DePaulo M.D.) / WebLink |
| "Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families" / WebLink |
| "Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Provider" / WebLink |
| "Crazy Time : Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life" / WebLink |
| "Uncoupling : Turning Points in Intimate Relationships" / WebLink |
| "We : Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love" / WebLink |
| "An Unquiet Mind : A Memoir of Moods and Madness" (Kay Jamison's autobiography of her Bipolar Illness) / WebLink |
| "TOUCHED WITH FIRE: Manic Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament" / WebLink |
| "Nothing to Hide: Mental Illness in the Family" / WebLink |
| "Night Falls Fast : Understanding Suicide " / WebLink |
| "The Noonday Demon: An anatomy of depression" / WebLink |
| "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" / WebLink |
| "How We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life" / WebLink |
| "Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart" / WebLink |
| "The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths" / WebLink |
| "I am Not Sick I Don't Need Help! : Helping the Seriously Mentally Ill" / WebLink |
| "The Gift of Therapy : An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients " / WebLink |
| "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now" / WebLink |
| "A Little Book on the Human Shadow" / WebLink |
| "Darkness Visibile: A Memoir of Madness" (William Styron's autobiography) / WebLink |
| "Man's Search for Meaning" (Victor Frankl) / WebLink |
| "The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self" / WebLink |
| "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" / WebLink |
| "Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction" / WebLink |
| "Struggle for Intimacy (ACOA)" / WebLink |
| "Back from Betrayal: Saving a Marriage, a Family, a Life " / WebLink |
| "NOT "Just Friends" : Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity" / WebLink |
| "Celebrating Single & Getting Love Right: From Stalemate to Soulmate" (contains extensive interview with Dr. Komrad) / WebLink |
| "The Secret Life of Bees" / WebLink |
| "Bee Season" / WebLink |
| "Living a Life That Matters" / WebLink |
| "The Secret Life of Bees" / WebLink |
| "Depression: The Mood Disease" by Frank Mondimore M.D. / WebLink |
| "Bipolar Disorder: A Gude for Patients and Family", by Frank Mondimore / WebLink |
| "Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Family," by Frank Mondimore / WebLink |
| "A Natural History of Homosexuality", by Frank Mondimore M.D. / WebLink |
Support Groups, Advocacy and Stigma |
| Sheppard Pratt / WebLink |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) / WebLink |
| NAMI--Metropolitan Baltimore / WebLink |
| National Mental Health Association (NMHA) / WebLink |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance / WebLink |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) / WebLink |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) / WebLink |
| Overeaters' Anonymous (OA) / WebLink |
| Marriage Resource Center / WebLink |
| Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Associaton (support groups)- SARDAA / WebLink |
| Mental Health Treatment Advocacy Center / WebLink |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) / WebLink |
| DRADA- Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association / WebLink |
| Outpatient Involuntary Commitment in Maryland / WebLink |
Frequently Asked Questions |
| What to Expect from an Initial Evaluation with a Mental Health Professional / WebLink |
| Psychopharmacology Encyclopedia / WebLink |
| Verbal Abuse / WebLink |
| Understanding Sleep / NIH |
| Psychwatch Newsletter (signup) / WebLink |
| "Depression Central", Dr. Ivan's excellent educational site about mood disorders / WebLink |
| Concerns about Privacy and Confidentiality / WebLink |
Mental Health Tips and Links |
| Various Psychological Resources and Pamphlets / WebLink |
| Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry / WebLink |
| Johns Hopkins Psychiatry / WebLink |
| Mindfulness and Meditation / WebLink |
| Magical Thinking: In Normal Life and Illness / Benedict Cary, New York Times |
| "Its a Marriage Thing" / WebLink |
| Physician Depression and Suicide / WebLink |
| Apology -phobia / WebLink |
| Mood Tracker online / WebLink |
| Maryland Psychiatric Society / WebLink |
| Mental Health Resources on the Web / WebLink |
| American Psychiatric Association / WebLink |
| Harvard's Mental Health Web Page / WebLink |
Inspirations and Readings |
| Psychotherapy: Between Science & Religion / Adam Phillips (New York Times) |
| "Can you hold the door of your mind open?" / Lao Tze |
| "What I've Learned in Life" / Andy Rooney |
| "Being Listened To" / John Fox |
| "Beliefs" / anonymous |
| "To Do With What We Have" / Anonymous |
| The Last Writing of a Great Master / Gabriel Garcia Marquez |
| "The Journey" / Mary Oliver |
Uncommon Conditions |
| Syndromes of Multiple Unexplained Physical Symptoms / WebLink |
New Treatments |
| Free Online Yoga classes (videos) / WebLink |
| Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) for Bipolar Disorder / Newsweek |
New Discoveries |
| "Scientific American Mind" magazine / WebLink |
| Research on how to become happier / WebLink |
| Decision Making and the Brain / WebLink |
| Aging Fathers and Schizophrenia / WebLink |
Important Links |
| Cantor Kim Komrad / WebLink |
| Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Program (where Dr. Komrad trained) / WebLink |
| The "Depression is Real" website / WebLink |
| Psychjourney Audio Book Club / WebLink |
| KLK / WebLink |
