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Join Dr. Ray DePaulo from Johns Hopkins University for an expert discussion about symptoms, treatment, and research of mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder. Bring your questions for a vigorous Q&A at the end of this informative session.

About the Presenter

Dr. Ray DePaulo is a University Distinguished Service Professor and Co-Director of the Mood Disorder Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has been an active clinician, teacher, and researcher throughout his 39 years on the Johns Hopkins faculty. He founded the Hopkins Affective Disorders Clinic in 1977 and grew it into a multifaceted program that let patient care, teaching, and research on depression and bipolar disorder at Johns Hopkins. Dr. DePaulo was the Henry Phipps Professor and Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Psychiatrist in Chief at the Johns Hopkins Hospital from 2002 until 2016.

About Mental Health Forums

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore presents mental health forums about various topics on the 2nd Wednesday evening of every month. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Attendance is free for NAMI members and $5 for non-members. To become a NAMI member and to learn more about member benefits, please visit www.namibaltimore.org/get-involved/membership.