join us with special guest Dr. Fred Goodwin

Dr. Goodwin is the former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the largest research and research training institution in the world dedicated to the application of biological, behavioral, and social science to the treatment and prevention of mental illness and refinement of mental health services. Prior to that, he held a Presidential appointment as head of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. A physician-scientist specializing in psychiatry and psychopharmacology, Dr. Goodwin served from 1981 to 1988 as NIMH Scientific Director and chief of Intramural Research. He joined the NIMH in 1965 and has become an internationally recognized authority in the research and treatment of major depression and manic-depressive illness. For example, he was first to report the antidepressant effects of lithium in a controlled study. In addition to his work at The George Washington University Medical Center and his private practice, Dr. Goodwin is the host of the award winning The Infinite Mind radio show. This one hour national weekly public radio program is dedicated to issues relating to the mind, the brain, and mental illness. The program is now carried in more than 170 markets. It's estimated 500,000 + listeners make it the most popular health show in public radio.