2 hour masterclass with
Dr Michael Yapko

During the pandemic, the world has been a living laboratory, albeit an involuntary and unfortunate one. But new insights emerge from challenging times as do some confirmations of what has previously only been suspected.

But, new insights emerge from challenging times as do some confirmations of what has previously only been suspected. The huge rise in the rates of depression and anxiety, especially in young people in the last two years strongly suggests it is time to re-think what we think we know about depression. The mental health profession is clearly going to have to make some adaptations if it is to serve those already struggling and those still at risk.

Dr. Michael Yapko has been studying depression intensively for nearly half a century. His expertise is evident in the 16 books he has authored, the ongoing demand for his insights in clinical training around the world, and the honor and acknowledgement he was given years ago when asked to write the authoritative section on “Treating Depression” for Encyclopedia Britannica.

In this 2-hour virtual presentation, Dr. Yapko will discuss insights emerging from new and novel treatments being investigated, both medical and psychological, changing social trends and priorities, and lessons learned from the pandemic. The echoes of all that has happened are only now beginning to be heard.

There will be ample time in the final half-hour of the webinar to address questions and comments from attendees. 

Dr Michael Yapko

Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist residing in Southern California. He is internationally recognized for his innovative work in treating depression with active, brief psychotherapies. He routinely teaches to professional audiences all over the world. To date, he has been invited to present his ideas and strategic methods to colleagues in more than 30 countries across six continents, and all over the United States. He is a familiar guest in Australia, having traveled to teach there more than 70 times.

Dr. Yapko has had a special interest that spans nearly five decades in the intricacies of brief therapy, the clinical applications of directive and experiential methods, and proactively treating the disorder of major depression. His social view of depression has considerable empirical support and encourages multi-dimensional treatments. He is the author of 16 books and editor of three others, as well as numerous book chapters and journal articles on these subjects. These include Keys to Unlocking Depression, Depression is Contagious: How the Most Common Mood Disorder is Spreading Around the World and How to Stop It, as well as Hand-Me-Down Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families, and his most popular book (also an audiobook), Breaking the Patterns of Depression. His works have been translated into ten languages. His popular lecture, “How to Recover from Depression,” sponsored by the Australian Psychological Society, was filmed in Melbourne pre-pandemic. It has now been viewed more than three million times on YouTube.

Dr. Yapko is the recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to advancing the field of psychotherapy, including lifetime achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and The Milton H. Erickson Foundation.