George S Alexopoulos MD

Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Professor of Psychiatry Weill Medical College of Cornell University Emeritus, Professor of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences Emeritus.

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21 Bloomingdale RdWhite Plains, NY 10605
Phone+1 914-997-5767
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Summary

Neurobiology of depression
Novel treatment development for depression

Education & Training

Weill Cornell MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1977 - 1978
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Psychiatry, 1976 - 1977
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Psychiatry, 1974 - 1976
University of AthensClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License Active through 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, PsychiatryAdded Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Research Award International College of Geriatric Psychoneuropharmacology
Presidential Commendation American Psychiatric Association
Greenberg Award American Psychiatric Association
Geriatric Research Award American College of Psychiatrists
Joseph Zubin Research Award American Psychopathological Association
Distinguished Psychiatrist Lecturer Award American Psychiatry Association
Senior Investigator's Award American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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Clinical Trials

Prevention of Suicide in the Elderly Start of enrollment: 1998 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Treatment of Depressed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Start of enrollment: 2002 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Prevention of Suicide in Primary Care Elderly: Collaborative Trial (PROSPECT) Start of enrollment: 1999 May 01
Completed
Phase 4
Effectiveness of Case Management Versus Case Management Plus Problem-solving Therapy to Treat Depression in Low-income Elders Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Problem-Solving Therapy for People With Major Depression and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Treatment Response of Geriatric Depression Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Aging Brain Changes, Executive Dysfunction and Depression Start of enrollment: 2002 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 4
Ecosystem Focused Therapy for Treating Older Depressed Stroke Survivors Start of enrollment: 2009 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Treatment for Depressed Primary Care Patients Start of enrollment: 2009 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Engaging Depressed Low-Income Seniors in Mental Health Services Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Ecosystem Focused Therapy in Post Stroke Depression Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Open Treatment of Minocycline in Geriatric Depression Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Psychotherapy for Late Life Depression Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Emotional and Cognitive Control in Late-Onset Depression Start of enrollment: 2012 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 4
Comparing Engage to PST for Late Life Depression Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Geography and risk of suicidal ideation and attempts post outpatient psychiatric visit in commercially insured US adults.
Wenna Xi, Samprit Banerjee, George S Alexopoulos, Mark Olfson, Jyotishman Pathak
Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2025-02-01
1 citations
Brain Activation Associated With Response to Psychotherapies for Late-Life Depression: A Task-Based fMRI Study.
Nili Solomonov, Lindsay W Victoria, Zareen Mir, Dustin Phan, Matthew J Hoptman
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2024-12-03
4 citations
Wisdom, Resilience, and Well-Being in Later Life.
Dilip V Jeste, George S Alexopoulos, Dan G Blazer, Helen Lavretsky, Perminder S Sachdev
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 2024-12-02

Journal Articles

Two Interventions for Patients with Major Depression and Severe COPD: Impact on Quality of Life
Richard Novitch, George S Alexopoulos, The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Press Mentions

Smile More, Stress Less: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) App Can Calm Your AnxietyAugust 23rd, 2024
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App Improves Anxiety in Young AdultsAugust 20th, 2024
‘Software Instead of Pills’: Video Game Developed at University of Utah to Treat Depression Receives $7.5M GrantJanuary 3rd, 2022
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Grant Support

Research Methods CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
Principal Research CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
Operations CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
Cornell Acisr In LATE Life DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
Treating Older Patients With Major Depression And Severe COPDNational Institute Of Mental Health2008–2012
ERPS Cognitive Dysfunction And Treatment Response Of Geriatric DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2011
Case Management And PST For Depressed Homebound Low-Income EldersNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2011
Research Fellowship In Geriatric Mood DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2011
Cornell Acisr For LATE Life DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
Core -- Research MethodsNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
Core -- Principal ResearchNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
Core -- OperationsNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
Aging, Wm Changes, Executive Dysfunction And DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2006
Treatment Effectiveness In Depressed Patients With COPDNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2002–2006
Research Training In Geriatric Mood DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2001–2005
PST In Geriatric Depression With Executive DysfunctionNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2004
Prevention Of Geratric DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1999–2003
Prevention Of Suicide In The ElderlyNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002
Crc/Geriatric Mood DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002
Core--ClinicalNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002
Postgraduate Research Training In Mood DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1996–1999
Longitudinal Study Of LATE Life DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1989–1999
Prevention Of Depression In Demented And Intact ElderlyNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1998
Pilot--Relapse And Recurrence In Geriatric Psychotic DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1997
Pilot--Prediction And Prevention Of Relapse And RecurrenceNational Institute Of Mental Health1997
Core--Clinical Evaluation And Follow-UpNational Institute Of Mental Health1997
Developing Crc/Geriatric Affective DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–1997
Post Grad Research Trg In Geriatric Affective DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–1993
Severe Mental Disorders-Elderly;PsychiatryCenter For Mental Health Services1992–1993
Severe Mental Disorders-Elderly;PsychiatryNational Institute Of Mental Health1991–1992