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Richard Aiken, MD, Psychiatry, Springfield, MO

Richard Chalon Aiken MD PhD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry


Lifestyle Medicine

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  • 440 S Market StreetSpringfield, MO 65806

  • Phone+1 417-865-5581

  • Fax+1 866-641-2093

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Summary

  • Medical Director of private psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents.
  • Mood for Life - nutrition, exercise, meditation optimized

    A group of individuals interested in emotional, behavioral, and cognitive optimization through positive psychology and best lifestyle choices.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1992 - 1993
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Psychiatry, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityPhD, 1971 - 1973
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityPhD, applied mathematics, 1970 - 1973
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityMS, 1970 - 1971
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBS, Summa Cum Laude, 1966 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1993 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recognized by the National Academy of Science and International Research Exchange Board 1979
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Alpha Chi Sigma
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • "Selective Absorption of H2S from CO2 - Factors Controlling Selectivity Toward H2S"  
    Srinivasan, V., and R.C. Aiken, Fuel Proc. Tech., 1/1/1988
  • "Mass Transfer to Droplets Formed by the Controlled Break-up of a Cylindrical Jet - Physical Absorption"  
    Srinivasan, V. and R.C. Aiken, Chem. Eng. Sci., 1/1/1988
  • "Stage-wise Parameter Estimation for Stiff Differential Equations"  
    Srinivasan, V., and R.C. Aiken, AIChE J., 1/1/1986
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Integrative Evidence-Based Lifestyle Science Education for Neuropsychiatric Wellness
    Aiken, R.C., Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference, Indianapolis, 1/22/2018
  • Neurodietetics: The New Science of Lifestyle Intervention for the Mental Health Crisis
    Aiken, R.C., Plant-based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, San Diego, CA, 1/15/2018
  • Review of Stiff Literature, Vol. I.
    Aiken, R.C. (Conference Chairman), Proceedings, International Conference on Stiff Computation, Park City, UT, 1/15/1982
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Lectures

  • Good Mood Food 
    1/29/2016
  • ""Community Protective Factors for Kids," keynote address 
    1/1/2001
  • "Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders" 
    Washington, MO - 1/21/1996
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Other

  • Latest in Paleo Podcast 
    Aiken, R.C.
    1/31/2015
  • Plant-based Wellness Podcast 
    Aiken, R.C.
    1/1/2015
  • Presentation of The New Ancestral Diet 
    Aiken, R.C. and D. Aiken
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • [Transcript] – How to Fix Your Brain and Biology with Plants: An Interview with Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken on the Best Diet for the Brain
    [Transcript] – How to Fix Your Brain and Biology with Plants: An Interview with Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken on the Best Diet for the BrainApril 7th, 2017
  • How to Fix Your Brain and Biology with Plants: An Interview with Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken on the Best Diet for the Brain
    How to Fix Your Brain and Biology with Plants: An Interview with Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken on the Best Diet for the BrainMarch 18th, 2017

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