Charles L. Raison, M.D.

Charles Raison, M.D., is associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, and the Barry and Janet Lang Associate Professor of Integrative Mental Health at the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona. Dr. Raison examines novel mechanisms involved in the development and treatment of major depression and other stress-related emotional and physical conditions. The recipient of several teaching awards, Dr. Raison has received research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Raison is also a mental health expert for CNN.com.