Breaking Down The Stigma on Depression and Treatment Options with Dr. Natalie Dattilo

Dr. Natalie Dattilo is a licensed clinical & health psychologist who specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia and other health conditions. She has over a decade of experience helping people overcome a wide range of issues using a personalized, structured, and scientifically-backed approach. She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health & wellness, personal fulfillment, and success. Dr. Dattilo received her doctorate in psychology from the University of Florida and completed her residency and fellowship in psychology at Indiana University School of Medicine where she served as a member of the teaching faculty for over 9 years before going into private practice and eventually relocating to the Boston-area. Currently, she provides psychological evaluation and treatment at Brigham & Women's Hospital and is an Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dattilo specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a skills-based behavioral treatment found to be highly effective for a number of problems, including depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. CBT is considered the most effective non-medication treatment for most psychological issues. CBT requires clients to work collaboratively with their CBT specialist in a series of treatment sessions. Frequently, significant improvement can be seen in as little as six to eight weeks.  

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Dr. Natalie breaks down the misconceptions on depression and treatment options. From a discussion on where depression manifests from to understanding symptoms and subtypes of depression, Dr. Natalie offers evidence based research. Then, Dr. Natalie shares insight into how to find a therapist and treatment option that works for you.   

Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.