Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D.

About

Eugene Rubin, M.D., Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He was Vice-Chair for Education from 1992 to 2022. He was a clinical investigator in the Washington University Alzheimer Disease Research Center and has been involved in clinical research studying depression in the context of co-morbid medical illness. He was the director of the psychiatry residency training program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis from 1987 to 2007. He has authored or co-authored approximately 140 publications, including 92 in peer-reviewed journals. He and Dr. Charles Zorumski published a book for the general public entitled Demystifying Psychiatry: A Resource for Patients and Families. In addition, they published Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: A Primer.

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Recent Posts

Prevalence of Mental Illness in Young People

According to a 2019 study, over 11% of young people have a diagnosable mental disorder. These disorders accounted for about 20% of all disease-related disability in this age group.

The Debate Over Psychiatric Suffering and Physician-Assisted Death

In some locales, it is legal for doctors to assist in the deaths of people suffering with psychiatric illnesses. There are, however, many concerns regarding the practice.

Why This Potential New Medication for Schizophrenia Is Important

A potential new antipsychotic medication with a different mechanism of action may help expand treatment options for people with schizophrenia.

Study Provides New Data About Treating Bipolar II Depression

A small recent study provides encouraging safety and efficacy data about the use of psilocybin plus therapy for treating depressive episodes associated with bipolar II disorder.

New Study Gives an Important Update on Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is common, disabling, and associated with increased mortality. With monitoring, medications can be helpful.

Complementary Treatments of Severe Persistent Mental Illness

In addition to treatments aimed at symptom reduction, rehabilitative and palliative approaches may help patients with severe persistent mental illness.

Bipolar Disorder Is Associated With Premature Mortality

Individuals with bipolar disorder have increased risks of premature death. A recent meta-analysis helps explain why.

The Risk of a Psychiatric Disorder Is Higher Than Most Think

New research indicates that about 80 percent of us are likely to be treated for psychiatric symptoms during our lifetimes.

Medications That May Make Depression More Difficult to Treat

Recent research indicates an association between taking non-psychiatric medications with depressive side effects and diminished response to antidepressant treatment.

The Risks and Benefits of ADHD Medications While Pregnant

A recent study evaluated risks to the fetus of maintaining ADHD medications during pregnancy.