Michael D. Yapko, PhD,  is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist residing  in Fallbrook, CA.  He is internationally recognized for his innovative work in treating depression and his expertise in the areas of outcome focused psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis.  Dr. Yapko has taught hundreds of professional workshops all over the world, including presentations in more than 30 countries spanning six continents.  He is known for his clear, informative style, his depth of knowledge, and ability to make the information practical for clinicians.

  Dr. Yapko is a member of the American Psychological Association, and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

  Dr. Yapko has written and edited 16 books, including his depression self-help books, Depression is Contagious: How the Most Common Mood Disorder is Spreading Around  the World and How to Stop It, Breaking the  Patterns of Depression, and  Hand-Me-Down Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families. His works have been published in nine languages. He also wrote the authoritative section on "Treating Depression" in the Encyclopedia Britannica Medical and Health Annual. More information is available about Dr. Yapko when you visit his website, www.yapko.com.