Biography
Dr. Albert Yeung obtained his medical degree from National Taiwan University. He also obtained a Doctor of Science degree with a major in epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health. He completed residency training in psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He has worked as a staff psychiatrist at MGH since completion of his residency training.
Dr. Yeung's major research interests include integrating primary care and mental health services to improve treatment of depression, mental health issues of under-served populations, and the use of complementary and alternative methods in treating mood and anxiety disorders. He received a research training award from the Program for Minority Research Training in Psychiatry of the American Psychiatric Association Office of Research. In 2003, he was awarded a "Partners in Excellence Award" from Partners Health Care, Inc. for his contributions to a project on improving treatment for depressed patients in primary care. He is the recipient of a Career Development Award (2003-2008) and a RO1 Research Award, both from the National Institute of Mental Health. He has authored or co-authored over 50 original articles and book chapters, and a book on self-management of depression.
Dr. Yeung is currently the Director of Primary Care Research at the Depression Clinical and Research Program at MGH, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also a staff psychiatrist at the Behavioral Health Department of South Cove Community Health Center in Boston, which serves the Asian immigrant community.
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Last updated: 7/27/2010
Courses
Special Topics in Management of Major Depressive Disorder and Related Mood Disorders
Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology: Encompassing Cultural Considerations
Long Term Management of Psychosis and Optimal Care of Depression
Interactive Learning Module: Optimizing Treatment of Depression - Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity
Clinical Simulation: Optimizing Treatment of Depression - Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity