Daniel A. Geller
Daniel A. Geller
Daniel A. Geller (pronunciation: Dan-yuhl A. Gel-er) is a renowned psychiatrist and medical researcher known for his significant contributions to the field of pediatric psychopharmacology.
Etymology
The name Daniel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my judge". The middle initial "A" is often used in formal contexts to distinguish individuals with common names. Geller is a German and Jewish surname, meaning "miner".
Career
Daniel A. Geller is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of the Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research primarily focuses on the pharmacological treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders, including OCD and Tourette's Syndrome.
Contributions
Geller has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of pediatric psychiatric disorders. His research has helped to establish the safety and efficacy of various pharmacotherapy treatments for children and adolescents with OCD and Tourette's Syndrome.
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Psychopharmacology: The study of the use of medications in treating mental disorders.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
- Tourette's Syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
- Anxiety Disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.
- Pharmacotherapy: The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Daniel A. Geller
- Wikipedia's article - Daniel A. Geller
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