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Dr. Gallagher Thompson specializes in the treatment of late-life depression, working with individuals suffering from neurocognitive disorders, such as dementia, and their family caregivers. She offers individual psychotherapy using a cognitive/behavioral framework at the Geropsychiatry outpatient clinic at Stanford, where she leads psychoeducational workshops as part of the Neuroscience Center's community educational programs. As a board-certified specialist in Geropsychology, she has over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist. Her expertise lies in NIH-funded research focused on psychoeducational interventions designed to reduce stress and enhance the psychological well-being of family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. These interventions have been culturally adapted for various language-speaking caregivers, including Chinese, Spanish, and Farsi. Dr. Gallagher Thompson co-founded an international advisory group to develop a comprehensive online educational program for dementia family caregivers. She is currently an Emerita Professor of Research at Stanford University School of Medicine and has authored over 200 papers in major journals within her field. Her contributions extend to ongoing research projects, including the development of technology apps aimed at supporting family caregivers, demonstrating her commitment to advancing mental health care for older adults and their families.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Served as a faculty member specializing in Geropsychology and the psychological care of older adults.
Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center • Stanford, California
Overseeing recruitment and educational outreach efforts for the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
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