Brought to you by the Depression Is Real Coalition, The Down & Up Show is dedicated to the reality of depression. Our hosts will talk with some of the world's top experts on depression, as well as people who have been impacted by this illness. The reality of depression is that it is a debilitating and potentially deadly medical condition that affects more than 15 million Americans every year. The other reality of depression is that there is hope.

Drs. Laura Smith and Charles Elliott

Laura L. Smith, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Corrales, New Mexico. She provides consultation to attorneys, school districts, and governmental agencies. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of both adults and children with depression, anxiety, and other emotional disorders. In addition, she has presented on cognitive therapy and mental health issues to both national and international audiences. Dr Smith is coauthor of: Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Depression For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Hollow Kids: Recapturing the Soul of a Generation Lost to the Self-Esteem Myth, (Prima, 2001) and Why Can't I Be the Parent I Want to Be? (New Harbinger Publications, 1999).

Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and a member of the faculty at Fielding Graduate University. He is a Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, an internationally organization that certifies cognitive therapists. In addition, he has written many articles and book chapters in the area of cognitive behavior therapies. He has made numerous presentations nationally and internationally on new developments in assessment and therapy of emotional disorders. He is coauthor of: Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Depression For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Inc.), Why Can't I Get What I Want? (Davies-Black, 1998; A Behavioral Science Book Club Selection), Why Can't I Be the Parent I Want to Be? (New Harbinger Publications, 1999), and Hollow Kids (Prima, 2001).

Drs. Smith and Elliott are available for speaking engagements and workshops. You can visit their website at: www.psychauthors.com