Charles L. Raison, MD
Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Chair for Healthy Minds, Children & Families Professor
Human Development and Family Studies School of Human Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor
Department of Psychiatry School of Medicine and Public Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Raison is internationally recognized for his studies examining novel mechanisms involved in the development and treatment of major depression and other stress-related emotional and physical conditions, as well as for his work examining the physical and behavioral effects of compassion training. The recipient of several teaching awards, Dr. Raison has received research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Raison has received a NARSAD Independent Investigator Award and has Raison received the Raymond Pearl Memorial Award from the Human Biology Association “in recognition of his contributions to our understanding of evolutionary biocultural origins of mental health and illness.”

In addition to his academic activities, Dr. Raison is the mental health expert for CNN.com.