?Depression is a multi-dimensional disorder. The best, most accurate answer to the basic question, ‘What causes depression?' is, Many things." – Dr. Michael Yapko Tune in as Dr. Yapko joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Program. Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert who lectures widely on depression, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis. He is the author of 12 books, including Mindfulness and Hypnosis: The Power of Suggestion to Transform Experience, Breaking the Patterns of Depression, Hand-Me-Down Blues, Suggestions of Abuse and Depression is Contagious: How the Most Common Mood Disorder Is Spreading Around the World and How to Stop It. Dr. Yapko is a recipient of the American Psychological Association Division 30's award for distinguished contributions to the field, The Milton H. Erickson Lifetime Achievement Award, thrice a recipient of the Arthur Shapiro Award for the ?best book of the year on hypnosis,? and the Pierre Janet Award for Clinical Excellence from the International Society of Hypnosis, a lifetime achievement award honoring his many contributions to the field. Visit his website at www.yapko.com Like America Meditating on Facebook and Download our FREE Pause for Peace app. Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org