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Harold Koenig, MD, Psychiatry, Durham, NC, Duke University Hospital

HaroldGeoKoenigMD

Psychiatry Durham, NC

Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Associate Professor of Medicine; and Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University School of Medicine.

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1989 - 1992
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityMHSc, Biometry, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Family Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1982
  • San Joaquin Delta
    San Joaquin DeltaRN, 1978 - 1980
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBS, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Oskar Pfister Award American Psychiatric Association, 2012
  • Commendation from the Governor of Puerto Rico 2009
  • Ranked by biomedical experts among top experts on Religion and Health 2009-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Religion, psychology and health.  
    Peltzer, K, and Koenig HG, Journal of Psychology in Africa
  • Commentary: Private religious activities and cardiovascular risk.  
    Koenig HG, Al Zaben F, Annals of Epidemiology
  • Psychometric properties of the Persian Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale in hemodialysis patients.  
    Saffari M, Koenig HG, Ghanizadeh G, Pakpour AH, Baldacchino DR, Journal of Religion and Health
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Religion and health in later life.
    Koenig HG, Kvale JN, American Geriatrics Society (AGS)/AFAR Meeting, New Orleans
  • Major depression in the medically ill elderly.
    Koenig HG, Meador KG, Cohen HJ, Blazer DG, AGS/AFAR Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA
  • Religion and depression in hospitalized men.
    Koenig H, Meador K, Cohen H, Blazer D, 41st Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, SF, CA
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Lectures

  • Religion and well-being in later life. 
    The Third Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association; 40th Gerontological Society....
  • Aging and God: The effects of spirituality on health promotion/disease prevention. 
    Health Promotion & Disease Prevention with Older Adults, Conference Pro- ceedings, Oakland, CA
  • Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in older persons with physical illness. 
    Presidential Symposium on Mental Health, 47th Gerontological Society of AASM
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Most Clergy Agree with Science on Treatment of Depression: Study
    Most Clergy Agree with Science on Treatment of Depression: StudyJanuary 13th, 2023
  • Understanding Patients’ Religious and Spiritual Beliefs Promotes Healing
    Understanding Patients’ Religious and Spiritual Beliefs Promotes HealingJanuary 6th, 2023
  • NEUSTATTER: Paying Attention to Spiritual Health
    NEUSTATTER: Paying Attention to Spiritual HealthAugust 28th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Predicting Depression Outcomes In Medically Ill EldersNational Institute Of Mental Health1999–2003
  • Depressive Disorder In Hospitalized Medically Ill EldersNational Institute Of Mental Health1993–1997
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Blood-Brain Barrier DysfunctionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1991
  • Molecular Pathology Of Blood-Brain Barrier BreakdownNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1987
  • Androgenic And Adrenergic Actions On Heart MyocytesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985–1987

Hospital Affiliations