Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor
Contact Info
Lawrence
1415 Jayhawk Blvd
Personal Links
Biography —
Dr. Ilardi's research focuses on the etiology and treatment of depression. Over the past decade his clinical research team has worked to develop the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) treatment protocol based on several modifiable lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, omega-3 intake, light exposure, social connection) with demonstrated antidepressant benefit.
Education —
Research —
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychotherapy
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
- Exercise
- Omega-3
- Sleep
- Social Support
- Rumination
- Vitamin D
- Inflammation
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Treatment Outcomes
- Basketball Analytics
Teaching —
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Personality
- Psychotherapy
- Evolutionary Psychology
Selected Publications —
Botanov, Y., & Ilardi, S. S. (2013). The Acute Side Effects of Bright Light Therapy: A Placebo Controlled Investigation [Journal Articles]. PLoS One, 8(9), e75893.
Ilardi, S. S., & Casteen, E. (accepted/in press). The Psychological Toxicity of Modern Adolescence [Journal Articles]. Counselor.
Selected Presentations —
Ilardi, S. (8/31/2013). Brain Chemistry Lifehacks. TEDxKC. Kansas City. For Full TedTalk Video
Ilardi, S. (4/30/2013). Depression Is A Disease of Civilzation. TEDxEmory. Atlanta, GA. For TedTalk Full Video
Awards & Honors —
Best University Teacher (Winner)
Best of Lawrence
2016