Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D.

Stephen Ilardi
  • Associate Professor

Contact Info

785-864-9840
Fraser Hall, Room 426
Lawrence

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 antidepressent benefit.  

Education —

Ph.D., Duke University

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.

Ilardi, S. (4/30/2013). Depression Is A Disease of Civilzation. TEDxEmory. Atlanta, GA.

Awards & Honors —

Best University Teacher (Winner)

Best of Lawrence

2016