Rachel Manber, Ph.D. Dr. Manber's research has focused on enhancing non-pharmacological treatments for depression and for insomnia. She has conducted research on psychotherapy for chronic depression, acupuncture for major depression, and cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia. Combining her interest in these disorders, she is now focusing on ways to enhance the treatment of depression in individuals with sleep problems by addressing the symptoms of both depression and insomnia. Dr. Manber also has a strong interest in women's health, and her studies in this area include a federally funded controlled study of acupuncture and massage for depression during pregnancy and a controlled pilot study on acupuncture for postmenopausal hot flashes.

Positions

• Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
• Director, Insomnia & Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, Stanford University Center of Excellence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Disorders, Stanford School of Medicine

Education

• Ph.D., 1982, University of Washington, Mathematics
• Ph.D., 1993, University of Arizona, Clinical Psychology

Relevant Publications

• Manber R, Kraemer HC, Arnow BA, et al. Faster remission of chronic depression with combined psychotherapy and medication than with each therapy alone. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2008;76(3):459-467.
• Ong JC, Kuo TF, Manber R. Who is at risk for dropout from group cognitive-behavior therapy for insomnia? J Psychosom Res. 2008;64(4):419-425.
• Rottenberg J, Chambers AS, Allen JB, Manber R. Cardiac vagal control in the severity and course of depression: the importance of symptomatic heterogeneity. J Affect Disord. 2007;103(1-3):173-179.
• Nir Y, Huang MI, Schnyer R, Chen B, Manber R. Acupuncture for postmenopausal hot flashes. Maturitas. 2007;56(4):383-395.
• Ong JC, Huang JS, Kuo TF, Manber R. Characteristics of insomniacs with self-reported morning and evening chronotypes. J Clin Sleep Med. 2007;3(3):289-294.