Judith L. Rapoport
July 12, 1933 - March 7, 2026Jul 12, 1933 - Mar 7, 2026
Washington, D.C., U.S.WA, D.C., U.S.
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A journey through significant moments.
Judith Helen Livant was born, the younger daughter of a public school teacher and a businessman.
Received her medical degree, being one of only five women in her class.
Undertook research at the Karolinska Institute, where she was introduced to biological psychiatry.
Led the branch at the National Institute of Mental Health, a position she held for over three decades.
Her best-selling book brought widespread public attention to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Recognized for her significant contributions to health and medicine.
Concluded her long and impactful tenure as chief of the Child Psychiatry Branch.
Died at the age of 92, leaving behind a profound legacy in child psychiatry.