Hagop Souren Akiskal

January 16, 1944 - January 20, 2021 (77 years old)

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January 16, 1944 - January 20, 2021 (77 years old)

La Jolla, California

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We are sad to announce that on January 20, 2021, at the age of 77, Hagop Souren Akiskal (La Jolla, California) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

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January 25, 2021

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January 23, 2021

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July 20, 2021

Jack D. Maser wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Kareen, Two days ago I was shocked to learn that Hagop had passed. I have not seen him in several years, but fondly remember our interactions at NIMH and at UCSD. His insights into psychiatric disorders remain without peer. He exposed the existing structure of diagnosis, especially in bipolar and personality disorders. Your work with him on creativity will be cited long into the future. Psychiatry and the world have lost a true maven. Jack Maser, July 20, 2021”

March 26, 2021

Pablo Bravo Ribera wrote a sympathy message

“Maestro tu luz va a permanecer encendida por mucho tiempo.”

January 28, 2021

Krr Krishnan wrote a sympathy message

“Kareen I am so sorry to hear about the passing of a friend Hagop I have not seen him in many years after I moved to Singapore but fondly remember our conversations He will be sorely missed Ranga”

January 27, 2021

Sloan Manning wrote a sympathy message

“Kareen, Hagop was my father and doorway into academics and excellence in primary care psychiatry. He was an inspiration, advocate and light along the way. I will never forget the day I met him in Memphis, and he challenged me to begin my path in research. You, too, took part in that work. I hope you can take courage in the fact that you and he changed medical practice for the better. - Sloan Manning MD, High Point NC”

January 27, 2021

Chris Aiken wrote a sympathy message

“Kareen so sorry to hear of your loss. Hagop was an inspiration - such warmth and creativity - and in particular the chapter you wrote with him (Overview of principles of caring for bipolar patients) changed my work as a psychiatrist. Thank you for the good work you both did. -Chris Aiken”

January 26, 2021

Dilip Jeste wrote a sympathy message

“Dilip Jeste: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend and great colleague. Hagop was a giant in the field, a pioneer, and a living legend. There are very few people who achieve the highest scientific and personal status internationally the way he did. I will miss Hagop and so will the field of psychiatry."”

February 5, 2021

Terence Ketter wrote a comment

“My sentiments exactly.”

January 25, 2021

Amelia Kotte wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Akiskal. His contributions to the mental health field are monumental. I trust he will live on through the impact his work has had and will have on thousands of lives.”

January 25, 2021

John McQuaid wrote a sympathy message

“I am very sorry to hear of Hagop's passing. He was a larger than life individual. His impact on the field was tremendous. I miss our many hallway conversations when he would share about the most current ideas in psychiatry and also give me advice on how to move forward in my career. I will miss him.”

January 25, 2021

Adolfo Bandettini wrote a sympathy message

“All of us are stunned by this news and so very sorry for the loss. We are so glad we had a chance to know Hagop. He was a special person who will be so sorely missed. Giovanni Battista Cassano, Adolfo Bandettini di Poggio, Salvatore Antonio Signoretta, Valter Mignani, Ville di Nozzano Hospital”

January 25, 2021

Cristina Toni wrote a sympathy message

“Hi Hagop, remembering of all the challenging time spent together discussing about psychiatry and human beings behavior. Thank you for your guidance and intellectual legacy, Giulio and Cristina”

January 24, 2021

N B wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Knarig, My deepest condolences for the loss of your husaband Hagop who was one my closest friends. I will miss him a lot. May God Bless his Soul. Noubar John Bostanian Ottawa, On Canada”

January 23, 2021

Manuel Mota-Castillo wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Kareen: Professor Akiskal was, and will be for ever, an inspiration and a source of reliable information for those that believe in the best practice of psychiatry. He will be terribly missed. I hope that you will gather the strengths to handle his departure. Manuel Mota-Castillo, MD Lake Mary, Florida”

January 23, 2021

Gabriele Sani wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Kareen, I am deeply sad. Hagop was, and he will be for ever, a lighthouse for me and all of us. I will never forget him. I am close to you. A big hug, Gabriele”

January 22, 2021

Susan McElroy wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Karen, I am profoundly sad to hear about the loss of your husband. He was one of my most important men, and taught me how to help a lot of people. When I think about psychiatric diagnosis, especially in complex, I always ask, what would Dr. Akiskal say? He also had the most incredible sense of humor--which is essential to being a great psychiatrist. Fondly, Sue McElroy”

January 22, 2021

John Rice Kelsoe wrote a sympathy message

“Kareen, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Hagop. He was for decades a bigger than life influence on me and my career. I will miss him greatly.”

January 22, 2021

Leonardo Tondo wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Karen, It was a very saddened news. Hagop will stay in my memories forever. A big hug.”

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