There are still some scenarios when it’s logical to wear a mask ”on public transit, for example, or around people who are immune-compromised,” Dr. Ryan Sultan says.
Dr. Sidney Hankerson of the Columbia Wellness Center is helping to train Harlem faith leaders to bring Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to African American and Latinx communities.
A Columbia study looked at a short and promising approach that could encourage more health workers to get the mental health care they need via a method centered on a three-minute video.
"The unbridled enthusiasm and commercial momentum generated by psychedelics are excessive and ill advised until we have more sound research," writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
Infectious diseases, including COVID-19, can impact the brain, altering cognitive function and decision-making, causing both acute and chronic problems, said Dr. Maura Boldrini.
An event from the Department of Psychiatry and School of Journalism explored the state of mental health in America’s children, adolescents, and young adults.
The post-COVID Community Mental Health Project aims to promote wellness and increase access to behavioral health services in underserved New York City neighborhoods.
