Dr. Paul Appelbaum noted that patients also increasingly have access to their medical records, "so the reality is that it's no longer possible in many cases to withhold a diagnosis."
Dr. Robert Klitzman recommended that researchers proceed carefully and check with institutional-review-board officials before conducting studies based on campus work.
Asking someone about their vaccination status can feel invasive, but Dr. Philip Muskin emphasizes that it's information that you may need to make your own risk assessments.
The Columbia Gender Identity Program offers gender-affirming services to LGBTQ+ children and their families, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
Self-care is about "being proactive and engaging in certain behaviors that promote resilience, well-being, and the overall maintenance of health," said Dr. Lourival Baptista-Neto.
“Have you wished you were dead or have you had thoughts about killing yourself? A ‘yes’ warrants further questioning,” says Dr. Kelly Posner. “It’s the first thing that’s actually reduced suicide.”
