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A Columbia study of women after menopause seeking treatment for depression may yield answers.
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Natasha Kulviwat, a rising high school senior, discovered a protein that may serve as predictor for suicide and could potentially lead to new strategies for intervention and prevention.
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Studies indicate that 29% to 46% of patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder show partial or no response to treatments.
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A Columbia study aims find out which treatments work best to alleviate major depressive disorder and improve quality of life for individuals with breast cancer.
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- December 20, 2018
Dr. Randy Auerbach, Associate Professor at Columbia Psychiatry, gives some tips on how to help a friend struggling with depression.
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USA TodayDecember 16, 2018"We are somewhat more willing to talk about our emotional state," said Dr. Philip Muskin. "That's not true across the board, but I think there somewhat less stigma than there was 40 or 50 years ago."
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- December 11, 2018
Ketamine, a compound initially used as an anesthetic, holds exciting promise as a newer alternative to more traditional treatment approaches for depression.
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Big ThinkDecember 3, 2018Dr. Drew Ramsey and colleague believe this study to be the first to specifically focus on the application of nutrients to depression.
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Business InsiderDecember 1, 2018"Ketamine is the real deal in that it's a genuine pharmacologic agent that's been used for a long time for anesthesia," said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
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New York TimesNovember 30, 2018Dr. Michael Grunebaum thinks the drug should no longer be relegated to a last-line treatment. “It makes sense that it move up in the treatment algorithm in E.R.s and inpatient units,” he said.
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NBC NewsNovember 30, 2018“The people who need the care aren’t the ones getting it,” Dr. Mark Olfson said. “Almost a third of people who reported severe psychological distress are not getting mental health care.”
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Daily MailNovember 28, 2018"There's a mismatch between those with the greatest need who may not be getting mental health care they need and a growing number who are getting treatments they may not need," says Dr Mark Olfson.
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Psychology TodayNovember 6, 2018"The evidence at this point is pretty strong that ketamine has a rapid effect at reducing depression," says Dr. Michael Grunebaum.
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US News & World ReportOctober 19, 2018“The finding that 1/3 of students from multiple countries screened positive for at least one of six mental health disorders represents a key global mental health issue," said Dr. Randy P. Auerbach.
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