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Columbia's psychiatric medicine curricululum has a dual mission to help grow the psychiatry workforce and increase literacy across all specialties.
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Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
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A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
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Language barriers often prevent Spanish-speaking individuals from receiving necessary mental health care.
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MedscapeDecember 15, 2020"[Buprenorphine] is a tremendously powerful medication, saves many lives and prevents overdose, but there is a risk of misuse and diversion, albeit pretty low," says Dr. Francis Levin.
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StatDecember 8, 2020"The number one goal of health tech, unlike other tech, is not to engage and immerse patients in their phones but to support and embolden them in their real lives," writes Dr. Ravi Shah.
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Washington PostDecember 6, 2020Among those on high doses of steroid medications, "between 5 and 18 percent experience significant “mental status changes,” as we call them," writes Dr. Sally Satel.
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Psychiatric TimesDecember 2, 2020Dr. Joshua Kantrowitz discusses a recent trial of CVN058, a drug that may reduce cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia.
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Hello GigglesDecember 2, 2020“Many people have preconceived notions about antidepressants some of which are based on the unfortunate stigma with mental health,” says Dr. Diana Samuel.
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- November 30, 2020
"Our guidance emphasizes the importance of building resilience in families. We should instead focus on “what’s strong” and consistently build those factors," said Dr. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins.
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Rolling StoneNovember 24, 2020Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, most commonly vomiting, explains Dr. Evelyn Attia.
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- November 24, 2020
Even with all the difficulties 2020 has presented us with, there is still much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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- November 16, 2020
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $32 million to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to address opioid use disorders and stimulant use disorders.
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BusinesswireNovember 16, 2020“The COVID-19 pandemic will be accompanied by a wave of mental health consequences for children, adolescents, and families,” said Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele.
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