Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) have introduced the Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act to increase the availability of mental health services to the underserved.
In honor of Pride Month, the Columbia Gender & Sexuality Program (CGSP) offers a family-friendly guide to support LGBTQIA+ youth and caregivers and to events taking place across the city.
A study led by Matisyahu Shulman, MD, found that rapid administration of extended-release naltrexone was effective compared with the standard procedure used in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
“When the child has not made academic progress despite accommodations, he or she can develop other challenges that negatively affect their functioning at home and at school,” says Dr. Meghan Tomb.
Dr. Evelyn Attia talks about the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders' annual trip to Albany, NY, on behalf of the Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders (CCCED).
“Clearly, there has been renewed interest in TD, mainly prompted by the introduction of new drugs, which have marketing budgets associated with them,” writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
“We found, in a large nationwide sample that mothers who smoked during pregnancy, in particular those who were heavy smokers, had offspring with a fairly high risk for ADHD,” said Dr. Alan S. Brown.
“Facebook has also developed a set of mental health and suicide prevention tools for at-risk populations, such as military veterans, firefighters, and police officers,” writes Dr. Drew Ramsey.
"Many people with mental illness are susceptible to undue influence and impulsive actions, leaving them vulnerable to advocates for physician-assisted death," said Dr. Paul Appelbaum.