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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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JAMASeptember 5, 2018“Policy has outpaced science,” said Dr. Ziva Cooper. “Cannabis is a plant that is quite diverse. To say that cannabis as a whole is therapeutic is kind of misleading.”
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New work from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons sheds light on how dopamine receptors signal within cells.
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Spectrum NewsAugust 29, 2018“The definition of autism in ICD-11 and the one in the DSM-5 are not identical, but they’re very, very close,” says Dr. Michael B. First.
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US News & World ReportAugust 28, 2018"Broad acceptance of the self-injury concept could spur much needed reforms in clinical care by focusing on underlying risks common to drug self-intoxication and suicide deaths," said Dr, Mark Olfson.
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NPRAugust 28, 2018"We do know that women who've had depression before or have family members who have depression or who currently have elevated symptoms are at risk," says Dr. Karina Davidson.
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Psychology TodayAugust 28, 2018“Sometimes, it’s not those who look different from us who are the most frightening, it’s those who look most similar. Then intrusion becomes competition,” writes Dr. Deborah L. Cabaniss.
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MedscapeAugust 24, 2018The data "are consistent with earlier research that suggests significant benzodiazepine overuse, especially among older adults," says Dr. Mark Olfson.
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Refinery 29August 23, 2018"A roommate can notice changes in how you’re feeling and check in with you," Dr. Ali Mattu says.
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KPCCAugust 23, 2018Dr. Ziva Cooper discusses cannabis dependency.
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Los Angeles TimesAugust 23, 2018When Anthony Bourdain killed himself, Dr. Madelyn Gould said, “I was sad for him and for all the people who were going to hear about it, and I am also sad for people who might be influenced by it.”
