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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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WTOP NewsMay 27, 2020Dr. Ryan Sultan discusses how mask wears can convey messages when facial expressions are partially concealed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American University RadioMay 26, 2020Dr. Mark Olfson's study found more groups in the U.S. are at risk for gun suicide, including people with lower incomes, with disabilities and the socially isolated.
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Everyday HealthMay 26, 2020Dr. Brian Fallon is launching a study designed to help increase personal resilience and coping strategies using well-known anxiety soothing techniques.
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- May 25, 2020
The UN has warned the coronavirus pandemic “has the seeds of a major mental health crisis,” and calls for substantial investment in support services.
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The Health ManiaMay 23, 2020"By helping people shape their diets, we can improve their mental health and decrease their risk of psychiatric disorders," says Dr. Drew Ramsey.
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The AtlanticMay 22, 2020“We are witnessing the mental-health implications of massive disease and death,” Dr. Robert Klitzman says.
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The FederalistMay 22, 2020"There will be no one-size-fits-all strategy for dealing with the mental health of frontline workers," writes Dr. Ragy Girgis.
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- May 22, 2020
Dr. Rachel Ginsberg discusses living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Military TimesMay 21, 2020“During the actual crisis, suicides can go down. It’s in the aftermath that it gets worse,” said Dr. Barbara Stanley.
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FilterMay 20, 2020Columbia researchers examined longitudinal studies of how prenatal cannabis use affected children’s cognitive functions, compared to children not exposed to cannabis in utero.
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