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.
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.
“There is a trade-off when you have a society that becomes accustomed to the idea that there will be terrorism and there’s nothing they can do to stop it,” said Dr. Yuval Neria.
Without in-person psychiatric evaluations, Dr. Paul Appelbaum said, “you are very limited in what you can say about someone,” particularly the person’s innermost thoughts and feelings.“
PTSD may affect as many as 20% of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Herb Pardes discusses overcoming stigma and available therapies for our nation’s service members and veterans.
Dr. Herb Pardes discusses how to recognize the signs of a mental or emotional disorder in young adults, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
In opining on the president's mental health, we are using our professional credentials to express a medical opinion when we have neither the right or the evidence to do so, says Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
In opining on the president's mental health, we are using our professional credentials to express a medical opinion when we have neither the right or the evidence to do so, says Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
The signs of prenatal depression are really similar to any kind of typical depression in terms of really feeling low energy, a down mood, feeling hopeless, Dr. Catherine Monk says.
Regarding Health Anxiety, Dr. Brian Fallon says Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often successful as a treatment plan and some patients find relief in taking certain antidepressants.
Value-based payment strategies have demonstrated the ability to reduce costs and improve quality in behavioral health care writes Dr. Harold Alan Pincus.