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.
Dr. Mark Olfson's findings support a suicide prevention focus on young people who are poorer, who have made previous suicide attempts and who have common mood, anxiety and personality disorders.
We should be focusing on young adults from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who made previous suicide attempts and have some common psychiatric disorders, said Dr. Mark Olfson.
Disordered, unwanted repetitive behaviors and nonclinical, non-impairing repetitive behaviors involve the region of the brain called the basal ganglia, which is involved in motor control.
"In 2016, an estimated 20.1 million people age 12 or older needed substance use disorder treatment according to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration," said Dr. Edward V. Nunes.
LGBT people with physical disabilities face unique challenges as compared to their able-bodied peers. Throughout their lives, these individuals are subjected to increased rates of childhood bullying.
Anxiety is a signal telling you something is lurking that you're afraid of, says Dr. Franklin Schneier. To diminish it, "I try to pin down the fear to something as specific as possible," he says.
“A judge and jury may find defendants are less responsible because of a genetic factor,” said Dr. Paul Appelbaum, “but also feel that they are more likely to re-offend.”
"There is an urgency to this problem," said Dr. Adam Bisaga "The tragedy is, we have medication to treat opioid addiction. But death rates keep going up."