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.
The practice of social distancing and aggressive testing "creates more anxiety and a fear of being shunned. We are seeing a rise in mental health issues," said Dr. Kathleen Pike.
Dr. Yuval Neria said, "We know already from previous disasters that ongoing anxiety during trauma is a huge risk factor for PTSD and depression in the long term."
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman said teletherapy "is ideally suited to providing mental health care under the current circumstances. And it's being used more now than ever in history."
Dr. Myrna Weissman discusses the impact of loneliness on mental health, as well as ways to stay connected when circumstances dictate you must stay at home.
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses how the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak has made the work of mental health professionals an essential part of the response.