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.
"Thinking through multiple ways something may go poorly and figuring out solutions can help people feel a greater sense of control," Dr. Colleen Cullen says.
Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele says we should be vigilant and consider whether depression could explain changes in behavior, appetite, or energy level.
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders.
Dr. Yuval Neria was on the front lines as a member of the Israeli military the day the Yom Kippur War broke out in October 1973 on the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar.
”These high drug costs prevent many Americans from accessing vital treatments -- meaning they are at risk of getting sicker or dying,” writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.