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.
Dr. Drew Ramsey suggests using a sleep app to monitor how much or how little sleep you're getting. “When you see the digital data, it helps people enact behavioral change,” he says.
"Several mental illnesses have at least some genetic component," Dr. Ravi Shah said. "Broadly speaking, family history of mental illness raises the risk of mental illness in patients on average."
"Several mental illnesses have at least some genetic component," Dr. Ravi Shah said. "Broadly speaking, family history of mental illness raises the risk of mental illness in patients on average."
Dr. Ravi Shah gives insights on SAD. His main piece of advice: Get proactive about staving it off. SAD happens at certain times of year, primarily in winter—after Daylight Savings Time.
"When a psychiatrist does a fitness for duty exam—which are quite common—the first task really is to understand what the job is," said Dr. Paul Appelbaum.
For those whose sexual behavior is out of control, there may be some comfort in consulting a therapist. “It’s not a formula, says Dr. Meg. S. Kaplan. “Healthy sexuality is different for everyone.”