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From the Police Beat to the Halls of Academia: Building A Better Police Department

A desire to learn more about the communication and de-escalation techniques being used in policing took Jeff Thompson, PhD to the world of academia.

Topic

Mental Health
Columbia Psychiatry appoints Dr. Jean-Marie Alves-Bradford Director of the new Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Columbia University Department of Psychiatry announced today that Jean-Marie Alves-Bradford, MD has been appointed the inaugural Director of the new Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Topic

Faculty Updates
Unequal Care: Mental Health and Black Americans

In partnership with the Columbia School of Journalism, Columbia Psychiatry hosted “Unequal Care: Mental Health and Black Americans.”

Topic

Inequality
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Transgender and Non-Binary Community

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it was common to hear, “the virus is the great equalizer.” However, this has not been true for the Transgender and Non-Binary (TGNB) community.

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Gender Identity & Sexuality

Latest News

At the next debate, turn off the microphones

Source:

The Hill

October 16, 2020

"Turning off the microphone works for movie stars and celebrities at the Oscars. In this instance, it could benefit the world," writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.

Topic

Mental Health
An Overview of Homelessness

Source:

Verywell Mind

October 13, 2020

“Although family rejection is the biggest contributor to homelessness among LGBTQ youth, other factors, such as poverty, can contribute,” says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.

Topic

Mental Health
COVID-19 Updates and Information From Columbia Psychiatry

October 13, 2020

Coronavirus Updates from Columbia Psychiatry

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COVID-19
When debate interruptions turn into bullying

Source:

CNN

October 12, 2020

"Interrupters typically take into account the social context and disrupt speakers more when they have less of a prior relationship of respect or feel they have more power," writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.

Topic

Mental Health
Why Taking a Mental Health Day Often Isn't Enough

Source:

Verywell Mind

October 10, 2020

"A mental health day gives our bodies and our brains time to rest and repair," says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.

Topic

Mental Health
How I came out to my parents – and what happened next

Source:

The Telegraph

October 9, 2020

“We know from research and clinical experience that a negative reaction to coming out can be very hurtful and cause lasting pain,” said Dr. Jeff Cohen.

Topic

Gender Identity & Sexuality

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