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AAAP Awarded $32 Million to Combat Opioid Addiction, With Columbia Psychiatry and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center and Large Coalition

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $32 million to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to address opioid use disorders and stimulant use disorders.

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Opioids
Five Different Approaches to Therapy

A non-exhaustive list of therapeutic approaches

Topic

Treatment
Putting Pen to Paper on an Ink-Stained Life

In his 13th book, Dr. Lloyd Sederer writes his most personal book, a memoir pairing 14 stories from his early life (8 to 17 years of age) with 14 essays.

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Faculty News
Study Finds Evidence of Neurobiological Mechanism for Hallucinations and Delusions

Columbia researchers have found a potential neurobiological mechanism for hallucinations and delusions that fits within the hierarchical model of psychosis and can explain their clinical presentation

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Schizophrenia & Psychosis

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Today's 'Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real, but seasonal blues are. Here's what to do about them

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CNN

January 18, 2021

"There is generally more sadness in the winter time and January is not uncommon at all for overall more sadness among folks," said Dr. Ravi Shah.

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Depression
‘Drug Use for Grown-Ups’ Review: A Dose of Dissent

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Wall Street Journal

January 13, 2021

Dr. Sally Satel reviews Dr. Carl Hart's "“Drug Use for Grown-Ups," in which he asserts “recreational drugs can be used safely to enhance many vital human activities.”

Topic

Mental Health
COVID-19 Updates and Information From Columbia Psychiatry

January 12, 2021

Coronavirus Updates from Columbia Psychiatry

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COVID-19
Vaccines at the Dinner Table

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Psychiatric Times

January 12, 2021

"The beliefs that underlie vaccine hesitancy may seem counter-intuitive, but they are prevalent and constitute a danger to that individual’s health and to that of others," writes Dr. D. P. Devanand.

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COVID-19
Frequent Travel Can Make for Happier Life, Study Shows

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Verywell Mind

January 11, 2021

“Pleasant events, such as travel, boost our mood and our life satisfaction. For many people, traveling is a pleasant event due to the novelty it offers,” says Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen.

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Mental Health
Why Promiscuity Can Inspire The Best LGBTQ+ Relationships

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Huffington Post

January 10, 2021

“Now, more than ever, queer people are empowering themselves to live the life that fits for them,” says Dr. Jeff Cohen, whose research focuses on the experience of sexual minorities.

Topic

Mental Health

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