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Governor Hochul Kicks Off Statewide ‘Listening Tour’ on Youth Mental Health at New York State Psychiatric Institute

Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the first listening session at The New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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Child & Adolescent
Study Finds Family Financial Struggles During Pandemic Took Major Toll on Kids' Mental Health

Lessons learned from effects of containment policies could help to mitigate impact in future public health emergencies.

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Child & Adolescent
When Exercise Becomes Too Much of a Good Thing

Too much exercise can lead to health problems, causing not just physical problems but psychological harm too.

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Eating Disorders
A Conversation with Elizabeth Ford, MD, Deputy Director of New York State Psychiatric Institute

In November 2021, Columbia Psychiatry stepped up as a leader in this field and named Elizabeth Ford, MD, to the newly created position of Director of Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives.

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Community

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Honoring Black History Month: Q&A With Dr. Patrice Malone

February 16, 2023

We spoke to Patrice Malone, MD, about her work with individuals struggling with psychiatric and substance use disorders, as well as her role as a director of the June Jackson Christmas Program.

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Faculty News
The Science of Kindness

February 8, 2023

We talked with Dr. Harding to learn more about her book, "The Rabbit Effect," and about the hidden factors that make us healthy.

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Wellness & Wellbeing
Innovative Intervention Addresses Youth Suicide Risk in the Juvenile Justice System

February 1, 2023

Dr. Elkington is developing interventions to increase access to behavioral health services for youth on probation by building connections between the justice system and community-based care systems.

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Suicide Prevention
Honoring Black History Month: Q&A With Dr. Marisa Spann

February 1, 2023

We spoke to Dr. Marisa Spann about her work in early childhood psychiatry, her new role in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and having honest, direct conversations about race.

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Faculty News
⭐ Meet Nicole Pacheco, MD ⭐

January 30, 2023

Dr. Nicole Pacheco decided to pursue women’s mental health because of the desperate need to better recognize and acknowledge the impact of events such as pregnancy and childbirth on an individual.

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Faculty News
Honoring Black History Month: Q&A With Dr. Stephanie Le Melle

January 30, 2023

Dr. Stephanie Le Melle discusses her current work, what drew her to psychiatry, inclusion and diversity, and recruiting and retaining underrepresented members in our faculty and training programs.

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Faculty News

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