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Bridging the Language Gap: Cultivating Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Practitioners

Language barriers often prevent Spanish-speaking individuals from receiving necessary mental health care.

Topic

Community
Joshua Gordon Returns to His Roots to Lead Columbia Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute

Dr. Gordon began his tenure as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons August 15, 2024.

Topic

Mental Health
Simple Smell and Memory Tests Could Predict Alzheimer’s as Effectively as Costly Brain Imaging

A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.

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Aging & Memory
NYP-Columbia Program Empower Schools to Support Students' Mental Health

Young people’s mental health has risen to the top of educators' concerns. School-based mental health programs can help.

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Child & Adolescent

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Domestic Violence: A Q & A With Trauma Researcher Maja Bergman

September 25, 2024

Dr. Bergman discuss the types of challenges domestic violence survivors face, effective therapies for those who experience domestic abuse, and warning signs that someone may be an abuser.

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Mental Health
Why Friendships Make Us Healthier

July 15, 2024

Colleen Cullen, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at Columbia, explores the link between supportive friendships and mental and physical health.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Residents and Fellows

June 19, 2024

The Columbia Department of Psychiatry celebrated the graduation of nearly 70 resident physicians and fellows in ceremonies that took place June 11, 2024.
Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Community Mental Health Programs Introduced in Congress

June 14, 2024

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.

Topic

Community
A Family-Friendly Guide to Support, Affirm & Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Youth

June 12, 2024

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.

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Gender Identity & Sexuality
Rapid Procedure Noninferior for Extended-Release Naltrexone Initiation

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Physicians Weekly

May 10, 2024

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.

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Mental Health

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