Mysteries of Mental illness, a PBS documentary inspired by the work of Columbia Psychiatry Chairman Jeffrey A. Lieberman will premiere June 22-23 on PBS (9-11 pm EST).
"Some research suggests that members of marginalized groups may face higher rates of eating disorders, including people who are transgender or gender nonbinary," writes Dr. Blair Uniacke.
There are still some scenarios when it’s logical to wear a mask ”on public transit, for example, or around people who are immune-compromised,” Dr. Ryan Sultan says.
Dr. Sidney Hankerson of the Columbia Wellness Center is helping to train Harlem faith leaders to bring Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to African American and Latinx communities.
A Columbia study looked at a short and promising approach that could encourage more health workers to get the mental health care they need via a method centered on a three-minute video.
"The unbridled enthusiasm and commercial momentum generated by psychedelics are excessive and ill advised until we have more sound research," writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
Infectious diseases, including COVID-19, can impact the brain, altering cognitive function and decision-making, causing both acute and chronic problems, said Dr. Maura Boldrini.
