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A Columbia study finds that adolescents who use cannabis recreationally are two to four times as likely to develop psychiatric disorders then teens who don’t use cannabis at all.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the first listening session at The New York State Psychiatric Institute.
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Lessons learned from effects of containment policies could help to mitigate impact in future public health emergencies.
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A Columbia study, which enrolls children ages 4-6 in a camp-like setting, seeks to learn which play activities best soothe anxious children.
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Psychology TodayJune 29, 2021This fall, anxious children and teens may resist leaving home in the morning, attending specific classes, or taking tests," writes Dr. Allison Winik.
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- May 18, 2021
An event from the Department of Psychiatry and School of Journalism explored the state of mental health in America’s children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Verywell FamilyApril 15, 2021Dr. Courtney DeAngelis says that no research links spanking to positive outcomes in social or emotional development, and warns of emotional consequences to corporal punishment.
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- March 22, 2021
The Columbia Gender Identity Program offers gender-affirming services to LGBTQ+ children and their families, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
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USA TodayJanuary 15, 2021Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses the pandemic’s mental health impact on adolescents, and their parents, and offers actionable tips and advice for managing stress during this challenging time.
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New York TimesAugust 31, 2020“Kids are seeing loss in many different ways,” Dr. Elena Lister said. “They’re surrounded by it — in the news, their parents are talking about it — it’s so unlike regular life."
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Wall Street JournalAugust 17, 2020If children are worried about getting sick or loved ones getting sick, highlight “how people are staying safe in the family,” says Dr. Anne Marie Albano.
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USA TodayJune 7, 2020Many African Americans, especially men, may be hesitant to get treatment or take prescription antidepressants, said Dr. Sidney Hankerson.
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TEDMEDMay 27, 2020Dr. Anne Marie Albano tells us that anxiety is the most common psychiatric condition affecting today's youth.
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- April 27, 2020
Columbia University researchers estimate non-verbal learning disorder may affect up to 3 million children in the United States.
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