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While insomnia can be a symptom of psychiatric disorders, sleep problems can also contribute to the onset and worsening of problems such as depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation.
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Columbia Psychiatry is among the principal investigators in biotech Compass Pathways study of more than 200 patients.
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New research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center shows equine therapy can jump-start the healing process for veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Five-year Columbia clinical trial indicates rapid cognitive shift diminishes suicidal thoughts, independently of improvement in depressive symptoms
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- October 19, 2021
Columbia Psychiatry faculty, in partnership with avoMD, have developed an interactive smartphone application that provides point-of-care treatment algorithms for major depression.
- September 30, 2021
The Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS) is a series of simple questions to assess the severity and immediacy of suicide risk that anyone can ask.
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- July 21, 2021
A Columbia University article in JAMA Psychiatry makes the case for doing more to make mental health care non-racist and to take steps for racial equity in clinics and communities.
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U.S. NewsJuly 19, 2021Dr. Joshua Berman said electrical stimulation (ECT) seems to trigger the release of "neurotrophic" factors, which can help brain cells grow.
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TIMEJuly 13, 2021“The biggest limiting factor in getting to remission from depression postpartum is access to care, period—and it is worse for people who don’t have financial resources,” says Dr. Catherine Monk.
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U.S. NewsJune 22, 2021It might be that people prone to suicide turn to marijuana as a potential form of relief, rather than pot spurring them to suicidal thought and action, says Dr. Elie Aoun.
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Nevada CurrentMarch 16, 2021“Have you wished you were dead or have you had thoughts about killing yourself? A ‘yes’ warrants further questioning,” says Dr. Kelly Posner. “It’s the first thing that’s actually reduced suicide.”
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Salud con LupaMarch 5, 2021"Depressed people tend to isolate themselves and I wanted to write a book that explains what it means to them to be supported in such a dark time," says Dr. Andrew Solomon.
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- February 18, 2021
Columbia researchers conducted a systematic review, determining which suicide prevention strategies work, and are scalable to national levels.
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Everyday HealthFebruary 17, 2021It’s not clear yet, based on current data, whether fish oil can work as an antidepressant, says Dr. Philip Muskin.
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