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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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New York TimesJanuary 14, 2020Dr. Mark Olfson said looking at large groups, instead of homing in on specific individuals, allows for other factors to affect the suicide rates — even if the study tried to control for some of them.
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WHYYJanuary 10, 2020After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are taking a fresh look at the potential of psychedelics in therapy.
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Boston GlobeDecember 27, 2019Dr. Kimberly Mangla’s research has shown that suicide is an underrecognized risk among new mothers, driven most often by depression, substance use disorders, or intimate partner violence.
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Los Angeles TimesDecember 16, 2019The study suggests that some of the ways schools cope with student suicides might prove useful in the aftermath of a school shooting, Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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- December 13, 2019
Dr. Randy P. Auerbach’s research is committed to improving our understanding of depression and suicide in adolescents.
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U.S. NewsDecember 12, 2019Understanding differences in the brains of kids with familial risks may help identify those with highest odds for developing depression and could lead to improved treatment, said Dr. David Pagliaccio.
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- December 5, 2019
A new study, led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, has revealed structural differences in the brains of those whose parents have depression.
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WebMDDecember 2, 2019“Because of stigma, people prefer not to be taking medication. They make this leap that everything can be changed with foods,” said Dr. Drew Ramsey.
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New York Daily NewsNovember 16, 2019“If you think about it with the seasons, it’s about four months in the year that people can get depressed. That’s a third of the year that people are suffering,” Dr. Diana Samuel said.
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NPROctober 9, 2019"When people make efforts to care for themselves and adhere to a belief system they feel is good for them, their mental health is going to improve," said Dr. Drew Ramsey.
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