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CNN"There is generally more sadness in the winter time and January is not uncommon at all for overall more sadness among folks," said Dr. Ravi Shah.
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Wall Street JournalDr. Sally Satel reviews Dr. Carl Hart's "“Drug Use for Grown-Ups," in which he asserts “recreational drugs can be used safely to enhance many vital human activities.”
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Coronavirus Updates from Columbia Psychiatry
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Psychiatric Times"The beliefs that underlie vaccine hesitancy may seem counter-intuitive, but they are prevalent and constitute a danger to that individual’s health and to that of others," writes Dr. D. P. Devanand.
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MedscapeDecember 15, 2020"It's easy to criticize the DSM, but at this point, it represents a system that is as good as we can have, given our current state of knowledge." says Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
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MedscapeDecember 15, 2020"[Buprenorphine] is a tremendously powerful medication, saves many lives and prevents overdose, but there is a risk of misuse and diversion, albeit pretty low," says Dr. Francis Levin.
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STAT NewsDecember 9, 2020Lack of contact and comfort from other people can slow the acceptance of the reality and meaning of a loss, and keep the intensity of grief “profound and at center stage,” Dr. Katherine Shear said.
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StatDecember 8, 2020"The number one goal of health tech, unlike other tech, is not to engage and immerse patients in their phones but to support and embolden them in their real lives," writes Dr. Ravi Shah.
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Washington PostDecember 6, 2020Among those on high doses of steroid medications, "between 5 and 18 percent experience significant “mental status changes,” as we call them," writes Dr. Sally Satel.
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Psychiatric TimesDecember 2, 2020Dr. Joshua Kantrowitz discusses a recent trial of CVN058, a drug that may reduce cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia.
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Hello GigglesDecember 2, 2020“Many people have preconceived notions about antidepressants some of which are based on the unfortunate stigma with mental health,” says Dr. Diana Samuel.
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- November 30, 2020
"Our guidance emphasizes the importance of building resilience in families. We should instead focus on “what’s strong” and consistently build those factors," said Dr. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins.
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Rolling StoneNovember 24, 2020Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, most commonly vomiting, explains Dr. Evelyn Attia.
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- November 24, 2020
Even with all the difficulties 2020 has presented us with, there is still much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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