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We spoke to Dr. Marisa Spann about her work in early childhood psychiatry, her new role in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and having honest, direct conversations about race.
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In November 2021, Columbia Psychiatry stepped up as a leader in this field and named Elizabeth Ford, MD, to the newly created position of Director of Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives.
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The Center for Practice Innovations is New York’s secret asset quietly helping to make the state’s 38,000 public sector behavioral health workforce among the best trained in the country.
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Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Blair Simpson, interim chair of psychiatry at Columbia.
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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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- November 16, 2020
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $32 million to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to address opioid use disorders and stimulant use disorders.
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BusinesswireNovember 16, 2020“The COVID-19 pandemic will be accompanied by a wave of mental health consequences for children, adolescents, and families,” said Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele.
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- November 13, 2020
This year’s Eric D. Hadar Distinguished Lecture will take place on November 18th, 2020 with Dr. Dorothy Hatsukami, who will present, “Tobacco Harm Reduction: Controversies and a Path Forward.”
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The HillOctober 16, 2020"Turning off the microphone works for movie stars and celebrities at the Oscars. In this instance, it could benefit the world," writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.
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Verywell MindOctober 13, 2020“Although family rejection is the biggest contributor to homelessness among LGBTQ youth, other factors, such as poverty, can contribute,” says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.
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CNNOctober 12, 2020"Interrupters typically take into account the social context and disrupt speakers more when they have less of a prior relationship of respect or feel they have more power," writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.
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