Liliana Valvano, LMSW, an associate in Psychiatric Social Work at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, works with neurodivergent clients, helping them build rich and fulfilling lives.
Psychiatrist and eating disorders researcher Joanna Steinberg receives 100K from Huberman Lab Podcast to further work on brain-based differences linked to the disorder.
Lisa Ranzenhofer, a clinical psychologist and researcher, discusses the hallmarks of binge eating disorder, its prevalence, possible causes, and treatments.
Dr. Alan S. Brown, said that "overall, the investigators have done a commendable job." However, he also noted that the "findings could also be influenced by treatment-seeking behaviors."
When the drug works, its effect is almost immediate. That speed “is a huge thing because depressed patients are very disabled and suffer enormously,” said Dr. John Mann.
“This is undeniably a major advance,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman. But he cautioned much is still unknown about the drug, particularly regarding its long-term use.
The test could give parents false hope about quick answers for their child’s diagnosis — and, in doing so, prolong their path to the right answer, Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele says.
Dr. John Mann and colleagues followed 663 young adults who were at high risk for suicidal behavior because their parents had been diagnosed with mood disorders.
“When the child has not made academic progress despite accommodations, he or she can develop other challenges that negatively affect their functioning at home and at school,” says Dr. Meghan Tomb.
Dr. Evelyn Attia talks about the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders' annual trip to Albany, NY, on behalf of the Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders (CCCED).
“Clearly, there has been renewed interest in TD, mainly prompted by the introduction of new drugs, which have marketing budgets associated with them,” writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.