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.
Jeff Cohen, assistant professor of medical psychology (in psychiatry) at Columbia, discusses digital mental health and the ways it can increase access to mental health care.
New Community Mental Health Project videos are part of an initiative to reduce distress and trauma in communities that face lack of access and cultural barriers to behavioral health care.
Self-care is about "being proactive and engaging in certain behaviors that promote resilience, well-being, and the overall maintenance of health," said Dr. Lourival Baptista-Neto.
“Pleasant events, such as travel, boost our mood and our life satisfaction. For many people, traveling is a pleasant event due to the novelty it offers,” says Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen.
"This year, instead of resolving to start new behaviors, try capturing the ones you already do. They are your new habits," writes Dr. Deborah Cabaniss.
“Offering validation, which is to communicate that a person’s experience is understandable and makes sense, can help decrease election stress,” says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.
"Today, there isn’t anyone who can honestly say, “Everything’s great! No problems at all!” in response to the “What’s up?” query," write Dr. Deborah Cabaniss.
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on into the foreseeable future, Drs. Jared O'Garro-Moore and Jeffrey Cohen explain how it can be helpful to turn our minds towards acceptance.