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Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness Often Go Hand in Hand. Both Must Be Addressed.

Smithers Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides evidence-based care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Topic

Psychiatry
The ER: A Safe Place to Be in a Psychiatric Crisis

Ryan Lawrence, MD, director of the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, discusses what individuals can expect during an ER visit.

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Psychiatry
Mental Health Top of Mind as Kids Head Back to School

Young people’s mental health has risen to the top of educators' concerns. School-based mental health programs can help.

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Child & Adolescent
Adult Aggression, Impulsivity May Have Roots in Mid-adolescent Brain

Columbia researchers have found that exposure to too much dopamine during mid-adolescent causes changes in the brain that lead to aggressive and impulsive behaviors during adulthood.

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Child & Adolescent

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What Are 'Depression Naps' and Are They a Sign of Trouble?

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TODAY SHOW

August 16, 2017

“Disturbance in sleep is a cardinal symptom of depression,” Dr. Myrna M. Weissman noted.

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Depression
Horse Therapy Seeks Validation- PTSD Study Could Give Retired Racehorses Encore Careers

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TIMES UNION

August 16, 2017

In the process of researching equine therapy, Dr. Prudence Fisher learned things about horses that make them particularly good for working with PTSD sufferers.
Illicit Cannabis Use Among Adults Up Due to Medical Marijuana Laws

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Psychiatry Advisor

August 16, 2017

Dr. Deborah S. Hasin proposed that medical marijuana laws could be one underlying factor.
Study Finds 1 In 8 Americans Struggles with Alcohol Abuse

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CNN

August 16, 2017

Researchers from NYSPI and Columbia University relied on rigorously controlled self-reporting of drinking habits.
Revolutionizing Mental Health Care Through Technology

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Medscape

August 16, 2017

The real tsunami of technology that awaits us involves the use of applications that are smartphone- and mobile device–based, writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
Lack of Sleep Tied to Higher Risk of Diabetes in Kids

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Reuters

August 16, 2017

“Getting enough sleep helps keep our appetite in check and is protective against insulin resistance,”said Dr. James Gangwisch.
Grappling With Graduate Student Mental Health And Suicide

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CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING NEWS

August 9, 2017

“Students are putting so much effort and energy into pursuing the degree that every single step can carry a lot of weight," says Dr. Christa Labouliere.

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Depression
Face-To-Face Therapy Best to Treat Binge Eating Disorder

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Reuters

August 9, 2017

"There are a range of treatments that are shown to be helpful for binge eating disorder," said Dr. Evelyn Attia.
Quality of Care for PTSD and Depression in the Military Health System

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PRESSRELEASEPOINT.COM

August 9, 2017

Dr. Harold Pincus is an author of this key report on the quality and accessibility of programs and services for PTSD and depression in the military.
Columbia University Studying Horse Therapy for Veterans with PTSD at Bergen County Stables

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Northjersey.com

August 9, 2017

Unlike psychotherapy that requires repeated discussion about the frightening event, "We don't talk about the trauma at all," said Dr. Prudence Fisher.

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