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.
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.
Dr. Drew Ramsey: “People who eat a lot of fast food have about a 60-80% increased risk of developing depression, and those who eat a Mediterranean diet have a reduced risk of 40-50 percent,”
Anorexia has a significant genetic component...“There seems to be a biological vulnerability,” said Dr. Joanna Steinglass. “You don’t get it because of something someone says to you.”
Dr. Pablo Goldberg cited APA guidelines: “Psychotherapy is a relationship between two people. Having somebody witness that is certainly not meant to be part of the process.”
Dr. Madelyn Gould noted that the show does raise awareness, but that's not enough. "It has to raise an appropriate conversation, because an inappropriate conversation can actually do some harm.”
The association between ADHD and autism is strongest among identical twins, who share the same DNA.. The results show a clear drop-off from identical to fraternal twins, says Dr. Alan Brown.
"Psycho-stimulants can reduce some of the really negative consequences of ADHD and really help people with ADHD lead safer lives," said Dr. Jonathan Posner