Dr. Sally Satel reviews Dr. Carl Hart's "“Drug Use for Grown-Ups," in which he asserts “recreational drugs can be used safely to enhance many vital human activities.”
“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.
Dr. Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez discusses the mental health effects that police brutality against Blacks has had on individuals and communities throughout America.
Dr. Lloyd Sederer discusses the impact of our fragmented mental health system during this pandemic and the importance of mental health to police reform.
A new study of 24 observational studies from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that delirium may cause significant long-term cognitive decline.
Dr. Anne Marie Albano speaks with the New York Times about the mental health challenges still faced by those with pre-existing conditions during this pandemic.
Harvard Business Review highlights CopeColumbia which, among a number of support services, offers virtual peer support groups for frontline caregivers.
Coping Circles provide home-based support and resilience tele-group sessions to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic and want to discuss, share their feelings and learn new skills.