April 30, 2024
Michigan Psychiatry PULSE
Join us for May Mental Health Month: events, webinars, livestreams, podcasts, T-shirts, and more ways to get involved!
Latest News
April 18, 2024
New Study Reveals Surprising Links Between Psychopathy and Substance Use Among Male Inmates
A study co-authored by Dr. Lora Cope showed that among male inmates in two different studies, specific aspects of psychopathy may be protective against substance misuse.
April 18, 2024
Fulbright award brings child psychiatry professor to Uzbekistan
Professor of Psychiatry Mohammad Ghaziuddin recently returned from Uzbekistan after receiving a Fulbright grant to partner on child mental health issues there.
April 17, 2024
What parents should know about teen drug and alcohol use
How families can help prevent teen substance use disorder
April 16, 2024
University of Michigan Peer-Delivered Oral Health Intervention Educates and Facilitates Dental Care to People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Dr. Adrienne Lapidos' work is covered in this Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 'Blues Perspectives' article
April 4, 2024
Cruises see a fair amount of overboard incidents: Are ships equipped?
Dr. Michelle Riba is quoted in this USA Today article.
April 3, 2024
Does marijuana actually help with sleep problems?
Dr. Deirdre Conroy is quoted in this Channel 4 article.
April 2, 2024
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy
From depression and anxiety to PTSD, pre-pandemic decade saw increased diagnosis and treatment during perinatal period in those with private insurance
March 29, 2024
Matters of Fidelity: School Provider Adherence and Competence in a Clustered Study of Adaptive Implementation Strategies
Dr. Emily Bilek is senior author on a new paper; Dr. Jim Abelson is a co-author
March 29, 2024
Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder Associated With Patient Retention
New study shows that telehealth was associated with better treatment outcomes for both new patients and those continuing treatment.
March 27, 2024
Mind Matters - Teen Substance Use: The Latest Research, Personal Stories, & Tips for Parents/Caregivers
Webinar highlights the factors that lead to adolescent substance use, its effects on brain development, and advice for parents and caregivers.
March 22, 2024
In sickness and in health, older couples mostly make Medicare moves together
Study of people in Medicare Advantage plans suggests need for efforts to support joint decision-making
March 21, 2024
The surprising psychological benefits of framing depression as a functional signal
PsyPost article about Dr. Hans Schroder's study
March 15, 2024
Meet the Michigan Medicine 2024 Psychiatry Intern Class
Introducing the newest cohort to train within the Department of Psychiatry
March 13, 2024
30 years of insomnia improved in just four weeks
Sleep medicine experts say psychotherapy is the first line treatment for chronic insomnia
March 6, 2024
What Does the History of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Design Tell Us About Balancing Safety and Healing for Patients With Suicidal Behaviors?
Drs. Laura Hirshbein and David Im published an article about the inpatient psychiatry environment in this month’s special issue of AMA Journal of Ethics.
March 6, 2024
Should Patients’ Boredom in Locked Inpatient Psychiatric Units Be Considered Iatrogenic Harm?
Dr. Carrie Tamarelli and colleagues published a commentary in this month’s special issue of AMA Journal of Ethics.
March 5, 2024
Breaking Down Mental Health Season 2
Our podcast for health care providers returns with season 2; those who listen can receive CME credit or social work CEUs.
