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January 14, 2021
Dr. Sheila Marcus and Dr. Sarah Mohiuddin featured in Pediatric Meltdown podcast
Dr. Marcus and Dr. Mohiuddin provide their insights in an episode about ASD.
January 11, 2021
COVID Forced Psychiatric Care Online, and Many Patients Want It to Stay There, Study Finds
Most opted for video, but the future of virtual mental health visits is less certain due to reimbursement.
January 8, 2021
More Than Half of People Using Cannabis for Pain Experience Multiple Withdrawal Symptoms
Minority experience worsening of symptoms over time, especially younger people.
January 8, 2021
Rosa Casco Solano-Lopez Research Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The Rosa Casco Solano-Lopez Research professorship for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is one of the endowed professorships within the Department of Psychiatry. Established by Dr. Carlos Solano-Lopez (Residency ‘90), the professorship serves as a memorial to his mother, Rosa.
January 6, 2021
Workplace Mental Health: A Public Health challenge, A Michigan Depression Center Response
A Grand Rounds presentation - video now available
January 5, 2021
New Best Practices for Treating Youth With Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Clinicians, families, and patients all report frustration with SSRD treatment in hospitals. It’s time to improve it.
January 5, 2021
Dr. David Im appointed as new Adult Inpatient Psychiatry MPLAN Medical Director
Appointment is effective January 1, 2021
January 3, 2021
5 reasons to prioritize better sleep in 2021
Sleep does more for your health than you might realize. Dr. Deirdre Conroy gives her insights.
December 22, 2020
Heartbreaking deaths of Michigan’s earliest COVID-19 victims: Stories reveal the true toll
Thousands are mourning the loss of a loved one because of COVID-19. Here's how the virus spread all over metro Detroit — and devastated families. Dr. Michelle Riba is quoted.
December 18, 2020
U-M publishes free guides packed with advice and wisdom from COVID-19 patients & caregivers
Practical tips for COVID-19 hospital and post-hospital care available for anyone to use, and for any hospital or health system to adapt and publish
December 17, 2020
The 31st Albert J. Silverman Research Conference
The 31st Albert J. Silverman Research Conference was held virtually on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Held in Dr. Silverman’s honor, the annual conference celebrates the research taking place in the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry.
December 16, 2020
When to stop drinking alcohol, water or caffeine before bed for better sleep
In this CNET article, Dr. Deirdre Conroy explains what tips to follow in order to not let your favorite drinks mess up your sleep.
December 15, 2020
5 Red Flags You're Dealing With 'Situational' Depression
Experts, including Steven Bartek, M.D., explain how to recognize symptoms and cope with this adjustment disorder.
December 11, 2020
Waggoner Lecture video now available
'Ethics and Equity in the State and Michigan Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic'
December 3, 2020
People in Addiction Recovery Less Likely to Get Effective Depression Care
National veterans’ study points to need for better support for people facing both conditions at once.
December 2, 2020
“The stakes are life and death”: Addiction treatment’s Covid-19 challenge
Dr. Allison Lin is quoted in this Vox article.
December 2, 2020
Our Youngest Donor
10-year-old Samantha has been raising money for the department of psychiatry for the last three years
December 1, 2020
Primary Care in a Pandemic: Spotting Mental Health Needs and More
Free online toolkit aims to support providers in identifying problems their patients may be experiencing, and intervening early.
November 30, 2020
Medicine at Michigan's Fall Issue Focuses on Mental Health
Our experts provided insights on several stories about mental health during the pandemic
