December 5, 2022
Tailored approach makes inroads in rural firearm safe storage
First test of online prevention strategy in rural Michigan shows promise for reducing risk in firearm-owning families with children.
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December 2, 2022
Fatal Drug Overdoses Among U.S. Seniors Have Tripled Since 2000
Dr. Anne Fernandez discusses the increases in overdoses among older adults and the role of alcohol as a major contributor to overdose deaths.
November 30, 2022
Deaths From Substance Abuse Rose Sharply Among Older Americans in 2020
Dr. Frederic C. Blow is quoted concerning the implications of drug use in older adults.
November 29, 2022
Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study
This study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, is based on analyses from Dr. Kara Zivin's R01; University of Illinois social work professor Dr. Karen Tabb Dina is lead author
November 23, 2022
Cannabis health risks, benefits call for informed residents
In this article, Dr. Lara Coughlin is quoted for risks associated with marijuana and the effects it has on young adults.
November 18, 2022
Social media: Top setting tips to promote positive boundaries, mental health for young people
Experts share tech savvy ways to better manage and control social media use on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for youth, teens and kids.
November 18, 2022
Is Mind-Altering Ayahuasca Safe? No, But Folks Who Try It May Not Care
Dr. Erin Bonar was quoted in U.S. News & World Rep ort on ayahuasca's perceived side effects
November 17, 2022
Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts
Youth ages 14-24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.
November 17, 2022
Dr. Mohiuddin featured in the Pediatric Meltdown
Dr. Mohiuddin shares a new mental healthcare perspective for PCP's - Leave the "Fix It" Mindset at the Exam Door
November 16, 2022
Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude
Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S., writes about Thanksgiving in this series, Holiday Traditions .
November 16, 2022
Dr. Maureen Walton Recognized for Outstanding Mentorship
2022 MICHR Education and Training Outstanding Mentorship Award
November 15, 2022
New Award to Help Prevent Adolescent Alcohol Use
Funds awarded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
November 14, 2022
Michigan Answers Podcast: Questions About Sleep
Deidre Conroy, Ph.D., answers some of the most searched questions on the internet about sleep
November 11, 2022
Smoking & Drinking Means Higher Surgery Risks, but Health Coaching Before Surgery Could Help
Those who both smoke cigarettes and have multiple alcoholic drinks a day face worse surgical outcomes – but talking about risks before surgery could help.
November 4, 2022
Doctor and Mom Shares Tips on Keeping Her Family Healthy
Article written by Dr. Dayna LePlatte for Metro Parent magazine
November 4, 2022
Majority of adults over 50 report being caregivers for other seniors: poll
Dr. Courtney Polenick is quoted in this The Hill article.
November 3, 2022
Poll documents the critical role of people over 50 as caregivers and helpers for older loved ones
Supporting everything from health care needs and personal care to home repairs and finances brings both challenges and rewards
November 2, 2022
Inequality linked to differences in kids’ brain connections
Brain connection study shows that socioeconomic factors, including at-home enrichment, are associated with widespread differences in children’s brain connections.
November 1, 2022
Photos: 2022 American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) Annual Meeting
Our forensic psychiatry fellows, several current residents, several alumni, Drs. Debra Pinals, Matthew Grover and Kathleen Kruse were in attendance
