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
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November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Day tradition on hold but Dearborn family grateful
Dr. Elizabeth Duval provides her insights to the Detroit News .
November 23, 2020
Suicide 'Near Misses' Are On The Rise Among New Moms, Data Shows
Kara Zivin, Ph.D., provides input for this HuffPost story.
November 23, 2020
Power naps: What they are, and how they boost your energy
In this CNET article, Dr. Deirdre Conroy explains how power naps can save your energy and focus, if you do it right.
November 20, 2020
Hospital workers face burnout as public support fades and COVID-19 cases rise
Dr. Srijan Sen is quoted in this Michigan Radio / NPR story.
November 19, 2020
Big Tobacco gets a pandemic pick-me-up
Dr. Laura Hirshbein is quoted in this Reuters story
November 18, 2020
Expert Q&A: Measuring and informing policy to address gaps in maternal mental health care
Kara Zivin, professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology, discusses her research and efforts to inform policy to improve mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
November 17, 2020
Suicide Risk During Pregnancy, After Childbirth on the Rise
Study finds prevalence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among childbearing women nearly tripled over a decade, with an estimated 24,000 individuals at potential suicide risk.
November 14, 2020
I Was Pregnant and Swallowed Handfuls of Pills — And now I want to end the stigma around depression
by Kara Zivin, PhD, MS, MA
November 13, 2020
You're Invited: 25th Annual Raymond W. Waggoner Lectureship on Ethics and Values in Medicine
“Ethics and Equity in the State and Michigan Medicine during the COVID Pandemic”
November 13, 2020
Polly Gipson, Ph.D., appointed Associate Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Appointment will be effective December 1, 2020
November 11, 2020
How to Care for Someone with COVID-19
Watch this recorded webinar featuring Dr. Amanda Leggett as a panelist.
November 10, 2020
The difference between dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin — and how each one helps you feel happy
Monica Starkman, M.D., shares her insights.
November 2, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County interview with Dr. Kate Fitzgerald and Molly Hudson
This 3-part series focuses on 'Back to School & Mental Health'
November 2, 2020
When Unwanted Thoughts Intrude
November issue of NIH News in Health shines a light on "Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," and quotes Dr. Kate Fitzgerald
October 30, 2020
Depression Care Suboptimal for Patients With Comorbid Substance Use Disorders, Study Finds
Drs. Coughlin, Pfeiffer and Lin's research featured in the American Psychiatric Association's Psychiatric News Alert
October 29, 2020
American Psychiatric Association's The Medical Mind Podcast
"Personal Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder" featuring Melvin McInnis, M.D.
October 28, 2020
A ‘trauma tsunami’: COVID-19 takes its toll on Michiganders’ mental health
Drs. Pinals and Sen provide commentary
October 27, 2020
Still Working From Home? Try These 5 Tips To Improve Your Sleep
For those able to work remotely, experts say it’s a good time to address your sleep habits to improve your health.
October 26, 2020
Health Care Workers Struggled With Mood, Sleep in First Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
A new survey of more than 800 health care workers finds reason to increase support for front line employees as the pandemic continues.
