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.
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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
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'
