November 29, 2021
Joseph Himle recommended as interim School of Social Work dean
Dr. Joseph A. Himle will serve as interim dean of SSW beginning Jan. 1, 2022
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November 23, 2021
The staggering toll of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth
Dr. Kara Zivin is one of the authors of this piece for STAT News
November 18, 2021
Rethinking Telehealth's Role in Treating Addiction
Dr. Allison Lin is featured in this national health policy podcast Tradeoffs' episode
November 16, 2021
Medical training takes a mental toll, but less of one than it did a decade ago
Long-term study shows recent first-year residents had smaller jump in depression symptoms, possibly due to more sleep, fewer work hours and more mental health care.
November 12, 2021
Doctoring and parenting in a pandemic: Women bore the brunt
Major differences found between male and female physician-parents in disruption to childcare, work and new depression symptoms.
November 11, 2021
John McCarthy, Ph.D., interviewed for Michigan Minds Podcast
'Collaborative and Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Care for Veterans'
November 10, 2021
Lawmakers introduce bill to examine opioid use in veterans
The Hill cites Dr. Allison Lin's study of the rise in veteran opioid overdose deaths
November 9, 2021
The full moon seems to affect men more than women, and no one is sure why
Helen Burgess, Ph.D., is quoted in this Salon story.
November 9, 2021
A lifeline for primary care amid a crisis in youth mental health
Michigan-wide effort connecting primary care providers with psychiatrists and behavioral specialists for consultation and training supports their ability to provide care in local clinics.
November 4, 2021
Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Toolkit is Now Available
Clinical Guidance to Support High-Quality Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorders
November 3, 2021
Michigan Answers Podcast: Questions About Anxiety
Emily Bilek, Ph.D., answers some of the most searched questions on the internet about anxiety
October 29, 2021
Nurse’s book tells of life raising special-needs child
Kelly Miltimore, RN, shares her story
October 27, 2021
Drinks in the sunset years: Why the Queen has to start skipping her favorite martini
For those who are taking prescription medications, abstaining from alcohol is often recommended. Dr. Anne Fernandez is quoted in this Fox News piece.
October 25, 2021
Study shows men, women share similar emotional highs and lows
Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say.
October 22, 2021
Pediatric organizations declare national emergency in mental health
Joanna Quigley, M.D., was interviewed for this MD Edge article.
October 22, 2021
National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health
MC3 Pediatrics Director Sheila Marcus, M.D., gives statement
October 20, 2021
Overdose Deaths Involving Cocaine or Meth Tripled in Shadow of Opioid Crisis
Study in veterans shows many fatal overdoses involved multiple substances; 70% of those who died with stimulants in their systems had not received recent addiction treatment.
October 18, 2021
Gaslighting: What Is It and Why Do People Do It?
Michelle Riba, MD, MS, clinical professor of psychiatry, provided answers to the questions that this Psycom.net article is based on.
October 18, 2021
'Navigating a Mental Health Crisis' Webinar Series
This educational virtual series was a collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry, NAMI Washtenaw County, and Community Mental Health, Washtenaw County.
