August 1, 2023
Addiction Center Faculty Awarded New R21 Grant
The goal of this new grant is to improve the measurement of specific individual brain functions that place people at risk for mental and substance use disorders.
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July 30, 2023
Study: Older dementia patients go to ER twice as often as other seniors
Dr. Lauren Gerlach is quoted
July 26, 2023
What Happens to Your Body if You Take Melatonin Every Night, According to a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Expert
Dr. Deirdre Conroy was quoted in this article.
July 24, 2023
Dementia becomes an emergency 1.4 million times a year
Accidents and behavioral disturbances lead the list of reasons for ER visits, suggesting need for better caregiver support to prevent crises
July 21, 2023
An Agenda for Research to Transform Care for Cannabis Use Disorder
U-M Addiction Center researchers publish recommendations and call to action to address the growing problem of cannabis use disorder.
July 20, 2023
Borderline Personality Disorder: Challenges During the Perinatal Period
Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S., highlights the challenges that individuals with BPD may face during the transition to parenthood and the potential benefits of tailored interventions to support them in their parenting roles.
July 13, 2023
Shining a Light on Postpartum Depression
Dr. Monica Starkman's letter about post-partum depression was published in The New York Times .
July 12, 2023
Social media use is a double-edged sword for teens. What can caregivers do?
In the wake of a Surgeon General’s advisory, experts offer tips for families of teens and tweens
June 28, 2023
Ketamine treatment for depression gaining popularity in US
Dr. Sagar Parikh was interviewed for this CBS Detroit story
June 27, 2023
Telehealth-Delivered Behavioral Economic Intervention Helped Reduce Frequency of Cannabis Use and Improve Mental Health Outcomes
Dr. Lara Coughlin and colleagues designed a study to help reduce the frequency of cannabis use and improve mental health outcomes.
June 26, 2023
Limiting Social Media Use in Youths Brings Challenges, Benefits
Dr. Jane Harness is quoted in this article discussing how youths are aware of the negative effects of social media and are actively implementing strategies to manage their usage, especially in terms of safety and time management.
June 23, 2023
Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., Awarded the Samuel Gershon Junior Investigator Award
Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program, wins the award at the 2023 International Society of Bipolar Disorders Conference.
June 21, 2023
Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., interviewed for "The Mental Health Agenda"
Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., makes her television debut on NAMI Washtenaw County's "The Mental Health Agenda."
June 15, 2023
Psychiatrists in Fiction: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dr. Monica Starkman's article was published in Psychology Today .
June 14, 2023
Educating medical students to lead collaborative pain management teams
Cohort 3 RISE Innovator Dr. Elissa Patterson is looking to develop new pain management course materials for learners that teaches core competencies in pain management
June 13, 2023
Why Depression Exists
Dr. Randolph M. Nesse was featured in TVO's flagship current affairs program, ' the Agenda with Steve Paikin .'
June 6, 2023
What parents should know about eating disorders
How families can help children and teens with the condition
June 1, 2023
How the "Chemical Imbalance" Metaphor Harms Patients
Dr. Hans Schroder is mentioned in this Psychology Today article.
May 26, 2023
Could low iron be making your mental health symptoms worse?
As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements
May 26, 2023
Ketamine Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in New Study
Dr. Daniel Maixner was quoted discussing the limitations of a recent study on ECT and highlighting its potential areas for improvement.
