What we're reading: "The MAHA kids’ health report missed an important opportunity on children and non-sugar sweeteners: We need more research on how both natural and artificial sweeteners affect growing bodies." buff.ly/xWMXSTl

Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. "The Price of the White Coat: Suicide Among Physicians and Medical Trainees" is a GW SMHS Resiliency & Well-being Center Grand Rounds given by Dr. Viktoriya Karakcheyeva. buff.ly/9V65hae @himmefarbGW GW MFA #MedEd

HAPPENING TODAY: Join the GW SMHS Resiliency & Well-being Center for a Women's Well-being Lecture Series talk at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, 9/19/25, on “Ultra-Processed Foods: Health Implications and How to Talk to Patients. buff.ly/AgTGtBX #MedEd #FxMed

Curious about #ultraprocessed foods? Unsure how to talk to your patients about them? Listen to this talk researcher Dr. John Neustadt gave on "Ultra-Processed Foods: Health Implications and How to Talk to Patients" at GW SMHS last week. buff.ly/uZ8sxtG #MedEd #diet

Within the GW SMHS, GW MFA, GWHospital, and the university at large, there is a broad scope of wellness programs to support you. You'll find information on them on the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center & Well-being Center's resources page. buff.ly/31NFeje

What we're watching: "The Business Case for Wellbeing: Why Wellbeing is the Ultimate Driver of Success in Your Business," a talk by Danielle Posa, founder and CEO of Workplace Wellbeing Group. buff.ly/5JlY9II GW SMHS

What we're reading: "Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane and Reishi: Is Mushroom Wellness Hype-Worthy or Hooey?" The article features GW SMHS alum Jamé Heskett, MD, a New York City-based physician with over 30 years of experience in holistic and Integrative Medicine. buff.ly/Kq7WWdS

Chronic stress and poor nutrition are major contributors to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety—which are disorders of the microbiome-gut-brain axis. Watch this video to learn more! buff.ly/2R7x729

Ask a GW Expert: Should I avoid all ultra-processed foods entirely? Gabby Headrick, PhD, MSPH, RDN, Milken Institute SPH assistant professor, answers what to watch out for on food labels and more in this article. buff.ly/fg6sVKH

On this episode of the GW SMHS Integrative Medicine podcast, we have some of the co-authors of a new study published in JAMA Network on the importance of standardizing and integrating medical #cannabis into the medical education curricula.buff.ly/WPW7nFD #MedEd

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how moving your body doesn’t just build strength and stamina, it immediately improves your focus, energy, and mood. And the best part? The benefits show up after just one workout. buff.ly/nrMF40X

Today is World Mental Health Day—a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. The GW SMHS Resiliency & Well-being Center has resources to support whole person health, including mental health. buff.ly/7fpusMa

🎙️ New on the GW Integrative Medicine Podcast – now streaming on YouTube! Tune in as we explore a #NutritionEducation collaboration between the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and the Integrative Medicine Programs at GW SMHS, featuring Susan LeLacheur, DrPH, MPH, PA-C,

ICYMI: We talked about Integrative Medicine, breast health, and the Physicians Committee's #LetsBeatBreastCancer campaign with Dr. Kristi Funk, a #breastcancer surgeon and a leading prevention expert, on this episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast. buff.ly/DQTznrD

FREE WEBINAR: Join the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center @ 12 p.m. ET on 11/4/25 for “Moving to Your Zone of Genius: Breaking Self-Imposed Limits & Unlocking Your Highest Potential” with Joia Jefferson Nuri, PCC, founder/CEO of In The Public Eye Coaching. buff.ly/tbO1OeL

HAPPENING TODAY: Join us for A Mindfulness Experience at 2 p.m. ET on 11/24 with Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW, MSW, psychotherapist, family therapist, and nondual Kabbalistic healer. Register now! buff.ly/QAtGK5E

FREE WEBINAR: Join the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center @ 12 p.m. ET on 11/4/25 for “Moving to Your Zone of Genius: Breaking Self-Imposed Limits & Unlocking Your Highest Potential” with Joia Jefferson Nuri, PCC, founder/CEO of In The Public Eye Coaching. buff.ly/tbO1OeL

HAPPENING TODAY: Join the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center @ 12 p.m. ET on 11/4/25 for “Moving to Your Zone of Genius: Breaking Self-Imposed Limits & Unlocking Your Highest Potential” with Joia Jefferson Nuri, PCC, founder/CEO, In The Public Eye Coaching. buff.ly/tbO1OeL

November's GW Integrative Medicine podcast features the co-founders of the gut health company, Good Bacteria – CEO Anabel González and Chief Well-being Officer Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS. We talk synbiotics, probiotic strains, and more! buff.ly/8lRDcyP

"Making Space for Sorrow: Grieving Through the Holidays" is an article written by Dr. Viktoriya Karakcheyeva, associate director/behavioral health director, GW Resiliency & Well-being Center. buff.ly/rtALcSb