Organelles exhibit social behaviors inside the cytoplasm of mammalian cells: communication, functional interdependence, specialization and division of labor, synchronization sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

How exactly does sleep deprivation impact mental health? ⏰ In one of the most frequently read articles on our website, a psychologist answers all your sleep-related mental health questions! columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-sleep…

A recent @columbiamsph study shows that losing a close family member can accelerate biological aging. Researchers found that those who lost a parent, partner, sibling, or child appeared older biologically than those who hadn’t experienced such losses. columbiamed.link/46z7Wis

Is "bed rotting" bad for you? The phrase refers to spending the entire day in bed as a way to decompress. Laurence Chan, PhD, spoke with TIME Health about burnout and moderation. time.com/7006944/is-bed…

New York State has officially banned realistic active shooter drills in schools. WBGO spoke with Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, about research indicating that these drills may increase anxiety, depression, and stress in young people. wbgo.org/news/2024-08-0…

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Can stress actually turn hair gray? NYTimes Well cites research by Martin Picard that linked the timing of individual hairs going gray to specific stressful life events. nytimes.com/2024/08/13/wel…

A new study found that only a small number of prescriptions for drugs like #Ozempic, #Rybelsus, and #Wegovy were paid by Medicaid or Medicare. Robert Klitzman said there's room for more research into the reasons for these disparities. healthline.com/health-news/oz…

Too many survivors remain w their #abusvivepartner bc they don’t know where to go. TY Dr. Phil Merit Street | Providing Clarity & Solutions for inviting me to weigh in on the need to increase awareness of #DVsvcs for #survivors. #ItEndsWithUsMovie

Columbia University Announces New $400 Million Gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos. Learn more: columbiamed.link/4ecuoRt

Gus Walz, Governor Tim Walz's son, melted hearts at the DNC with his emotional reaction to his father's nomination. His parents discussed his neurodiversity in a statement. What is nonverbal learning disorder/disability? Prudence Fisher, PhD, explains: washingtonpost.com/health/2024/08…

A meta-analysis found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) improves mental health for people with cancer. Ian Sadler, PhD, told Everyday Health that a cancer diagnosis can bring lots of negative thoughts and CBT helps patients challenge those thoughts. everydayhealth.com/cancer/for-peo…

This Wednesday at 1 pm, join Marisa Spann, PhD, MPH (Early N3 Lab) and other esteemed panelists for a discussion on Black representation in medical research. Full info and links to join online: mymajicdc.com/events/answer-… Majic 102.3/92.7

The US Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General has announced an advisory on parental stress and mental health. Dr. Murthy cites a recent American Psychological Association study which found that 48% of parents say that most days their stress is completely overwhelming. nytimes.com/2024/08/28/opi…

In an AJP Editorial, Walter Bockting Columbia Psychiatry discusses the inherent struggle of sexual and gender identity development across the lifespan. bit.ly/3T6FP53

Congratulations to ACNP Fellow, Dr. Myrna Weissman, who is being presented with the 2024 Alma Dea Morani, MD Renaissance Woman Award on October 8th and will feature a talk by Myrna M. Weissman. Information and free registration can be found here: bit.ly/4cLw96T

Sept is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Columbia researchers (incl Katherine M. Keyes & Jeffrey Shaman) recently published findings linking celebrity suicides to increased suicidal behavior among the public. They hope to develop a response model aimed at prevention. science.org/content/articl…

Since the 1980s, Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian have partnered to provide mental health services to students in Upper Manhattan schools. We spoke with Dr. Cisneros-Trujillo, medical director for the program, about its impact: columbiapsychiatry.org/news/nyp-colum…