June 14, 2019
Kate Fitzgerald, M.D., M.S., Installed as the Phil F. Jenkins Research Professor in Depression
Fitzgerald’s work focuses on child and adolescent anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression
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June 11, 2019
Legalized Cannabis Brings New Challenges for Health Care Providers
Marijuana’s growing availability and public acceptance has brought unintended consequence for users — including some who end up needing emergency care.
May 29, 2019
As Opioids Kill More Veterans, Study Shows Treatment Needs
Most of those overdosing haven’t received prescription opioids recently, suggesting a need for more opioid use disorder screening and treatment.
May 16, 2019
Despite Worry, Older Americans Don’t Ask Doctors About Dementia
Many people in their 50s and early 60s buy supplements or do puzzles in hopes of staving off memory loss. But without mentioning their concern to health providers, they may miss out on proven strategies that protect brain health.
May 14, 2019
New Doctors’ DNA Ages 6 Times Faster Than Normal in First Year
A new study finds that the long work hours of an intern’s first year of medical residency are associated with accelerated cellular aging. It’s the first longitudinal study of people exposed to such prolonged stress.
May 10, 2019
U-M Department of Psychiatry Experts Descend Upon San Francisco for American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting
Experts available to comment on a wide range of topics
May 8, 2019
Stark racial, financial divides found in opioid addiction treatment
Sharp growth in appointments for buprenorphine prescriptions mainly involved white patients; and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance
May 1, 2019
Sleep Expert on Zuckerberg’s ‘Sleep Box’ Idea: Simple, Creative, Interesting
The CEO of Facebook designed a device to help his wife sleep better after having children. Dr. Deirdre Conroy, Ph.D., clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program says he just may be on to something.
April 30, 2019
Multidisciplinary Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic Aims to Help Young Patients Transition to Adulthood
As we come to the close of National Autism Awareness Month, learn more about the Multidisciplinary Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic – and a recent gift will improve the scope of care for patients throughout their lifespan.
April 10, 2019
A $34,000 Drug for Postpartum Depression Brings Praise, Price Concerns
The most common complication of postpartum can last for weeks to months. A powerful but pricey new drug could offer quick treatment for affected mothers. Dr. Maria Muzik weighs in.
February 26, 2019
U-M Precision Health use case to focus on mobile technology and mental health
Precision Health at the University of Michigan is announced it is funding a new use case focused on the effects of wearable and mobile technology on mental health outcomes.
February 22, 2019
Department of Psychiatry Opens New Adult Partial Hospitalization Program
Program offers a level of care between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment
February 8, 2019
Fewer Deaths Seen Among Young Adults Who Got Extra Adult Support as Suicidal Teens
New study suggests long-term impacts of Youth-Nominated Support Team approach
January 16, 2019
Chance of Depression in New Doctors Depends on Where They Train
Survey of first-year internal medicine residents shows those in programs with longer hours, less faculty mentoring & more research focus had higher depression scores
January 9, 2019
How U.S. Children and Teens Die: Study Reveals the Widespread and Persistent Role of Firearms
Firearms have been the No. 2 cause of death for at least 17 years, even as prevention efforts have cut the death rate in half from motor vehicle accidents, the No. 1 cause.
January 9, 2019
More than half of people taking cannabis for chronic pain report driving while high
New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles
January 7, 2019
Opioids Fueled a Doubling of Suicides and Overdoses in the U.S.
Turning the tide demands improvements to pain care, mental health care and medication-assisted opioid addiction care, researchers say
December 17, 2018
Higher average potency cannabis may increase risk for first disorder symptom
Recreational cannabis is legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C., but regulations regarding potency do not exist. The results of a new study may prompt states to reconsider.
December 12, 2018
What more could we do to prevent veteran suicides? Survey reveals clues
Most veterans in VA mental health care approve of voluntary programs to reduce gun access during high-risk periods, including screening by clinicians and more intensive measures
December 4, 2018
Study Offers Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Young People with Anxiety
Treating children with anxiety at the onset of symptoms can prevent substance use, school dropouts and suicide attempts. A new study being conducted by experts within the Department of Psychiatry seeks young participants.