
Columbia Psychiatry | Depression Center
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We are dedicated to preventing & treating depression by turning research into practice.
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https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/about-us/center-prevention-and-treatment-depression 05-04-2021 23:11:25
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There is still time to submit an abstract to the Youth Suicide Research Consortium fifth annual conference! Submission deadline is April 22. Top three rated abstracts fitting the conference theme will each receive a $500 prize. Go to youthsuicideresearch.org, for more information


Congrats Carter Funkhouser on receiving a prestigious @KlingensteinOrg fellowship to design single session interventions for youth #depression. Wonderful mentorship and research opportunities with Jessica Schleider, PhD and Columbia Psychiatry to bridge the needs to access gap! #HealthEquity

“By following people through the postpartum year, our findings elucidate how many individuals with mental health symptoms fall through the cracks and don’t ever receive the care they need,” said senior researcher Jamie Daw of Columbia Medicine. usnews.com/news/health-ne…

“Suicide prevention strategies may be more effective when tailored to different suicide profiles bc integrated care enhances the detection & treatment of comorbid mental health conditions, substance & alcohol use disorders, and physical health problems.” jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

Yunyu Xiao, PhD Thank you for this original and creative paper. The only way to prevent more suicide deaths at hot spots like #Vessel is by preventive engineering solutions like barriers or safety nets.

Yesterday we shared evidenced-based, practical communication and resilience practices with Hostage US staff. They are doing incredible work to support families who have loved ones taken and kidnapped overseas.




Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs: what you really need to know about antidepressant via The New York Times. nytimes.com/2024/04/25/wel…

Congrats to Jackie S. Kirshenbaum on receiving the 2024 Glassman Award Columbia Psychiatry for for her paper focused on neural markers that prospective predict anhedonia (nature.com/articles/s4139…). This is richly deserved!

“Dr. Hellerstein, a professor of clinical psychiatry Columbia Psychiatry, notes that patients who come off antidepressants too quickly can experience “brain zaps” & other side effects and that a subset of individuals may need to take antidepressants long term.” nytimes.com/2024/04/25/wel…

"Suicidal crises are often quite fleeting, and that’s why a safety planning approach is so useful. Safety cards are a great tool. You work with the patient to identify steps they can take when they are in crisis..." J John Mann via Carlat Psychiatry. thecarlatreport.com/articles/4677-…

Barbara H. Stanley, PhD, a trailblazing psychologist and researcher, was recognized posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at its annual research dinner. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Join our team Columbia Psychiatry as a research assistant and work on a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) projects focused on #depression and #suicide (Full time: columbia.dc4.pageuppeople.com/v5.3/provider/…~; Part-Time: columbia.dc4.pageuppeople.com/v5.3/provider/…~). Please RT!

The mental health crisis in America isn't just a public health issue... it's costing the US economy billions, according to new research from Columbia Business School professor Boaz Abramson. The economic impact is "comparable to that of a recession." Read more: leading.business.columbia.edu/main-pillar-bu…


“New research, however, suggests the mere recollection of a time you were angry may be harmful to your heart… Impaired vascular function is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke,” lead author Dr. Daichi Shimbo of Columbia Medicine shared. fortune.com/well/article/a…

June is national Men’s Health Month, and Columbia Psychiatry’s Dr. Joseph Alukal, shares tips including the importance of regular health screenings and symptoms to be mindful about. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

“Researchers have also found signs of mitochondrial dysfunction in individuals with mental health disorders such as depression.” Read more on this research from Columbia Psychiatry’s Caroline Trumpff & Martin Picard: scientificamerican.com/article/life-e…

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We asked J John Mann, who studies the neurobiology of suicidal behavior, to share some signs of suicidal intent. Learn these important signs and resources available available if you're concerned about a loved one.