News Mentions for the week of December 30, 2024
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ABC7 San FranciscoDry January is here, but does it really benefit your health? Bay Area experts weigh in
As Dry January begins, the debate on the impact of alcohol among health leaders continues. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
KUARHow Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on mental health policy in the U.S.
From legislation passed as he was leaving office to decades of fighting stigma, Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on how mental health is treated and thought of in this country. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
nobhillgazette.comPrescribing the Pen at Stanford University School of Medicine's Pioneering Humanities Program
If you’re a fiction reader, you’ve probably noticed how many beloved books have been written by doctors in recent years — and a conspicuous number are penned by physicians at Stanford. This article mentions Daniel Mason, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Irvin Yalom, emeritus professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Jennifer Pien, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences - along with colleagues involved with Stanford University School of Medicine’s Medical Humanities and the Arts Program.
National Geographic - ScienceHere’s what happens to your brain when you take a break from social media
From dopamine deficits to withdrawal symptoms, detoxing from social media can be challenging. This is how to make it work for you. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Really Doing To Your Brain!
From smartphones, to sugar, to exercising, the modern world is plagued by dopamine addictions. In this conversation, Steven and Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discuss the link between addiction and childhood trauma, how exercise balances your dopamine system, the benefits of chasing pain, and more.
Psychiatric TimesACNP Attendees Reflect on 2024 and Look Forward to 2025
Psychiatric Times asked contributors at the 63rd meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology what they are excited about from 2024 and what they are looking forward to in 2025. Jason Tucciarone, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Jennifer Lissemore, postdoctoral scholar, share their thoughts.
CBS NewsHow to maximize your nightly sleep quality, according to an expert
As many focus on health in the new year, users across social media are sharing tips for sleep optimization, also known as "sleepmaxxing." Rafael Pelayo, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, joins CBS News to examine the pros and cons of the trend.