News Mentions for the week of December 9, 2024
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American Medical AssociationCannabis use and psychiatric disorders
In this episode of the "Moving Medicine" podcast, learn about cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Smita Das, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed.
WBURWhy U.S. overdose deaths are dropping
For the first time in decades, drug overdose deaths are decreasing in the U.S. Federal data show a roughly 15% drop from 2023 to 2024. What's driving the decline? Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed.
BERITA MediacorpFirst Islamic Mental Wellbeing Convention in SG shares knowledge, encourages open discussion
The knowledge and methods of dealing with mental well-being in Islamic heritage can be utilized and complement modern approaches. Rania Awaad, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke at the event and is featured in this article.