News Mentions for the week of June 17, 2024
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- KCBS Radio
House reps seek to blunt China's impact in worsening fentanyl crisis
A new group of House members is forming, with the goal of cracking down on China's role in the US' fentanyl epidemic. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro is joined by Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
- Stanford Medicine Magazine
Demystifying psychosis: Insights from Stanford's INSPIRE Clinic
In this Stanford Medicine magazine video, two people living with psychosis describe their experiences and how they cope. Experts from Stanford Medicine’s INSPIRE Clinic explore potential causes and treatment approaches.
- STAT
Getting ahead of a non-alcoholic beverage boom among youths
The path from non-alcoholic beverage consumption to alcohol use among youths appears fairly direct. Non-alcoholic beverages are made for adults. Their sale to minors shouldn't be permitted. Molly Bowdring, Aaron Weiner, and Judith Prochaska write this STAT First Opinion article on the subject.
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area experts respond to surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media
A call by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy for warning labels on social media platforms highlights an area of growing concern that needs further study, experts said. Elias Aboujaoude, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
- KQED
San Francisco Lawmakers Want Sober Housing to Be Part of Homelessness Plan
The proposed legislation would require the city to create more drug-free recovery housing in its push to provide permanent housing for the homeless population. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab
Keith Humphreys receives Mental Health Innovations Award for Excellence in Mental Health Policy
The Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab recently honored Keith Humphreys with a Mental Health Innovations Award for Excellence in Mental Health Policy for his outstanding work in mental health and addiction research and policy. Award recipients participated in a fireside chat at the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab’s second Mental Healthcare Innovations Summit. Congratulations, Dr. Humphreys!
- Yahoo!Life
A Cure For Jet Lag? Scientists Think They Have The Answer
Wearing earplugs, eyeshades and drinking plenty of water – there are any number of tips for helping with jet lag. But can anything really cure it? Until now, the answer was probably no. But scientists have discovered a ‘life hack’ to reset your body clock. Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
- News Center - Stanford Medicine
Six distinct types of depression identified in Stanford Medicine-led study
Brain imaging, known as functional MRI, combined with machine learning can predict a treatment response based on one’s depression “biotype.” Leanne Williams, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Laura Hack, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are quoted in this press release. Click here for more news coverage of this article.
- CNN
Eid-al-Adha: What this holiday of sacrifice teaches us about mindfulness
While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there’s health benefits to remembering the meaning behind the celebration. Rania Awaad, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
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- News Center - Stanford Medicine
Night owl behavior could hurt mental health, sleep study finds
In a new, large-scale study of sleep behavior, Stanford Medicine scientists found that night owls don’t really thrive late at night. Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and Renske Lok, postdoctoral scholar in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are interviewed about the findings. Follow more news coverage here.