News Mentions for the week of May 13, 2024
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News Center - Stanford MedicineTrust, human-centered AI and collaboration the focus of inaugural RAISE Health symposium
Artificial intelligence experts recently gathered at this event to discuss how to integrate trustworthy AI into health care, why multi-disciplinary collaboration is crucial, and the potential for generative AI in research. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, who participated in a panel, is quoted.
STATAmid backlash to harm reduction, addiction experts warn against reprising ‘war on drugs’
Casting harm reduction programs for drug users as inherently opposed to order and public safety is a false choice, addiction experts said at STAT’s Breakthrough Summit West. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, who spoke at the summit, is quoted.
The Washington TimesCDC: Drug overdose deaths fell last year for the first time since 2018
The number of Americans dying from drug overdoses fell last year for the first time since 2018, according to provisional federal estimates released Wednesday. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
TODAY.comWhat is a ‘hyperfixation meal’ and why does it happen? Mental health specialists explain
If you're eating the same thing again and again, that might be a hyperfixation meal. Sarah Adler, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provide comment.
National GeographicWhy dopamine drives you to do hard things—even without a reward
Forget being an adrenaline junkie. Research suggests that dopamine is the real reason why we prefer to take on bigger challenges like running marathons or tackling difficult problems at work. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Neir Eshel, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are mentioned.
- CBS New York
Why do we need a mental health awareness month?
CBS New York interviews David Spiegel, the Jack, Lulu, and Sam Willson Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, on the subject of mental health awareness.
the GuardianIs it right to force someone into rehab? The man whose life inspired a landmark law
A man's friends struggled to get him addiction treatment, leading to a law in his name. Profound questions remain about how best to help those with substance use disorder. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
