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As we prepare to turn the clocks back, Stanford researchers say it’s time to make the switch permanent. Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-director of the Stanford Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, explains why staying on standard time year-round could lead to better sleep, fewer strokes, and a lower risk of obesity.

Every clinician knows the drill: ask about substance use, sleep, diet, exercise, and housing. However, in the flood of media stories the last few months about chatbots powered by AI, a gap has been discovered: Doctors know very little about their patients’ use of technology — particularly chatbots. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, co-authors this article.

Sarah Rosenbaum, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, offers insights on helping kids handle fear, overstimulation, and Halloween anxiety.

Rania Awaad, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, joins the ImanWire Podcast to discuss mental health and the history of the Maristans throughout the Muslim world, and the book she recently co-authored, "Maristāns and Islāmic Psychology: A Historical Model for Modern Implementation."

Plan on an extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.