News Mentions for the week of October 28, 2024
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- Inverse
Can You Hack Your Way Out of Daylight Savings’ Effects? Science Says Yes
With the end of daylight savings time, eating your meals at the same time and setting a consistent wake-up time can help ease the transition into shorter days. Rafael Pelayo, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides tips.
- The Campanile
Teens navigate parental boundaries, explore social independence
While teenagers move towards their friends, the struggle of balancing academics, social life and extracurriculars, all while maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends, can place a strain on all students. Victoria Cosgrove, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Stanford Impact Labs
Building Alliances to Serve Newcomer Immigrant Children and Families
A Stanford research team working in partnership with nonprofit organizations seeks to develop and evaluate model programs that provide integrated, multidisciplinary, trauma-informed services to newcomer immigrant children and families. Ryan Matlow, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is co-leading the project.
- CNN
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit an emergency department due to self-inflicted injuries. Experts explain the psychology behind and treatment options for self-harm. Michele Berk, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Los Angeles Times
Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up?
It turns out that rising out of bed to a round of applause from a red alarm clock called Alarmo might just lead to stronger sleep habits. Rafael Pelayo, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- The Washington Times
CDC: Half of all teens use smartphones at least 4 hours a day
Half of all adolescents between 12 and 17 have used digital screens for at least four hours a day since the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- KCBS Radio: On Demand
Drinking young leads to drinking as we age
Alcohol consumption is one of the biggest contributors to illness and death in adults. People who binge drink at 18 are significantly more likely to do so as they age. That contributes to conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
- ABC7 San Francisco
Election season may be causing stress, anxiety: Here's how to cope
Experts said there are a few reasons why people may be feeling stress and anxiety, with one reason being the uncertainty associated with the election. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed. Click here for additional interview on this topic with Dr. Vasan.
- Healthline
Dementia: Poor Sleep In Your 40s May Cause Faster Brain Aging
A new study reports that people in their 40s who have difficulty sleeping have a brain age 1.6 to 2.6 years older by the time they're in their 50s compared to people who consistently get quality sleep. Clete Kushida, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- The Week
Pleasure-seeking behavioural addictions are on the rise
Dopamine is often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. When you are expecting something good, your brain releases dopamine, sending a message that boosts your sense of pleasure. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed.