News Mentions for the week of September 11, 2023
Our experts are often called upon to provide insight on current events and topics in the news. Here are some of the articles Stanford Psychiatry faculty have contributed to or been quoted in recently.
- Healio
Sexual health in cancer survivorship complex, often unaddressed
Survivors of cancer may face long-term sexual side effects, not only in terms of physical function but also in confidence, body image and the ability to connect emotionally with a partner. Additionally, ongoing sexual problems in survivorship are all too often left unaddressed due to discomfort at both the patient and provider levels in discussing this sensitive topic. Catherine Benedict, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- New England Journal of Medicine
Awakened Hope for Narcolepsy — ITT Episode 17
In this podcast episode, a patient with narcolepsy describes her road to diagnosis and treatment, and Emmanuel Mignot, Craig Reynolds Professor of sleep medicine in psychiatry and behavioral sciences and professor, by courtesy, of genetics and of neurology, elucidates both the condition and a new therapeutic direction.
- Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
Review: Haunting new novel traces the households of a cottage over four centuries
A new novel traces one cottage’s haunted history over four centuries. Author Daniel Mason, Pulitzer Prize finalist and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is featured.
- EverydayHealth.com
Night Owls Are More Likely to Develop Diabetes, Study Finds
People who go to bed late may lower their risk by changing unhealthy habits. Fiona Barwick, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Healio
Fear of recurrence in survivorship: ‘Don’t shy away from it — learn from it’
When David Spiegel, the Jack, Lulu, and Sam Willson Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, led a session on fear of recurrence at the Cancer Center Survivorship Research Forum, he mentioned a Charlie Brown cartoon panel he'd recently seen. The cartoon showed Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting together on a dock, staring at the water. “We only live once, Snoopy,’” Charlie Brown says to his beloved companion. “Wrong,” Snoopy replies. “We only die once. We live every day.”
- Simons Foundation
Simons Foundation Announces 13 Recipients of 2023 Independence Awards
The Simons Foundation recently announced Ryan Ash, instructor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, as one of this year’s recipients of its prestigious independence awards. The 13 fellows receive support as they transition from mentored training to independent research positions. Congratulations, Dr. Ash!
- Stanford University School of Engineering's The Future of Everything Podcast
The future of Muslim mental health
Podcast guest Rania Awaad, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, studies mental health in the U.S. Muslim community. There are promising approaches, like talk therapy derived in historic Muslim settings, that can also apply to other faith communities. The deeper lesson, she says, has been that Islamic approaches are in line with mainstream ideas of holistic health and healing. Join host Russ Altman to hear this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.
- Medical News Today
Depression: These 7 healthy lifestyle habits can help lower the risk
Researchers say seven healthy lifestyle habits, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and frequent social connection, can lower the risk of depression. Karen Osilla, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Axios
The politicization of the fentanyl crisis
The country's fentanyl crisis has become a potent political weapon, reflecting its deep and emotional impact on millions of Americans. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Fast Company
Why your company needs a sleep strategy
Why is sleep so vital to productive teams? Better sleep is the ultimate productivity hack. Scott Kutscher, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, co-authors this article with David Meadvin.
- Newsweek
The dangers of snoozing your alarm every day, from neurologist
When the alarm sounds, it's usually easier to hit snooze for 10 minutes; just a little longer in bed won't hurt. But then it goes off again and you're still not ready to get up, so the snooze cycle continues until it really is cutting it close. Scott Kutscher, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.