News Mentions for the week of September 30, 2024
Our faculty often provide insight on current events and topics in the news.
Explore some of the articles that they have contributed to or been quoted in recently below.
- Science Friday
How Magnetic Brain Stimulation Helps Relieve Depression
One lab’s approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation has sent many patients with hard-to-treat depression into remission. Nolan Williams, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is interviewed in this "The Science Of Mental Health" spotlight.
- KQED
California’s Bold Moves to Curb Fentanyl Deaths Leave Experts Urging for More
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new laws expanding access to addiction treatment and naloxone to combat California's fentanyl crisis, with experts urging bolder actions. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- NY Times
Can Drugs Like Ozempic Treat the Most Common Eating Disorder?
Doctors are already using weight loss drugs to treat binge eating disorder. But some experts warn that it’s a Band-Aid, not a fix. Shebani Sethi, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- Psychiatry XR
Utilizing XR to Treat Eating Disorders
The Psychiatry XR podcast team, led by Kim Bullock, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, talks with Debra Safer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Cristin Runfola, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, about their research and clinical use of extended reality to treat eating and weight disorders at Stanford University.
- Greater Good
Happiness Break: A Breathing Technique To Help You Relax (Cyclic Sighing)
David Spiegel, the Jack, Lulu, and Sam Willson Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, guides listeners through cyclic sighing, a breathwork practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety, in this episode of the Greater Good's Happiness Break podcast.
- Psychiatry XR
Exploring VR use for OCD and Hoarding Disorder
The Psychiatry XR podcast team, led by Kim Bullock, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, talks with Carolyn Rodriguez, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, on using virtual reality to treat individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder and hoarding disorder.
- HS Insider
Embracing a growth mindset: laying the path for authentic neurodivergent representation in the media
Historically, neurodiversity has been regarded with a fixed mindset—physicians in medical settings and peers in social settings have deemed neurodiversity limiting. However, with the introduction of new practices, the strength-based model of neurodiversity (SBMN), the stigma around neurodiversity has begun to shift. Lawrence Fung, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- The Merced FOCUS
No drug screen and treatment – no money. Should Valley’s poorest be tested to receive assistance?
Should Valley’s poorest be drug tested to receive assistance? A new ballot initiative will be front of voters in San Joaquin County. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.