Language differences, stigma, and the "model minority" myth prevent many people in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities from getting mental health care.
Most mental health problems can be addressed via telehealth, says Columbia psychiatrist Deborah Cabaniss, and there are things patients can do to make the most of their sessions.
The COVID-19 Northern Manhattan Community Mental Wellness Corps, a new initiative to address mental health disparities in Northern Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, has received federal funding.
Despite strong evidence that medication is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder, only one in four people in need receive it, a Columbia study reports.
Children were spared the worst of COVID-19 early on, but they are now suffering psychological consequences from the pandemic’s social upheaval. Here’s what parents and educators can do.
Columbia health care workers tell us about the pandemic’s toll on their lives and what CUIMC is doing to alleviate the burden. Emotional support, self-care, and instilling hope are key.
A Columbia psychiatrist’s groundbreaking book returns to the best-seller list, 11 years after publication, as attachment theory gains popularity on social media.
It’s that time of year again, when we start to realize the idealistic images we had of ourselves happily sweating in the gym aren’t manifesting themselves quite as easily as we thought they would.
A Columbia expert explains how to recognize the signs of seasonal affective disorder and why it’s important to treat it as the COVID outbreak continues.
Despite the emotional challenges, the holidays offer a chance to put work aside, catch our breath, and rejoice with loved ones, says Columbia psychologist Dr. Zachary Blumkin.