Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

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Our faculty often provide insight on current events and topics in the news. Explore recent news here:?https://stan.md/4hY13wI "Study Links Hallucinogen-Related ER Visits With Increased Schizophrenia Risk" in The Epoch Times with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Jacob Ballon. "Mental health stigma" in the Stanford University School of Medicine Health Compass Podcast with Stanford Psychiatry's Leanne Williams. "Global mental health crisis" in the Stanford University School of Medicine Health Compass Podcast with Stanford Psychiatry's Laura Roberts and Victor Carrion. "Endometriosis Ups Risk for Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders" in Medscape with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Ripal Shah. "Opening Pandora's Box: The Importance of Assessing and Treating Trauma in Individuals Experiencing Psychosis" in Psychiatric Times featuring Stanford Psychiatry's Sripriya Chari, Grace Eun Lee, Nichole Olson, and Kate Hardy. "REACH-HBMC Celebrates Summer 2024 Research Mentors" in Stanford Department of Medicine News - congratulations to Stanford Psychiatry's Sharon Williams! "Can night owls become morning larks — and should they?" in WHYY with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Jamie Zeitzer. "Can America heal after the election?" in Chicago Tribune with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Nina Vasan. "Voters in Red and Blue States Repudiate Lenient Drug Policies" in The New York Times with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Keith Humphreys.

Stanford Psychiatry faculty, staff and trainees attended the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)'s annual meeting in Seattle last month. This year's theme, "Bringing the Village to the Children," focused on ways that child and adolescent psychiatrists can be more engaged in the many child-serving systems in the US to better serve children and families affected by mental illness. Visit?https://stan.md/3V74MOz to explore the many presentations that members of our department participated in!

Across the department, our faculty are involved in research to advance the field of neuroscience and psychiatry. Find their recent publications here: https://stan.md/3YKuhX1 "The contributions of RIME in furthering medical education scholarship" and editorial in Academic Medicine by Stanford Psychiatry's Laura Roberts MD, MA and editorial members of the Academic Medicine journal and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). "Clinic-level predictors of psychotherapy dosage in the military health system" in Psychiatry Services by researchers from Stanford and other institutions. "Using extended reality to enhance effectiveness and group identification in remote group therapy for anxiety disorders: A critical analysis" in JMIR Publications' Formative Research by researchers from Stanford Psychiatry and Cedars-Sinai. "Evidence that intervention dosage is associated with better outcomes in autism" in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from Stanford Psychiatry and John Carroll University. "Neuromonitoring-guided working memory intervention in children with ADHD" in iScience by researchers from Stanford, the Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, and the University of California. "LPS-induced delirium-like behavior and microglial activation in mice correlate with bispectral electroencephalography (BSEEG)" in the Journals of Gerontology, Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences by researchers from Stanford and other institutions. "Intercalated amygdala dysfunction drives avoidance extinction deficits in the Sapap3 mouse model of obsessive-compulsive disorder" in Biological Psychiatry by researchers from Stanford, Gladstone Institutes, and the University of California. "Evaluating a 30-day alcohol abstinence challenge in heavy-drinking individuals with and without chronic pain: feasibility, safety, and perceived benefits" in Alcohol by researchers from Stanford and other institutions. "A naturalistic assessment of the relationship between negative affect and loss of control eating over time following metabolic and bariatric surgery" in Appetite by researchers from a multi-institutional team, including those from Stanford. "Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP improves daytime sleepiness and fatigue in cancer patients" in Cancer Medicine by researchers from Stanford and other institutions around the world. "Investigating the role of auditory cues in modulating motor timing: insights from EEG and deep learning" in Cerebral Cortex by researchers from Stanford and the University of California.

All members of Stanford Psychiatry have a role in our missions - advancing science, clinical innovation and service, educational excellence, community commitment and engagement, and professionalism and leadership. We're looking for new staff to support these missions --> https://stan.md/4cXJNEx

Our faculty are frequently asked to provide insight to news organizations on current, trending topics related to neuroscience and psychiatry. Find their contributions here: https://stan.md/3Z1Fxzr "What causes the afternoon slump—and what you can do about it" on Forbes with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Rafael Pelayo. "Finally! Some good news about U.S. drug overdose deaths" in Psychology Today with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Keith Humphreys. "Can new wearable tech reset your internal clock?" on WebMD with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Jamie Zeitzer. "Feeling stressed about the election? Here are four ways to cope, according to experts" in the San Francisco Chronicle with tips from Keith Humphreys. "Five sneaky signs your election anxiety is coming out" on HuffPost with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Nina Vasan. "Better suicidality detection among minority, preteens needed" on Mental Health Weekly: Wiley Online Library with quotes from Stanford Psychiatry's Heather Gotham. "Daylight saving time ends Sunday" on Yahoo Life with comment from Jamie Zeitzer. "With clocks falling back an hour, data reveal Bay Area's most sleepless neighborhoods" on The Mercury News with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Clete Kushida and Fiona Barwick. "Talking Point - Addiction and rehabilitation" on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Listen with Keith Humphreys.

Check out our events calendar to learn about upcoming Grand Rounds, continuing education and professional training opportunities, seminars, and other educational offerings: https://stan.md/4cgRqFf?

Across the department, our faculty are involved in research that advances the field of neuroscience and psychiatry. Find their contributions here: https://stan.md/3Av2gKS "Early differences in lassitude predicts outcomes in Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy for difficult to treat depression" in NPJ Mental Health Research with researchers from Stanford, McGill University, and the CENTRE HOSPITALIER GUILLAUME REGNIER. "Assembloid models of cell-cell interaction to study tissue and disease biology" a review in Cell Stem Cell by researchers from Stanford. "Novel risk loci in LGI1-antibody encephalitis: genome-wide association study discovery and validation cohorts" in Brain by researchers from Stanford and other institutions. "The opioid industry's use of scientific evidence to advance claims about prescription opioid safety and effectiveness" in Health Affairs Scholars by a multi-institutional research team, including those from Stanford. "Long-term cognitive training enhances fluid cognition and brain connectivity in individuals with MCI" in Translational Psychiatry by Stanford and Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University researchers. "State of the science of cognitive processing therapy" a review in Behavior Therapy by researchers from Stanford and other institutions. "Characterizing collegiate recovery programs in the US and Canada: A survey of program directors" in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs by researchers from Stanford and other institutions.

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Across the department, our faculty are asked to provide insight on topics in the news. Find their contributions here: https://stan.md/3NMkb2W ? "Can you hack your way out of Daylight Savings' effects? Science says yes" from Inverse with tips from Stanford Psychiatry's Rafael Pelayo "Teens navigate parental boundaries, explore social independence" on The Campanile with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Victoria Cosgrove. "Building alliances to serve newcomer immigrant children and families" from the Stanford Impact Labs about a project co-lead by Stanford Psychiatry's Ryan Matlow. "Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves" on CNN with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Michele Berk. "Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up?" in the Los Angeles Times with comment from Rafael Pelayo. "CDC: Half of all teens use smartphones at least 4 hours a day" from The Washington Times with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Keith Humphreys "Drinking young leads to drinking as we age" from KCBS Radio: On Demand in a conversation with Keith Humphreys. "Election season may be causing stress, anxiety: Here's how to cope" from ABC7 News Bay Area interviewing Stanford Psychiatry's Nina Vasan. "Dementia: Poor Sleep In Your 40s May Cause Faster Brain Aging" from Healthline Media with comment from Stanford Psychiatry's Clete Kushida. "Pleasure-seeking behavioural addictions are on the rise" from THE WEEK interviewing Stanford Psychiatry's Anna Lembke.