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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

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Lifestyle|Technology

The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction

With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.

The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
Education|Health

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

A trauma-informed therapist discusses how grief affects the brain and highlights the role of a sixth stage of grief – finding meaning – in the healing process.

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
Health|Opinion

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution
Lifestyle

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child.

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses
Health|Technology

Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health

A growing body of research points to links between social media use and mental health harms, but establishing clear cause and effect is difficult.

Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health
Education|Health|Opinion

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences
Health|Science

Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.

Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

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