Several members of our department attended and presented with colleagues. Explore their topics below: 401 Quarry Road Stanford, CA 94305 Department Intranet (SUNet ID required) The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is creating a new paradigm in psychiatry—moving beyond disease…
Children who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery showed reduced self-reported distress and fear, along with lower heart rate and blood pressure, according to a new study published November 5th in the open access journal PLOS Digital Health by…
The RELAX phase 2b, multisite randomized clinical trial included 268 pregnant individuals between 16 and 28 weeks' gestation who reported high RNT and up to moderate anxiety. Participants were recruited through antenatal clinics or self-referral between June 2023 and July 2024. Participants were randomized to usual…
People accessing health advice online can feel they have no choice but to put their trust in websites they visit despite having misgivings, suggests a University of Southampton study. Researchers found users felt that convenience, ease of use, and crucially…
Virtual reality lowers anxiety in children awaiting surgery, reveals new research. Youngsters who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before going under the knife showed reduced distress and fear — as well as lower heart rates and blood pressure. Researchers in…
Ever wondered why a bad night’s sleep can leave you irritable, anxious or sad? Poor sleep affects our emotions, but its timing also plays a role. Our circadian rhythms are nearly 24-hour cycles that regulate alertness, hormones, body temperature and…
When we tell someone that exercise might support their mental health, what are we actually asking them to walk into? For some people, a gym can become one of the most positive places in their life. It can provide routine,…
Joseph F. Goldberg, MD Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York Are there times where a medicine might be continued when it's not doing a great job? And how do we curate…
Public Opinion Polls and Analysis Vancouver, BC [November 5, 2026] – More than a third of Americans brand the country’s healthcare system as inadequate, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 59% of Americans (-12 since…
citybuzz - Horizon Recovery, an adolescent mental health and addiction treatment provider in Arizona, has outlined its approach to teen anxiety rehab, emphasizing the importance of clinical evaluation, personalized treatment planning, and family participation in addressing anxiety-related issues in teenagers. The…
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