Weill Cornell Medicine Psychiatry

08/30/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Jo Anne Sirey on receiving a $2.7M NIMH grant for a study entitled “Intervention to Reduce Depression Among Elder Abuse Victims: Type 1 Hybrid Trial of Tele-PROTECT.” Learn more about Dr. Sirey's research: https://bit.ly/3Pg1rds

08/22/2023

The latest episode of On the Mind is available for streaming! Join Drs. Daniel Knoepflmacher and Angela Chiu for a discussion on youth anxiety and evidence based treatments that clinicians recommend for targeting anxiety.

Listen now: https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/podcasts

08/18/2023

In June's episode of On the Mind, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher joined Dr. Justin Chen for a conversation on health justice. The idea of health justice is important within all fields of medicine, but particularly within psychiatry due to its stigmas and access limitations. Learn about the nuances of providing mental health care and its impacts on community health by listening to the episode.

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08/03/2023

Belonging and inclusion are key parts of what makes the Weill Cornell Medicine psychiatry residency a great program. Our residents kicked off the summer with their annual picnic in Central Park to welcome new residents and catch up with colleagues.

07/28/2023

Congratulations to Weill Cornell Medicine professor of psychiatry Dr. Katharine Phillips for receiving the Outstanding Career Achievement Award from the International OCD Foundation. You have been an expert and leader in the field of psychiatry, making significant contributions to our understanding of OCD and improving patients' lives.

07/18/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Nili Solomonov () for receiving an award to fund the R01 "Target Engagement During Social Reward Psychotherapy for Mid- and Late-Life Suicidality: A Precision Imaging Trial"!

07/17/2023

Little research regarding postpartum women with eating disorders who breastfeed or pump for weight control exists, although a few reports have indicated this does occur. Co-lead authors, Drs. Suzanne Bailey-Straebler and Leah Susser, both at Weill Cornell Medicine, along with Dr. Zafra Cooper from the Yale School of Medicine, hope to shine a light on this behavior and encourage further exploration.

Learn more here:

Some women may excessively breastfeed and pump as a method of weight control, according to a new paper by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Yale School of Medicine.

07/05/2023

"Not everyone diagnosed with PPP will experience violent delusions, but without quick and proper care, approximately 4 percent of sufferers commit infanticide. Five percent commit su***de. With that quick and proper care though, most women will make a full recovery."

Read more from Dr. Lauren Osbourne here: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a44135520/postpartum-psychosis/

07/03/2023

"Your thoughts create your emotions and your emotions create your reality so when one thought keeps spinning in your head, I want you to have that thought, then think something that is neutral or positive." Read more from Dr. Gail Saltz in her recent article:

Learning how to be confident again can be tricky if you've been having a difficult time. Here, experts reveal the step-by-step moves to make

06/29/2023

Great strides have been made by the Program for Substance Use and Stigma of Addiction to stop the stigma against substance use disorder and help those whose lives have been affected by it. Read our recent article featuring Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine to learn more about the tools and resources available for providers, patients and friends of patients.

Substance use disorders and the stigma surrounding addiction continue to be pressing issues in society, particularly in relation to the devastating impact of opioid addiction. Weill Cornell Medicine is dedicated to combating these challenges through its Program for Substance Use and Stigma of Addict...

06/28/2023

The LGBTQ population is growing, but medical schools haven't caught up--Read more from the story featuring Dr. Nelson Sanchez, associate professor of clinical medicine at WCM here: https://conta.cc/3NKOZld via

Gender and sexual minorities often have difficulty accessing care that specifically addresses their health concerns and is not discriminatory, researchers say.

06/27/2023

Congratulations to Drs. David Hankins and Chloe Nims for their recognition in the 2023 Excellence In Medical Education Awards. View the full list of awardees here: https://medicaleducation.weill.cornell.edu/2023-excellence-medical-education-awards