November 18, 2024
If winter’s short days and overcast skies get you down, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 1 in 20 American adults experience this winter-based depression. Here’s how to make it to brighter days.
October 29, 2024
Mental health issues often arise during the adolescent years. Would you recognize the signs and know what to do? Read this and you will.
October 23, 2024
In pre-internet days—before the explosion of online news outlets and before social media, with its insulated “bubbles” of opinion—we were all receiving roughly the same information from a smaller number of television channels and print publications. The way we receive political information nowadays leads to more polarized discourse, says Dr. Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry and Assistant Attending Psychologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.
October 7, 2024
At the Wellness Qlinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, that future has arrived. This innovative program provides free, student-run mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community in New York City and the New York Metro Area. Medical students, psychology trainees and psychiatry residents, as well as their faculty supervisors, see it as a model for affirming mental health care, as well as for education, clinical experience and research.
October 3, 2024
Is your child being bullied or bullying others? Use these tips to help your child build resilience and to prevent future bullying.
September 30, 2024
In this special election year episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages with Dr. Richard Friedman to explore the psychological toll of contemporary American politics. They discuss how polarization, uncertainty, and political violence contribute to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression across different segments of society. Dr. Friedman explains how to differentiate between normal emotional responses to the electoral process and clinically significant mental health issues. He also... Read More
September 19, 2024
In 2022 alone, nearly 50,000 Americans died of suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
September 6, 2024
On Wednesday, September 11, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Weill Cornell Medicine will host the first in a series of “SAFE Conversations”—a monthly discussion series focusing on substance use disorders.
September 4, 2024
Do you pay attention to your sexual health? Learn what a healthy relationship looks like and how to prevent, recognize and treat STIs.
August 15, 2024
Overdose can happen at any age. With education, substance abuse experts and treatment, you can survive and avoid overdosing in the future.
July 30, 2024
Mental health is part of being healthy for everyone.
July 15, 2024
In this episode on On The Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Katharine Phillips about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Dr. Phillips provides a comprehensive overview of BDD, describing how major distortions in self-perception lead to significant impairment and suffering. She explains why this diagnosis is often missed or misunderstood, explores its wide-ranging impact, and identifies effective, evidence-backed treatments designed to help those struggling with BDD.
July 3, 2024
For several years, Weill Cornell Medicine has been offering podcasts on a wide range of health topics. In addition to the channels where our podcasts are typically found, we’ve started adding them to our YouTube channel, making it easier for you to access the information that’s especially helpful and relevant to you.
July 1, 2024
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Corinne Catarozoli highlights the Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program (PMHIP) at Weill Cornell Medicine.
June 17, 2024
In this special episode from On the Mind, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Dr. Francis Lee, who describes his groundbreaking research on the neurobiology of adolescent development.
June 14, 2024
Feeling stressed or burned out from world events? Take steps to ease anxiety, communicate effectively and make a positive difference.
May 29, 2024
In this special episode from On the Mind, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher explores the complexities of women's mental health during hormonal transitions with Lauren Osborne, M.D. and Alison Hermann, M.D.
May 21, 2024
Even young children can have issues with mental health, and many struggle with multiple disorders at once. Learn how to spot the signs.
April 25, 2024
"Dry January” was a great way to kick off the New Year and give your body a break from alcohol, but, says Dr. Mashal Khan, you might consider reducing your alcohol consumption over the long term, building on the momentum you built in January.
April 23, 2024
For Every Kid Healthy Week, Weill Cornell Medicine is sharing some tips for parents on how to keep their kids healthy.
