Today: November 10, 2024
Today: November 10, 2024

Latest From Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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
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|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|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

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