Families of young kids with ADHD should get parenting-skills therapy before other treatments, but this happens infrequently, a study found.
Tag: Psychiatry & Mental Health
Q&A: Shining a light on Muslim mental health in America
Stanford Medicine researchers collect data to better understand the state of mental heath in Muslim communities.
Neuroscientist’s book traverses the extremes of human behavior
Stanford bioengineer, neuroscientist and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth has written a new book -- and it’s not a ‘science book.’
Pot commercialization tied to self-harm by younger men, study suggests
Suicide attempts and other self-harm may increase among men under the age of 40 in states that allow recreational use of marijuana, particuarly those with for-profit dispensaries, Stanford study suggests.
Inside the brain: How cellphones lead to distracted driving
We know that cellphones distract drivers. But now, Stanford Medicine researchers have brain imagery and driving metrics to show how.
Risk of suicide is much higher among handgun owners, study says
A comprehensive Stanford study of data on California gun sales and first-time gun owners shows a link between suicides and handgun ownership.
Suicide and hope: A podcast discussion
In a recent 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello talks with suicidologist Rebecca Bernert about suicide prevention and risk factors, including sleep problems.
Tips for discussing suicide on social media — A guide for youth
New guidelines offer teens and young adults practical tips on how to safely and constructively interact on social media about suicide.
Suicide and other “deaths of despair” are vexing, but preventable, speakers say
At a recent Stanford Health Policy Forum, researchers Anne Case and Rebecca Bernert discussed suicide in the United States.
The heartbeat seat: Demoing new well-being technologies in a car
As part of a writer's reporting for a magazine story, she tested out new technology that's meant to keep drivers more relaxed.
Could I really be the only one struggling? A graduate student opens up about mental health
Stanford graduate student Francis Aguisanda shares his struggles with mental illness in this piece, which he wrote to let others know they are not alone.
Using technology to make commuters not-so-fast and not-so-furious
Robots, virtual meditation and steering wheels that sense stress are all part of a researcher's plan to create an environment that enhances your well-being.
Pawnshop density linked to gun-related suicides, Stanford study finds
Researchers found a strong correlation between the density of legal gun sellers — particularly pawnshops — in a state and firearm-related suicide rates.
Global warming could lead to additional suicides, new research indicates
New Stanford research suggests that global warming is likely to lead to an increase in suicide rates in the United States and Mexico.
New suicide prevention clinical trial shows what works for teens
A new multi-center trial shows that dialectical behavior therapy can help reduce suicide attempts and self-harm in adolescents.
Want to change a behavior? Realize that others are changing, Stanford research suggests
Last year, Joe regularly ate meat. Bacon, burgers and wings were among his favorite foods. But this year, he's into kale, carrots and lentils. What …