Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's NAMI Walks Rochester! Together we surpassed our goal by raising $855 for NAMI Rochester's programs supporting the mental health needs of those in our community. READ MORE>>>
New Psychiatry Division Emphasizes Addiction Research, Education
We are excited to announce the start of a new Division of Addiction Psychiatry. This division will encompass all of our outpatient addiction services while also focusing on boosting research and education in the field. To make this transition as seamless as possible, there will be no visible change for patients, with clinical programs staying under the Strong Recovery name. READ MORE>>>
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Ben Lee Named Visiting Professor at University of Florida
We're excited to share that our chair, Hochang Ben Lee, MD, has been named a visiting professor at the University of Florida's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Dr. Lee will be providing valuable mentorship to junior faculty while informing the development and expansion of Consultation-Liasion Psychiatry clinical programs at the University of Florida. READ MORE>>>
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Bill Brien Named Assistant Director of Business Administration in Addictions & Geriatric Divisions
Please join us in welcoming William (Bill) Brien into the role of Assistant Director of Business Administration in our Divisions of Addictions Psychiatry and Geriatric Mental Health and Memory Care. In this role, Bill will support the fiscal management and administrative operations of both Divisions. READ MORE>>>
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Hispanic American Champions Changing the Landscape of Health Equity | |
Anton Porsteinsson, MD to Present at CTAD Conference
Anton Porsteinsso
n, MD will be a speaker at the 17th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference (CTAD) in Spain at the end of October. Dr. Porsteinsson will be presenting two sessions, "Fosgonimeton in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: Topline Efficacy and Safety Results from the LIFT-AD Trial," and "Timing and Duration of Adverse Events During 24-weeks of Brexpiprazole Treatment in Patients with Agitation Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease: Results From a Randomized Trial and an Extension Trial."
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Blue Elevator Renovations
Starting September 30th, we will begin upgrading the Blue Elevators in the Mental Health and Wellness wing. This project will take approximately six months. During the span of the project, only one car will be replaced at a time, leaving the other car operational. During this project, please expect delays in response times from the elevator. READ MORE>>>
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Pie Sale Fundraiser for Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
The holiday season is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate than by filling the bellies of you and your loved ones with pie? Now through October 24th, you can order locally-made pies from Special Touch Bakery with proceeds benefiting our Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Services.
Order your cream or fruit pie here.
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Out and About in the Community | |
Talking Gun Safety at the Brighton Farmer's Market | |
In research, it’s important to celebrate what we can control (such as submitting high-quality grants), not just the outcomes. Aileen Aldalur, PhD, and Kim Van Orden, PhD celebrated Dr. Aldalur’s submission of a grant proposal to the National Institutes of Mental Health by painting their pets at the Rochester Brainery, which provides ASL interpreters for their classes. Social connection and pets are great reinforcers for a job well done!
Celebrating Sickle Cell Awareness Month
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Katie Rice, PhD joined ROC City Sicklers for their annual family picnic in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month. ROC City Sicklers is a community support group run by Pediatric Hematologist Suzie Noronha, MD. READ MORE>>> | |
Caroline Easton: Integrating AI and Compassion in Addiction Therapy | |
As the U.S. deals with a mental health crisis, Caroline Easton, PhD is merging therapy with artificial intelligence to provide holistic care for those battling substance abuse. Dr. Easton spoke with the University of Rochester on her research and path back to Rochester. READ MORE>>>
How To Deal with Political Stress
As election season approaches, we may find ourselves feeling anxious, depressed, or even hopeless. Tony Pisani, PhD shared a few tips with UR Medicine on managing political stress. READ MORE>>>
High Stakes, Higher Risks: Can Sports Betting Be Addictive?
With the rise of websites making sports betting more accessible, you may wonder: can sports betting be addictive? Myra Mathis, MD shared a few warning signs of gambling addiction and how to help yourself or others. READ MORE>>>
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events | |
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th! Please click here for upcoming events sponsored by OEI, the Department of Surgery, and the Department of Psychiatry in honor of the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in the U.S. | |
Psychiatry DICE Grand Rounds Features Diane Schenandoah
Our next Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) Grand Rounds will take place on October 30th at noon. We are excited to welcome Diane Schenandoah, Faithkeeper of Oneida Nation, Wolf Clan of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy, as the speaker for this event. Stay tuned for registration information coming soon!
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- In the aftermath of the assault and murder of a resident physician in India, Chloe Lee, MD, MPH published an Op-Ed in Med Page Today discussing the intersecting identities of Indian women in medicine in the US and the stereotypes faced. This two-part project features interviews with Indian women in the URMC community. (TW: The content of this publication contains references to sexual violence and death that may be triggering for some individuals.)
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Judy Thompson, PhD, Steve Silverstein, PhD, and Brian Keane, PhD, alongside Thomas Papathomas, PhD of Rutgers University, published a letter to the editor in Schizophrenia Research discussing hallucinations and the depth-inversion illusion in schizophrenia.
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Steve Silverstein, PhD published an Author's Note in Military Medicine discussing the potential of retinal measurements to monitor central nervous system and brain health among veterans experiencing repetitive blast exposure.
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Tanya Tran, PhD published a study alongside Queens University colleagues developing and validating a self-report instrument to assess motivation processes for cognitive activities in daily life among those with depressive and psychotic disorders.
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Thomas O'Connor, PhD was a coauthor on a simulation study analyzing differences in outcome means and proportions that arise from hypothetical small effects in vulnerable sub-populations.
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Paul Geha, MD was a coauthor on an analysis of the feasibility and safety of multidevice spinal cord stimulation trials for those with chronic lower back pain.
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Steve Silverstein, PhD recently coauthored a study examining the relationship between retinal electrophysiological alterations and cognitive dysfunction in patients with early-course psychosis.
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Brian Keane, PhD, and Steve Silverstein, PhD, alongside colleagues from Rutgers University, published a study examining the impact of correcting vision beyond 20/20 on contour element detection and integration.
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Thomas O'Connor, PhD was a coauthor of a study examining neighborhood food access in early life and its relationship with childhood BMI and obesity risk.
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Mark Oldham, MD coauthored a paper introducing a new risk factor, “foreseeable risk of losing decisional and functional capacity,” to the traditional four-skills model of decisional capacity and addresses the considerations surrounding patients at risk.
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