Who Is at Risk of Postpartum Psychosis—and Is It Treatable?
Having a baby can turn your world upside down. Many new mothers experience a feeling of sadness that may last for a few weeks and go away on its own. And about one in eight women reported signs of a more significant postpartum depression, according to the Centers for...
Four Faculty Members in the Department of Psychiatry Receive Distinguished Faculty Awards
Four faculty members in the Department of Psychiatry were recognized with Distinguished Faculty Awards from the Division of Psychology. The four recipients of these awards showcase excellence in clinical care, faculty mentorship, innovation, and leadership. Shilpa...
Thinking of Stopping Your Antidepressant? Talk With Your Doctor First
Antidepressants are a common treatment for depression. More than one in ten people in the United States take prescription medicine for depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These medicines are now in the spotlight amid an ongoing...
How Can I Manage Social Anxiety? Three Tips From a Mount Sinai Psychologist
Avoiding other people from time to time is normal. But if you isolate yourself out of fear of embarrassment or rejection, you may have social anxiety disorder. In this Q&A, Charissa Chamorro, PhD, a Mount Sinai clinical psychologist, explains how to know if you...
How Can I Create Healthier Phone Habits? Three Tips From a Mount Sinai Psychologist
Phones have become a necessary part of life, but if you find yourself mindlessly scrolling or constantly reaching for your phone out of boredom, you may have a phone addiction. “Addiction isn’t just about substances—it can also be behavioral,” says Naomi Dambreville,...
Stories Behind the Science: Dennis S. Charney, MD, and Psychiatry
Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, created a legacy by serving as Dean for 18 years—one of the longest tenures of any medical school dean in the United States. His research career has been just as...