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Week of September 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023MEDIA FEATURES
Dr. Rachel Davis is featured on a podcast where she talks about her published journal article “Lithium and the living kidney donor: Science or stigma?” in collaboration with Tyler Branagan, Thida Thant, and Chris Schneck. Dr. Davis discusses the controversies surrounding the living kidney donor taking lithium and shares her own experience being evaluated as a potential donor.Dr. Joseph Schacht on how Ozempic may curb alcohol consumption for KOA - Colorado's News, Talk & Sports Station.
How Reliable Is Technology at Tracking Health and Fitness? Emily Hemendinger, MPH, LCSW said: “These trackers can be dangerous for people with eating disorders. They can also be problematic for people who are not getting guidance on diet and exercise. Keeping track of calories expended, calories consumed, steps and physical activity can easily become obsessive for some." in a CU Anschutz News article.
Alexandra Yannacone, MS, is featured in a CBS Colorado News article about suicide prevention. "Recognizing that starting those conversations about what we're noticing, what's concerning, and letting them know that we care enough to start those conversations can make a really big impact for that individual."
Dr. Matt Mishkind is featured in "September is Suicide Prevention Month" for CBS Colorado News.
“I encourage the parents of my patients to require their child to choose one or two new activities that they are going to take on in the new school year, this could be trying out a new sport, a new club, or other supportive activities. This is really a chance to meet other kids with similar interests.” said Dr. Benjamin Mullin for a Fox 21 News article titled "Return to school can trigger anxiety and depression".
Dr. Julie Wolfe is featured in a CU Anschutz News Q&A, offering insight and resources on suicide prevention and warning signs for National Suicide Prevention Week.
PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Lavanya Rajesh Kumar was a part of a panel discussion hosted by Dr. Becky Inkster as part of her Digital Innovation in Mental Health Conference on July 20th on the topic 'Who is Going to Pay for This?'.Dr. Rajesh Kumar also did a talk on 'Digital health Entrepreneurship - a convergent discipline in mental health care' at MOP Vaishnav College for Women on Aug 17th in Chennai, India.