MEDIA FEATURES

Dr. Michelle West is featured in a CU Anschutz Q&A on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis in young adults.
“There’s at least one study that showed that young people who use cannabis and have early psychosis had better social functioning than young people with psychosis who did not use cannabis. It's not all bad, necessarily, and we never have the mindset of “cannabis is evil.” It’s just that there are more risks for young people who are vulnerable to psychosis and use cannabis, because it can make symptoms stronger. “

Emily Hemendinger, MPH, LCSW,  shares her thoughts on the “issue of technology overload and the so-called dopamine-detox solution” for a CU Anschutz News Q&A.

"Is AI Ready to Be Your Therapist?" Dr. Charles Hebert is the author of an article for Psychology Today on the role of artificial intelligence in mental health treatment.

Dr. Joseph Schacht discussed “avoiding overindulging after dry January” for KOA Colorado.

Dr. Andy Novick and Dr. Scott Thompson are featured in a 9News article on psilocybin as a treatment for depression. "One of the biggest outcomes we are looking for in this trial is to what extent does psilocybin affect this symptom of depression called anhedonia," said Dr. Novick

AWARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dr. Joseph Sakai was named UCH Medical Staff Clinician of the Year! Dr. Sakai was celebrated at an awards dinner on January 25th, 2024. Colleagues who attended to support him dress "as him" (in khaki pants and white shirts), which was a big hit with both Dr. Sakai and other attendees.