Dr. Thadhani Faculty Conversations Video Series: Mikle South
Emory - 5/8/24
Dr. Mikle South, director of the Emory Autism Center, recently sat down for a conversation with Dr. Ravi Thadhani, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at Emory and Executive Director of Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Larry Young, Who Studied the Chemistry of Love, Dies at 56
New York Times - 5/2/24
Professor Young's experiments with prairie voles revealed what poets never could: how the brain processes that fluttering feeling in the heart.
‘Grandma Brain’: The Science Behind Unique Bond with Grandchildren
AJC - 4/22/24
If you feel an overwhelming sense of love and devotion toward your grandchildren, you’re not alone. Many grandmothers describe this feeling as “love on steroids,” and a recent neurological study reveals a scientific explanation for this bond, dubbed “Grandma Brain,” Good Housekeeping reported.
Andrew Miller and Barbara Rothbaum Named 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Emory - 4/18/24
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Emory faculty members Andrew Miller and Barbara Rothbaum as 2023 Fellows. They are part of the largest class of Emory faculty to ever receive the prestigious lifetime honor.
NIH Seeks Input on How Structural Racism Affects Brain Research, Health
The Transmitter - 4/17/24
The RFI is “long overdue,” says Negar Fani, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University. “I’m hopeful and also a little bit skeptical.” The request “shows that there’s interest on the behalf of the NIH,” she adds, “but I think that the proof is in the pudding.”
Racial Discrimination in Midlife Linked to Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease
Everyday Health - 4/12/24
Black Americans who experience racial discrimination during midlife are more likely to have blood biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published on April 10 in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Larry Young Built Bridges with His Social Neuroscience Research
The Transmitter - 4/10/24
Larry Young, a neuroscientist known for illuminating oxytocin’s outsized role in social bonding, died of a heart attack last month at the age of 57. In his 30-year career at Emory University, Young teased apart the neurobiology of love and relationships—from the receptors that make voles monogamous to the hormones that shape sociability in psychiatric disorders.
Addiction Alliance of Georgia Hosts the ‘Comfort of Recovery’ Quilt and Special Event
Emory - 4/4/24
Art meets healing in a powerful display of resilience and recovery as the Addiction Alliance of Georgia hosts the installation of the “Comfort of Recovery" quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
Emory University’s 4th Annual Autism Celebration Month Kicks Off in April
Emory - 4/1/24
As the world marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month on April 1, Emory University is kicking off its 4th annual Autism Celebration Month with a series of events under the theme "Pathways and Passions," celebrating the interests, expertise and meaningful journeys of autistic students and community members.
Emory Neuroscientist Larry Young Dedicated His Career to Understanding Complex Social Behaviors
Emory - 3/31/24
Emory University lost a luminary in the field of neuroscience with the unexpected passing of Larry Young, PhD, March 21, 2024. He was a pioneer in the science of love and recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on social neuroscience.
Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer
WebMD - 3/25/24
It's really important to pause and understand where you are medically and what support you have before you decide to talk to your kids.
Parents Struggle to Find ADHD Medication for Their Children as Shortage Continues
CBS News - 3/7/24
Parents across the U.S. are having difficulty finding ADHD medication for their children amid an ongoing shortage. U.S. drugmakers claim they are manufacturing all they can, yet patients and doctors' offices still have to keep pharmacy-shopping to find it.
13 Red Flags of Gaslighting at Work and How to Respond, According to Psychologists
Parade - 3/5/24
The term “gaslighting” is commonly talked about when it comes to relationships. However, that’s not the only place you can experience it.
Dr. Thadhani Faculty Conversations: Justine Welsh, MD
Emory - 2/28/24
Dr. Justine Welsh, director of Emory Healthcare Addiction Services and medical director of the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, recently sat down for a conversation with Dr. Ravi Thadhani, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at Emory and Executive Director of Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Wellness at Emory Healthcare Veterans Program: Integrating Body, Mind and Spirit
Advancing Your Health - 2/23/24
The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program takes a holistic approach to mental health care. Patients in our two-week Intensive Outpatient Program have one-on-one and group therapy sessions in the mornings and participate in wellness offerings for the remainder of the day.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Part of Wounded Warrior Project's $100 Million Investment
Griffin Daily News - 2/1/24
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program’s network partner Wounded Warrior Project is investing more than $100 million in evidence-based care for veteran mental health and brain injuries.
Scientists Find Link Between Racism and Physical Brain Changes
The Gio - 1/26/24
Emory University neuroscientist Negar Fani recently teamed up with Nate Harnett, a Harvard Medical School assistant psychiatry professor, to investigate how the brain reacts to extreme stress and traumatic events.
Fostering Fortitude: Advocacy for Mental Wellness in Crises
American Red Cross - 1/25/24
In the realm of disaster response and emotional recovery, Dr. Betsy Gard stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. Her over 30 years of service, characterized by unwavering dedication and compassion, epitomizes the essence of an American Red Cross volunteer.
Experiencing Racism May Physically Change Your Brain
NPR - 1/24/24
Scientists know that Black people are at a greater risk for health problems like heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease than white people. A growing body of research shows that racism in health care and in daily life contributes to these long-standing health disparities for Black communities.
Emory Healthcare to Participate in $100 Million Wounded Warrior Veterans Program
AJC - 1/18/2024
Emory University announced on Tuesday that Emory Healthcare will collaborate with the Wounded Warrior Project on a $100 million project looking into evidence-based care for veterans’ mental health and brain injuries.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program part of Wounded Warrior Project's $100 Million Investment Across Four Sites
Emory - 1/16/2024
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program network partner Wounded Warrior Project is investing more than $100 million in evidence-based care for veteran mental health and brain injuries.
Geogia Lawmakers Push for Bipartisan Bill to Support First Responders with PTSD
WABE-FM - 1/11/2024
Dr. Barbara Rothbaum shares her decades-long expertise about PTSD. She is a psychiatry and behavioral sciences professor at Emory School of Medicine and the director of the Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program at Emory University.
Wellness Wednesday: How Racism Factors into Health Risks for African-Americans
WOSU - 1/10/2024
The death rate for Black Americans of all genders is generally higher than whites for heart diseases, stroke, cancer, diabetes and more. In addition, the stress caused by racism produces subtle brain changes, which can result in increased disease risk in Black populations.
I Used the Future Fitness App for a Full Year. Here's What I Thought.
Men's Health - 1/5/2024
This isn’t surprising, according to licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Hershenberg, PhD, ABPP, author of Activing Happiness “The first way of changing behavior is to monitor behaviors,” she says.
Georgia Medical Board Restores Telehealth Prescribing Flexibility
AJC - 1/4/2024
The Georgia Composite Medical Board on Thursday restored doctors’ ability to prescribe controlled substances — which include painkillers and ADHD treatments — using just a virtual doctor visit. The board will clarify its rules and revisit the issue by May 1.
Confusion as Georgia Medical Board Brings Back Limits on Virtual Prescriptions
AJC - 1/3/2024
In a jolt to doctors who prescribe some controlled drugs that may be dangerous or habit-forming, the Georgia Composite Medical Board has restored pre-pandemic restrictions on doctors who prescribe controlled substances without an in-person visit.