Mental Health

In a research paper in the American Journal of Men’s Health, Robert Turner II, PhD, assistant professor of clinical research and leadership, sought to expand upon investigations into risks for depressive symptoms in former athletes in the NFL.

Charles Samenow, MD, MPH, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to The Washington Post about dealing with the stress of returning to work after vacation.

Amir Afkhami, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to Gray DC for a segment about proposed legislation to improve mental health services for veterans.

James Griffith, MD, Leon M. Yochelson Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, spoke to The Washington Post for an article on panic attacks. The story was also covered by SFGate.

Katherine Chretien, MD, published the essay "Transitions" in the January 2019 edition of Academic Medicine.

Daniel Lieberman, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to Washingtonian for an article about the anxiety the New York Times election ticker can cause people.

Brandon Kohrt, MD, PhD, RESD ’13, co-authored a commentary offering recommendations to guide mental health professionals working with families who are or could be separated.

Mary Alvord, PhD, adjunct associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to The Washington Post for an article about the anxiety that some children feel starting a new school year.

Brandon Kohrt, MD, PhD, Charles and Sonia Akman Professor of Global Psychiatry at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, received $100,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Vanessa Torres-Llenza, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at SMHS, is committed herself to strengthening mental health care in Puerto Rico.