Finding Your Value During Mental Health Awareness Month
By Tyree Dingle, MS Suicide Prevention Program Development Practicum Student at OHSU/Portland VA Something many people do not know about me is that I play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) with...
Why Suicide Prevention Month 2021
By Tyree Dingle, MS Suicide Prevention Program Development Practicum Student at OHSU/Portland VA Note: Talking about suicide can be an emotional topic, and if you’re reading this and not...
Those Who Remain: Navigating Life Following Suicide Loss
By Sarah D. Afromowitz, MA, Suicide Prevention Program Development Practicum Student at OHSU/Portland VA Note: Talking about suicide can be an emotional topic, and if you’re reading this and...
Facts about Those with Lived Experience with Suicide
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog post are mind and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Veterans Affairs, or the...
TBI Survivor Karl Kajomo Moritz Trains His Brain Through Velodrome Track Bike Racing
In June 2010, Karl Kajomo Moritz was bicycling home after a long day working as a senior tech designer at a local sportswear company – about 22 miles that he rides as part of his daily commute. Two...
Caregiver Corner: Crossing the threshold of winter
Winter is a difficult season for many in the Pacific Northwest. The days are dark, cold, and wet. Many of us, including our family members with dementia, feel a little lethargic and blue. There are...
Making a difference one clinical trial at a time
Leslie Richards and Gregg Olson share how their academic and medical backgrounds helped them make the decision to enroll in clinical trials at OHSU Deciding to join a clinical trial was easy for...
New study explores how social relationships protect against the harmful effects of stress
Findings suggest that cultural background may factor prominently in how we characterize the quality of our social relationships By Benjamin Kaveladze and Alan R. Teo, M.D., M.S. Stress is an...
Neurosurgery Residents: Welcome Class of 2027!
The OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery is proud and delighted to introduce the incoming Neurosurgery Residency Class of 2027. The department is thrilled to announce a class of future residents...
New Study Reveals Patients with Depression Value Friends and Family Who Can “Be There” for Them
But how can loved ones “be there” while also practicing physical distancing in light of COVID-19? “If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.” -Thich Nhat...