Stepping Up for Alzheimer’s Research
Family history and professional experiences encouraged an Oregonian to volunteer for the AHEAD clinical trial Volunteering for the AHEAD clinical trial has given Jennifer Weiss more than one way to...
Tag: depression
Importance of Person-Centered Care in Suicide Prevention
By Mykola Zubko, MA Suicide Prevention Program Development Practicum Student at OHSU/Portland VA When is the last time you felt like a person? For some of us, it was probably recent in...
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...
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...
Caregiver Corner: Introducing a formal caregiver
Article originally published in the Summer 2019 Alzheimer’s Update Family members often ask us for tips on how to introduce a formal caregiver to their family member who has dementia. At some...
Self care and self compassion in academia
I wrote a short post about my mental health and self-compassion in academia. Not to complain, but to encourage others to tell their story about it. I just want you to know that you're not alone. I...
Men’s Health: 3 reminders for maintaining a healthy mind
National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. Help support the men in your life with these three tips for better mental health. 1. Depression affects...
Men suffering from depression who have social support less likely to seek mental health treatment
Researchers, led by Alan Teo, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at OHSU, and researcher at the VA Portland Health Care System, sought to determine whether support from a loved one encourages...
Give Time: 3 ways to increase face-to-face contact with loved ones
With Thanksgiving just behind us and the end-of-the-year holiday seasons fast upon us, our minds often turn to our loved ones. In my family, we have made a conscious effort (and yes, with...
Teenagers must understand their own brain — a work in progress
The adolescent brain is a work in progress. The teenage years entail immense responsibility. At 15, many face a rigorous course load of honors classes. At 16, a teen can legally getbehind the wheel...
Vitamin D, mood and memory in persons with Parkinson’s disease
Vitamin D has become a hot topic in recent years. For many years, vitamin D has been known to play a role in bone health. More recent research suggests it may have a much broader role in multiple...