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: mental health
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...
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...
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...
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...