A new JAMA Psychiatry study published last week by Pitt School of Medicine researchers describes patterns of decision-making in people who attempt suicide, focusing on… Read more
Tag: psychiatry
Pitt and UPMC Eating Disorder Experts Partner to Study Chronic Binge Eating
Some people who receive treatment for binge eating find themselves relapsing, while others don’t. This reduced long-term success in treatment prompted Dr. Britny Hildebrandt, a… Read more
Restoring Insulin Sensitivity Can Help With Chronic Bipolar Disorder, Study Suggests
Could restoring insulin sensitivity help reduce symptoms of depression in people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? Judging from the results of a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial… Read more
Pitt Launches New Study to Prevent Depression in Older Bereaved Spouses
As part of a $2.2 million dollar grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, psychiatry researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine… Read more
Western Psychiatric’s Initiatives Help Patients Cope With COVID-19 Stresses
As the country began to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals started to formulate plans. One of the many challenges providers had to face was… Read more