Awards and honors for Penn faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences nocred Awards and honors for Penn faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences A roundup of the latest awards and accolades for Arts & Sciences faculty in criminology, sociology, political science, Africana studies, English, and history. 2 min. read
Philly VA hospital to take psychedelic mushrooms to clinical trials Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Philly VA hospital to take psychedelic mushrooms to clinical trials Successful early psilocybin trials have “...generated quite a lot of excitement for the treatment-resistant depression field,” says Anna Childress of the Perelman School of Medicine. “But also for things like trauma, post-traumatic stress… obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and substance use disorders, which all have their own version of being stuck.” Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year Image: Svitlana Pietukhova via Getty Images Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year New research from Penn Medicine finds that semaglutide impacts remain, even as feelings of hunger gradually return. 2 min. read A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar Stephanie Hollister (right) is the assistant vice president of behavioral health for the Cedar Avenue Crisis Response Center.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar Penn’s Southwest Philadelphia crisis response center has expanded access, eased emergency department crowding, and connected more patients to ongoing mental health support. 2 min. read A psychologist explains 9 common symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder Penn In the News Prevention A psychologist explains 9 common symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder Cory Newman of the Perelman School of Medicine explains aspects of narcissism. Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Penn Nursing researchers have identified several key predictors of whether patient will continue using opioids long after the typical recovery period from surgical procedures. 1 min. read Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Image: lisanna881 via Getty Images Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Penn Medicine researchers find that earplugs work better in protecting sleep from traffic noise, challenging the widespread use of ambient sound machines and apps marketed as sleep aids. 2 min. read How to break free from guilt Penn In the News The New York Times How to break free from guilt Jennifer Reid of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about guilt and her new book, “Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations.” Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Penn In the News New York Magazine Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Edward Brodkin of the Perelman School of Medicine says pathological demand avoidance is something of a catchall term. KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Penn In the News Kansas City Star KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Maria Oquendo from the Perelman School of Medicine comments on being cautious about identifying individual people when releasing health information. Load More
Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year Image: Svitlana Pietukhova via Getty Images Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year New research from Penn Medicine finds that semaglutide impacts remain, even as feelings of hunger gradually return. 2 min. read
A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar Stephanie Hollister (right) is the assistant vice president of behavioral health for the Cedar Avenue Crisis Response Center.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar Penn’s Southwest Philadelphia crisis response center has expanded access, eased emergency department crowding, and connected more patients to ongoing mental health support. 2 min. read
A psychologist explains 9 common symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder Penn In the News Prevention A psychologist explains 9 common symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder Cory Newman of the Perelman School of Medicine explains aspects of narcissism. Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Penn Nursing researchers have identified several key predictors of whether patient will continue using opioids long after the typical recovery period from surgical procedures. 1 min. read Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Image: lisanna881 via Getty Images Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Penn Medicine researchers find that earplugs work better in protecting sleep from traffic noise, challenging the widespread use of ambient sound machines and apps marketed as sleep aids. 2 min. read How to break free from guilt Penn In the News The New York Times How to break free from guilt Jennifer Reid of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about guilt and her new book, “Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations.” Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Penn In the News New York Magazine Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Edward Brodkin of the Perelman School of Medicine says pathological demand avoidance is something of a catchall term. KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Penn In the News Kansas City Star KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Maria Oquendo from the Perelman School of Medicine comments on being cautious about identifying individual people when releasing health information. Load More
Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Uncovering predictors for post-surgical chronic opioid use Penn Nursing researchers have identified several key predictors of whether patient will continue using opioids long after the typical recovery period from surgical procedures. 1 min. read
Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Image: lisanna881 via Getty Images Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality Penn Medicine researchers find that earplugs work better in protecting sleep from traffic noise, challenging the widespread use of ambient sound machines and apps marketed as sleep aids. 2 min. read
How to break free from guilt Penn In the News The New York Times How to break free from guilt Jennifer Reid of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about guilt and her new book, “Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations.” Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Penn In the News New York Magazine Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Edward Brodkin of the Perelman School of Medicine says pathological demand avoidance is something of a catchall term. KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Penn In the News Kansas City Star KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Maria Oquendo from the Perelman School of Medicine comments on being cautious about identifying individual people when releasing health information. Load More
Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Penn In the News New York Magazine Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Edward Brodkin of the Perelman School of Medicine says pathological demand avoidance is something of a catchall term. KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Penn In the News Kansas City Star KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Maria Oquendo from the Perelman School of Medicine comments on being cautious about identifying individual people when releasing health information. Load More
KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Penn In the News Kansas City Star KC-area agency posted video of a woman in mental crisis, then backtracked. Why? Maria Oquendo from the Perelman School of Medicine comments on being cautious about identifying individual people when releasing health information.