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National Depression Screening Day
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals participated in the national screening day in 2008, 2007 and 2006. Screenings for depression as well as information on the over 35 behavioral health programs within the department was made available for members of the community. Over 40 of the departments' clinicians participated with direct patient referrals made by our Access Center during the event. For a referral please call (212) 523-8080.

Mindful Health
New York Times
Dr. Hunter McQuiston discusses current treatments for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Art with a Heart
Westside Spirit
The article discusses the initiative that was created by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to beautify both the inpatient and outpatient units. By partnering with organizations such as RxArt, a not for profit organization that places original art in hospital settings, the department was able to raise funds and receive donations of both funds and art. The Art Advisory Board made up of Drs, artists and clinicians, selects pieces considering the potential psychiatric effects of the art on patients.

Letter to the Editor
NY Times
Revolving Door for Addicts Adds to Addiction Medicaid Cost
Dr. Richard N. Rosenthal
Dr. Rosenthal, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, discusses the importance of inpatient detox units and how mental illness impedes addiction recovery.

RADIO
Addiction Institute Gambling Lecture
XM Satellite Radio
Dr. Petros Levounis discusses gambling as an addiction in this ongoing radio broadcast. The more we study pathological gambling, the more we recognize its fundamental similarities to substance use disorders.

TELEVISION
Health Impact of Chronic Stress
WCBS-TV
Experts warn women about the dangers of stress. Robin Kerner, MD discusses the long-lasting effects of chronic stress.

Beating the Holiday Blues
WCBS-TV
Dr. Robin Kerner, Director of Quality Initiatives and Outcomes, discusses how to overcome depression during the holidays.

Sober Siblings
Fox 5 Morning Show with Mike and Juliet
One sober sibling shares the secrets to helping your loved ones without losing yourself. Hear Dr. Petros Levounis, MD talk about alcolholism in the family and the difference between helping and enabling.

Stress
WCBS-TV
Dr. Robin Kerner, Director of Quality Initiatives, discusses the impact of stress on our daily lives and mental health in particular.

Family Support and Alcoholism
CBS Morning Show
Some believe that the pill, Topiramate, may help alcoholics cut down on their drinking. Dr. Petros Levounis, Director of the Addiction Institute of NY discusses novel approaches to the pharmalogical treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse.

Panic Attacks
Fox 5 Morning Show with Mike and Juliet
Dr. Richard N. Rosenthal, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and patient Susan Fenton discuss panic attacks on the Fox 5 Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.

Addiction and the Relapse of Lindsey Lohan
Fox 5 Morning Show with Mike and Juliet
Dr. Richard N. Rosenthal discusses how relapses are part and parcel of the addiction recovery.

How to Choose a Summer Camp for Your Child
Fox News
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein from the Child and Family Institute discusses how to choose a summer camp for your child.

Infidelity
Fox News
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein discusses the causes and challenges of infidelity.

National Institute on Mental Health Study on Opiate Addicted Teens
Fox News - Good Morning America
Dr. Lisa Marsch from our Research Divison discusses a major National Institute on Mental Health study and St. Luke's and Roosevelt's participation.

WEB
Women are drinking more, DUIs are up
Dr. Petros Levounis, Director of the Addiction Institute of New York at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, comments on the statistic that women seek treatment less often than men.

Sober Siblings
From June 8 to June 15, you can tune in to an Internet broadcast at www.afflictedandaffected.com of an interview with Pat Olsen and Petros Levounis, MD, MA, co-authors of Sober Siblings: How to Help Your Alcoholic Brother or Sister-and Not Lose Yourself, which explores the effects of alcoholism on the sibling relationship. Dr. Levounis is Director of the Addiction Institute of New York, and Pat Olsen is a health and business writer.

Recession Depression
TheTakeAway.org
Tough economic times aren’t just hitting us in the pocket, they’re hitting many of us in the head as well. Dr. Robin Kerner discusses how to cope with psychological stress brought on by the economic downturn.

Alcohol Shrinks the Brian
CNN.com/health
Dr. Petros Levounis, Director of the Addiction Institute of New York, discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain.

Treating teenager's drug habits
MSN Health
Dr. Ramon Solhkhah, Director of the Child and Family Institute at St. Lukes and Roosevelt Hospitals, discusses new remedies that give hope to young users.

The Prevalence and Treatability of Mental Disorders
OR-LIVE
More prevalent than cancer or diabetes, mental illness ranks first among those causing disability in the United States, with depression and alcohol disorders alone costing employers more than $265 billion annually. Experts from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals discuss anxiety, mood disorders and substance abuse during a live Webcast held on May 15, 2007. Aimed at raising awareness among the community of the prevalence and treatability of mental health disorders, the program de-stigmatizes and debunks myths surrounding these issues through open discussion and education. Watch a replay of the program.

Should You See a Shrink?
Daily News Blog
Dr. Robin Kerner discusses things to consider when deciding to get mental health treatment.

Looking for Help Beyond the Bottle
Good News Broadcast
Dr. Petros Levounis discusses the use of the internet for providing counseling and follow up to patients who struggle with addiction. http://www.goodnewsbroadcast.com/printout.asp?id=106418&type=0