(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Jan. 24, 2023.) Research by sleep scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry shows a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults. A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson identified a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may help reduce suicide … [Read more...]
Integrating Indigenous Wisdom and Western Medicine
(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Nov. 22, 2021) Dr. Tommy Begay is using sleep research to combat PTSD for Native populations impacted by historical trauma. For Tommy K. Begay, PhD, MPH, his work is deeply connected to his and his ancestors’ past. “The work I do today is based on what I learned from my great-grandmother,” said Dr. Begay. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucsonresearch assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry … [Read more...]
Harmful Alcohol Use Rising During Pandemic, UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Say
(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Feb. 15, 2021.) A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry found hazardous alcohol use increased monthly for those under stay-at-home orders. TUCSON, Ariz. — The ongoing pandemic has had a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse – especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs – according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences … [Read more...]
Loneliness a Growing Mental Health Concern as Pandemic Continues
(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Dec. 9, 2020.) TUCSON, Ariz. — As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the United States, so do reports of increasing loneliness, depression and suicidal ideations, according to the results of a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers. Research led by William "Scott" Killgore, PhD, professor of psychiatry in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and director of the Social, Cognitive and … [Read more...]