Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

If you aren’t Irish, no need to worry. By tradition, everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! While it’s the New York City […]

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Judith Ellen Heumann

Judith Ellen Heumann died on March 4, 2023. Maybe it is coincidental, but I tend to think it is supremely befitting that she died at […]

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Getting Girls to Drink

Drinking alcohol – particularly excessive drinking –  has long been a male-dominated sport. Males are not only more likely to consume more alcohol but also […]

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LOVE Is EleMental

Valentine’s day. Love. Mental Health. These three might seem an unlikely trio, but every February, our Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health hosts an evening […]

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The Martha Mitchell Effect

Mental health. Political agenda. Social stigma. These threads make for a 100% true story that leaves viewers of the academy award nominated documentary film, The […]

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Some Reflections on Grief

As the days turn to weeks since the passing of my mother, I find myself hyper aware that grief has become a daily companion. Taking […]

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Mary T. Johnson

On January 18, 2023, my mom, Mary T. Johnson, took her leave of this world. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family. My greatest […]

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