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July 24, 2024
Beat the Back-to-School Jitters
A child psychiatrist’s expert advice on easing the summer transition.
December 12, 2023
Expert Advice: How to Avoid Holiday Mishaps
Simple tips from our emergency department
October 6, 2023
Things I Wish I Had Said to My Dad
Content Warning: This story references suicide, which may be distressing to some individuals. A health care worker reflects on her father’s suicide.
September 25, 2023
Expanding Transgender Health Care Access for Adolescent Youth
Gender-affirming care is crucial for transgender youth – that’s why the UVM Children’s Hospital program is committed to creating an inclusive environment for care.
September 7, 2023
eConsults Offer New Pathways to Specialty Care
Patients treated sooner with new program bringing specialist expertise into the primary care.
January 13, 2023
Kids and Suicide
The pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, but experts are concerned with increasing rates of suicidal ideation in youth.
November 30, 2022
5 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Follow our psychologist’s tips for a more peaceful holiday season.
July 15, 2022
Barriers to Care
5 reasons why historically marginalized groups face unique challenges when it comes to mental health treatment.
December 1, 2021
Two Years Into the Pandemic, Teens Logging on for Help
Physicians across the UVM Health Network are using video visits and telehealth appointments to meet the growing need for adolescent mental health care
September 24, 2021
Surprising Signs of Depression: 4 Early Clues to Watch For
An increase in alcohol or drug use, thoughts of self-harm or suicide: These are the obvious indicators of depression. But psychiatrist Robert Althoff, MD, Ph.D., says more subtle signs of depression may sneak up on you.
April 2, 2021
Sidelining the Stigma
A pioneering approach to mental health treatment aims to improve access and preserve privacy.
February 23, 2021
A Sad Connection: Depression and Heart Disease
Studies show a link between depression and heart disease, with each condition raising the risk of the other. As we navigate an uncertain future due to COVID, understanding the correlation could help save your life, or the life of someone you love.
November 19, 2020
Fight Your Grief by Finding Gratitude
We’re embarking on a complicated holiday season where we’re urged to stay home and physically distance. This is hard, but our expert shares the science of gratitude, along with three exercises that can help you feel more positive and less stressed.
April 6, 2020
Acknowledging Your Stress During COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. We should give ourselves the patience and understanding to acknowledge how truly difficult this time is for both our physical and mental health.
January 28, 2020
Podcast: Suicide Attempts in Vermont
Northern New England Poison Center Vermont educator Gayle Finkelstein sits down with Dr. Thomas Delaney and Dr. Rebecca Bell to talk about trends in self-poisoning among Vermont youth.