Using two of her own studies on the effects of policy decisions on LGBT mental health as examples, Dr. Julia Raifman talks about how health care providers and others working with LGBT people can improve health by shaping social environments.
Matt, Chris, and Don look at a drug company antidepressant trial in adolescents that was re-analyzed by different authors who came to different conclusions, the gang discusses the pre-registration movement in psychology, and Matt finds out what happens to all those unreported clinical trials.
Matt, Chris, and Don are joined by two faculty from the BUSPH Biostats Department to discuss a massive meta-analysis on the effectiveness of antidepressants, then we talk about the pros and cons of meta-analysis, and Don gives us some driving advice.
Matt, Chris, and Don look at the science behind a supplement aimed at improving memory, debate conflicts of interest in industry research, and Matt explains why Don is to blame for his hearing loss.
We all know that everyone experiences stress on a daily basis—from our work or our extracurricular activities, and news of recent tragic events. Research indicates that stress can have a real impact on our physical and mental health as well as our relationships, leading us to be less compassionate.
