WebMD: The science of horror response
October 12, 2021
WebMD featured UC Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Shana Feibel in an article exploring the science behind why some people love scary movies and others can't even think about watching them.
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55KRC: Tips to manage mask-related anxiety
October 11, 2021
Angenette Levy of 55KRC featured Dr. Erica Birkley on the Simply Medicine podcast to discuss ways to manage mask-related anxiety.
Managing mask-related anxiety, aggression
September 29, 2021
UC experts explain how public health guidelines like mask requirements affects anxiety levels among groups of people, including children, first responders and other front line workers.
MSN: Signs you should turn down a job offer
September 22, 2021
Maria Espinola, PsyD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, spoke with MSN about the importance of work-life balance when considering a job offer.
Putting patient health into their own hands
September 16, 2021
UC researchers are leading a pilot study examining how art therapy delivered through an app and pet robots can affect the mood of patients with hearing loss. The collaborative study seeks to allow patients to take their health into their own hands and increase accessibility of interventions.
Fox 19: Hundreds of Ohio physicians call for universal masking...
September 8, 2021
UC's Hilja R. Ruegg, MD, medical director of Integrated Mental Health Care and program director in the UC Family Medicine/Psychiatry Combined Training Program, spoke with Fox 19's Trevor Peters about the grassroots campaign of area physician moms encouraging schools to require universal masking.
WLWT: Mental health issues prompt Simone Biles to drop out of...
July 28, 2021
Barbara Walker, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the UC College of Medicine, was interviewed by WLWT for a story on Simone Biles leaving the United States Olympic gymnastic team because of mental health issues.
WVXU: To boost vaccination rate among Latinos, local group...
June 12, 2021
Maria Espinola, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the University of Cincinnati, spoke with WVXU about a special event to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among Latinos in Greater Cincinnati. The June 13 free vaccination event. runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Kellogg Soccer Field at 4609 Kellogg Avenue. It features food, salsa dancing, and music. Vaccines, both Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson are available, and offered to those 12 and older.
Cincinnati Enquirer: COVID-19 vaccine becomes Cupid's helper
June 11, 2021
After months of isolation, getting back out there may be hard for some people, said Dr. Caleb Adler, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati. There's a sense of natural anxiety that comes with being out of the dating game for a while – especially when the apps are put to the side.
WKRC-TV: Psychologist offers advice to help kids cope with...
June 10, 2021
Maria Espinola, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, spoke with WKRC-TV in Cincinnati for a story on anxiety among children as guidance for COVID-19 safety evolves.
WLW 700: Eddie and Rocky with Dr. Maria Espinola
June 6, 2021
It seems incidents of unruly behavior have intensified as the nation emerges from lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cincinnati radio personalities Eddie and Rocky of WLW 700 asked Maria Espinola, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the UC College of Medicine, to discuss ways to manage anger.
Medscape: Internet CBT Bests Internet-Based Supportive Therapy...
May 25, 2021
Maria Espinola, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offered reaction to a study out of Sweden looking at social anxiety disorder in young people. Espinola spoke with Reuters Health about internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy.
NBC Sports: Fans can get sick from stressing out while watching...
May 25, 2021
Kate Chard, PhD, explains how sports fans can actually get sick from watching sports and how to manage stressful situations.
Obesity and binge eating: a disrupted clock in our body?
May 19, 2021
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the Lindner Center of HOPE are hosting a unique clinical trial to see if readjusting the circadian system of people with binge eating behavior can help in understanding more about why this occurs and develop new treatment options in the future. Scientists are using tabletop lamps and melatonin supplements to test their theory.
WCPO: CURESZ educates, removes stigma surrounding schizophrenia
May 4, 2021
Bethany Yeiser is working to educate others about schizophrenia through the CURESZ Foundation, which she founded with UC's Henry Nasrallah, the doctor who got her on the path to recovery.