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Is It Okay to Give Kids Melatonin Every Night?

Lauren Hartstein, PhD, new assistant professor for the Psychiatry Department, was quoted in a recent article by The Cut discussing the lack of knowledge on the impact of melatonin given to children.


1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

Assistant Professor Lauren Hartstein, PhD is quoted based on her research on sleep and circadian health in early childhood.


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Grandner honored with DEI leadership award

Michael Grandner, PhD, is the recipient of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies’ 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award.


Researchers conducted an analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides and found that nocturnal wakefulness could be a contributing factor in both.
International Coverage: The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide

An analysis by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson showed that risks for death by suicide and homicide peak at night, with nocturnal wakefulness, age, alcohol use and relationship conflicts being especially prevalent as contributing factors. This article has rapidly gained coverage across the globe.


The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide

An analysis by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson showed that risks for death by suicide and homicide peak at night, with nocturnal wakefulness, age, alcohol use and relationship conflicts being especially prevalent as contributing factors.


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Local opinion: Bridging healthcare gaps for pregnant and postpartum women in Arizona

The work of Drs. Kalia and Emerick in the Arizona Perinatal & Pediatric Access Lines is highlighted in a recent Arizona Daily Star article.


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AZPM shares the upcoming Fair Play Documentary screening.

Alecia Vasquez sits down with two physicians from the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line to discuss the process through which new parents can find the work-life balance that best fits their family.


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Busting myths: Understanding children’s mental health

Saira Kalia, MD, and Jacquelin Esque, MD, co-directors of the Arizona Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line, dismantle common myths surrounding children’s mental health.


Finding small ways to cope with stress builds resilience

Noshene Ranjbar, MD, associate professor of psychiatry, was quoted by UArizona Health Sciences on ways to reduce stress in recognition of National Stress Awareness Month.


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Phoenix KNXV-TV announces the new Arizona Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line

Phoenix KNXV-TV announces the new Arizona Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line, directed by our psychiatrists Drs. Kalia and Esque.


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