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Noshene Ranjbar, MD, is a psychiatrist at the UArizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
Coping with Trauma

Noshene Elaine Ranjbar, MD, our Integrative Psychiatry Program Director, is interviewed for TV 332 - an Iranian broadcast - on coping with the trauma incurred from the ongoing protests in Iran.


Sleep Can Potentially Save a Young Adult’s Life

Research by sleep scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry shows a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults.


Depression in Late Life: Thoughts from a Geriatric Psychiatrist

“Healthy aging is a recognition of all of the things that are changing over time – such as a person’s physical health, emotional health, and the social aspects of their daily life – and facing these age-related challenges,” explains Geriatric Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Jasmine Singh, MD.


Workforce Development at Heart of PCP Scholarship Success

Faculty close to the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program find the effort inspiring as it helps fill clinical gaps in underserved areas of Arizona.


Abortion and the Psychiatrist: Practicing in Post-Dobbs America

Dr. Aimee Kaempf co-wrote the article "Abortion and the Psychiatrist: Practicing in Post-Dobbs America" published by the Psychiatric Times where she discusses the ethical dilemmas and differing perspectives in the field of psychiatry surrounding the highly-controversial topic of abortion.


Saira S. Kalia, MD and Kathryn Emerick, MD
New statewide hotline to support mental health during and after pregnancy

Two of our perinatal psychiatrists - Saira S. Kalia, MD and Kathryn Emerick, MD - are working to launch a statewide hotline that will connect health care providers directly to psychiatrists to facilitate consultations about a patient’s mental health.


Michael Grandner, PhD
Michael Grandner, PhD on weighted blankets

Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program and associate professor of psychiatry at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted in the article "The 10 Best Heated, Weighted Blankets for a Cozy, Anxiety-Free Night".


Michael Grandner, PhD
Food pantries can reduce food insecurity, improve students' health: Study

Michael Grandner, PhD, College of Medicine - Tucson Associate Professor of Psychiatry is quoted in some articles about students who utilize food pantries.


Dr. Noshene Ranjbar knows firsthand what Iran’s citizens are up against.
You Are Not Alone - Suicide

Dr. Noshene Ranjbar and Shally Zomorodi engage in a conversation about Iran's increasing rates of suicide due to the current political situation.


Applying A Team Approach to Health Care Education

Interprofessional education modules at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center teach students the importance of teamwork in health care.


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