Faculty in the Media

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is proud of our esteemed faculty members because they never stop elevating the department's reputation. This is seen in part by their dedication to providing accurate medical information for news articles, blogs and more.

2023

Media Coverage September 2023

9/29/23: A pastor who works at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center says he's bringing comfort and solace to patients and staff — with his voice. Rev. Chris Ciampa is quoted.

  • KAIL-TV (Fresno, CA) (+ 2 airings via Christian Broadcasting Network), Broadcast audience not available

9/28 – 9/29/23: It's a labor of love being a caregiver, but being one to a loved one who can't care for themselves isn't always easy. It can take a real toll on your physical and mental health. Researchers at Ohio State University are looking into the toll. Nik Allan, PhD, is quoted.

  • WPDE-TV (Myrtle Beach, SC) (+189 airings via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 1.5 million

9/25/23: Ohio State’s College of Medicine is bringing in more money than ever, now to the tune of $421.4 million across 3,100 different awards. Carol R. Bradford, MD, and Craig Bryan, PhD, are quoted.

9/19/23: A recent study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Wesleyan University found that depression screening methods are more effective than suicide risk screenings in identifying primary care patients who later attempt suicide. Craig Bryan, PsyD, is quoted.

9/18/23: Experts say traditional treatments for depression and anxiety are missing a key group of patients. This group experiences suicidal thoughts rapidly and the thoughts escalate quickly. Rosie Bauder, PhD, is quoted.

  • KDKA-AM (Pittsburgh + 24 airings via CBS News Radio), Audience not available

9/18/23: Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Wesleyan University found that depression screening tools outperformed suicide risk screenings under most conditions. Craig Bryan, PsyD, is quoted.

9/17 – 9/18/23: A pastor who works at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center says he's bringing comfort and solace to patients and staff — with his voice. Rev. Chris Ciampa is quoted.

  • Spectrum News Louisville (+ multiple airings), Audience not available

9/17/23: In the summer of 2022, Craig Bryan, a psychologist, listened as a young service member explained why some days life didn’t seem worth living. The man in his early 20s didn’t point to combat-related trauma or the burden of physical injury. He felt depleted from his job in finance.

9/15/23: It’s not just doctors. Coworkers, BFFs, partners, and even strangers on the street can make wrong assumptions about your health, too. Here’s how to cope in various real-life scenarios. Laura Boxley, PhD, is quoted.

9/15/23: Postpartum depression is a fairly common condition that can impact new moms. The hallmark symptoms of PPD: overwhelming sadness, feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and low self-esteem. But what you might not know is that new moms can experience PPD-like symptoms without actually having the disorder. Tamar Gur, MD, PhD, is quoted.

  • Yahoo! News (via Glamour), Online audience: 178.2 million

9/13/23: Experts say traditional treatments for depression and anxiety are missing a key group of patients. This group experiences suicidal thoughts rapidly and the thoughts escalate quickly. Justin Baker, PhD, is quoted.

  • KCRG-TV (CBS, Columbia, MO + 6 airings via Sinclair Broadcast Group), Broadcast audience: 12,432

9/12/23: Observed in September every year, National Recovery Month seeks to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Julie Teater, MD, is quoted.

9/11/23: Anxiety is now the #1 most common mental health issue in the US. Here's expert advice on how to manage your worry, fear and frustration. Ken Yeager, PhD, is quoted.

9/7 – 9/8/23: September is Suicide Awareness Month, and a new program that condenses sessions with a psychiatrist over a two-week period instead of over months is showing promise. Craig Bryan, PsyD, is quoted.

  • WSYX-TV/6 (+ 13 airings via Sinclair Broadcast Group), Broadcast audience: 167,044

August 2023

8/31 – 9/5/23: Naloxone, the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, will soon be available over the counter. Trent Hall, DO, is quoted.
  • WFMZ-TV (Philadelphia + 132 airings via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 1.1 million
  • WPGH-TV (FOX, Pittsburgh + 46 airings via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 730,588
  • Columbus Jewish News, Online audience: 6,360

8/31/23: We’ve all seen videos of road rage, or someone on an airplane yelling at a flight attendant, or an irate customer busting up a fast-food restaurant. I used to think these people were just jerks, but it turns out these angry outbursts may be caused by a little-known psychological condition called intermittent explosive disorder, or IED. Emil Coccaro, MD, is quoted.

  • WebMD, Online audience: 18.5 million

8/31/23: Communities all over the world affected by substance use have honored the ones they have lost to the epidemic. The annual campaign International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is celebrated on Aug. 31 to prevent overdoses, share recovery testimonies and provide resources. Julie Teater, MD, and Emily Kauffman, DO, are quoted.

  • The Herald-Dispatch (Charleston, WV), Online audience: 36,049
  • WFMJ-TV (NBC, Youngstown, OH), Broadcast audience: 10,907

8/31/23: Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. The day aims to put an end to the tragic pattern of drug abuse and death, while reminding us of those who lost the battle to addiction. It’s also a day to support those in recovery. Whitney Nicholson and Julie Teater, MD are quoted.

8/27 – 8/30/23: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has partnered with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County to install a naloxbox at the hospital.

  • WCMH-TV/4 (+ 3 airings), Broadcast audience: 9,689
  • WCMH-TV/4, Online audience: 975,830
  • WCMH-TV/4 + 6 airings, Broadcast audience: 83,307
  • WSYX-TV/6, Broadcast audience: 25,426
  • WDTN-TV (NBC, Dayton, via WCMH/TV4), Broadcast audience: 12,669
  • WOSU-FM/NPR (+ 2 airings), Audience not available
  • WTVN-AM, Broadcast audience: 95,301
  • WCMH-TV/4, Broadcast audience: 12,520
  • Spectrum News 1 (+ 3 airings), Audience not available

8/26/23: One in three adults in the U.S. are now a caregiver to an adult or loved one. Nicholas Allan, PhD, is quoted.

  • Spectrum News Cincinnati, Audience not available

8/11 – 8/17/23: Being a patient in a hospital isn't easy. Some are hurting physically and others can struggle with their mental health. But a pastor who works at an Ohio hospital says he's bringing comfort and solace to patients and staff — with his voice. Rev. Chris Ciampa is quoted.

  • WDIV-TV (NBC, Detroit + 163 airings via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 1.6 million
  • WCVB-TV (ABC, Boston + 45 outlets via CNN Newsource), Online audience: 555,905
  • WFMJ-TV (NBC, Youngstown + 50 airings via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 348,765
  • WBNS-TV/10, Broadcast audience: 12,814
  • Spot on Colorado, Online audience: 6,512
  • WMBC-TV (New York City, via CNN Newsource), Broadcast audience: 2,875

8/11/23: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication to treat postpartum depression. Tamar Gur, MD, is quoted.

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