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Category: Mental Health - Emotional Health

Melatonin and kids; genetics and childhood cancer; healthier mac and cheese; reducing anxiety: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 31, 2022
July 28, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, pediatric oncologist Gloria...

Hospital at Home option; a Lyme disease patient and advocate; mammogram preparation; cellphone 'addiction': Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 24, 2022
July 21, 2022
Interviews with nurse administrator Diane Nanno, Lyme disease patient/advocate...

'Schwartz rounds' at the hospital: a program to help the helpers
July 8, 2022
Interview with Upstate chaplain Brigid Dunn

Purple heroin hits the streets; dial 9-8-8 for suicide prevention hotline; treating hip fractures
July 8, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist and emergency physician Ross Sullivan, MD; Contact...

Suicide prevention hotline number becomes 988 across the U.S.
June 29, 2022
Interview with Cheryl Giarrusso of Contact Community Services in Syracuse

Diabetes and COVID; physical therapy for cystic fibrosis; avoiding smartphone addiction: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 5, 2022
June 3, 2022
Interviews with chief of pediatric endocrinology Roberto Izquierdo, MD, physical...

Examining job-related diseases; effects of marijuana edibles; showing compassion: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 15, 2022
May 13, 2022
Interviews with occupational health physician Michael Lax, MD; toxicologist...

Online betting and compulsive behavior; treating TMJ, a jaw problem; how lead injures children: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 8, 2022
May 6, 2022
Interviews with psychiatrist Sunny Aslam, MD, doctor of physical therapy Scott...

A gambling addiction is not a sure bet, but there are warning signs to watch for with online sports betting
April 22, 2022
Interview with Upstate psychiatrist Sunny Aslam, MD

A nursing career's variety and rewards; social media's impact, and potential for harm, on teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 17, 2022
April 15, 2022
Interviews with Chief Nursing Officer Scott Jessie and psychiatrist Christopher...

Training more mental health providers, to help relieve a crisis
April 14, 2022
Interview with Upstate child and adolescent psychiatrist Nayla Khoury, MD

The immune-compromised vs. COVID; war's impact on kids; ADHD guide for parents: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 10, 2022
April 8, 2022
Interviews with infectious diseases chief Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD,...

How social media relate to unhappiness, other problems in young people
April 5, 2022
Interview with Upstate psychiatrist Christopher Lucas, MD

The impact of war and refugee status on children and teens
March 25, 2022
Interview with Nayla Khoury, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Upstate

How to get a good night's sleep; cancer survivor explains the disease to children; training mental health providers: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 27, 2022
March 25, 2022
Interviews with sleep specialist Dragos Manta, MD, childhood cancer survivor and...

Minister says he gave back by volunteering as a hospital chaplain
March 24, 2022
Interview with retired hospital chaplain the Rev. Harold "Sandy" Sanderson

Are you getting good quality sleep?
March 18, 2022
Interview with Upstate sleep medicine expert Dragos Manta, MD

How the kidney waiting list works; patients with impaired consciousness; helping someone with cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 13, 2022
March 11, 2022
Interviews with transplant surgery chief Reza Saidi, MD, ethicist and...

Coping with prostate cancer's emotional toll; therapy for the pelvic floor; getting a hernia repaired; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
February 18, 2022
Interviews with psychologist Dorianne Eaves, PsyD, physical therapists Jillian...

Edible pot vs. smoked pot; mental health services for youth; bladder cancer and treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022
February 11, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD, child psychologist Ron...