Articles by: Geisel Communications

Specialized Video Game Linked to Improvement in Depressive Symptoms for Adolescents—Healio

Read article—Features a study led by Lynn Fiellin, a professor of biomedical data science and medicine, and postdoctoral research fellow Caroline Barry showing that PlaySmart, a digital behavioral health game developed in the Fiellin lab, reduced depressive symptoms among teens and improved attitudes toward seeking mental health care. “The key takeaway for clinicians and schools is that prevention does not have to wait until an adolescent is in crisis,” Barry said. “Digital tools like PlaySmart may provide another way to engage young people earlier and in a format that feels familiar and interactive.”

Column: How to Guide Children Through Today’s Political Chaos—Valley News

Read article—In an opinion piece, Miriam Voran, an assistant professor of psychology, offers guidance for parents on helping children navigate political instability, emphasizing age-appropriate conversations, emotional regulation, and independent thinking. “Stand for reality, but don’t rush your children out of childhood. Remember that civic education fits the goal of keeping up with your child’s maturing interests,” Voran writes. “Educate your children about the broader world.”

White Coat Gavel Games

White Coat Gavel Games

Geisel Student Government hosted the third annual White Coat and Gavel Games on Aug. 29, bringing together more than 200 participants from Geisel, the University of Vermont School of Medicine, and Vermont Law and Graduate School for a spirited day of competition.

Study Finds Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions to Blood Transfusions for Some—New Hampshire Public Radio

Read article—Anne Hoen, a professor of epidemiology, is featured in coverage of a Dartmouth study finding that some patients with type O blood and alpha-gal antibodies can have severe allergic reactions to certain plasma or platelet transfusions. “Even if it’s an abundance of caution, it could save the patient’s life,” Hoen said.