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Pediatric Patient is First at UNC Children’s to Become Berlin Heart Recipient

January 25, 2024

After being diagnosed with severe dilated cardiomyopathy, a 5-month-old infant from Brunswick County was facing an uncertain future. However, she was able to beat the odds after becoming UNC Children’s very first Berlin Heart EXCOR™ left ventricular assist device recipient – bridging her to a new heart just 11 days before her first birthday.

Understanding Detachment After Trauma

September 5, 2023

Research shows that feeling detached from one’s surroundings after trauma suggests a higher risk of later developing psychiatric symptoms.  

New Study Shows Serious Eating Disorder is Highly Heritable

September 5, 2023

ARFID is a serious eating disorder the leads to malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. New research shows that the disorder is heritable at a rate on par with neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and ADHD.  

Self-Compassion Can Improve Teen Mental Health

September 5, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill research has shown that self-compassion helps protect teens against daily challenges and teens who are more self-compassionate experience less depression, anxiety and stress.  

Clinical Trials Underway for Depression Treatment

September 5, 2023

The Carolina Center for Neurostimulation is working to understand how experimental treatments may be able to help those suffering from major brain illnesses, such as depression.  

Making an Impact on Homelessness

September 5, 2023

The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health, in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, established a program to integrate occupational therapy into center services and outreach initiatives.