Dr. Nate Thomas, UNC School of Medicine Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry, has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Unsung Hero Award for his commitment to DEI. This is a great honor and represents the important contributions that Dr. Thomas has made … Continued
By Laura Ornelas, Ph.D. As a junior investigator in academia, I understand firsthand the significant impact imposter syndrome can have on one’s mental health and well-being. While academia has been a place where I have matured as a research scientist and experienced many achievements, it is also an environment that is comprised of pressures … Continued
The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of an online self-compassion intervention for transgender adolescents, with the aim of improving mental health. Participants identified as transgender or gender expansive, were between the ages of 13 and 17, and lived in the U.S. or Canada.
Results suggest that childhood sexual abuse is associated with significant HPA axis changes that are associated with accelerated epigenetic aging. Implications for biological embedding models of early life adversity and adult outcomes are discussed.
The present works shows that a newly developed negative allosteric modulator of the cannabinoid receptor subtype 1 (CB1) receptor with an excellent pharmacokinetic profile reduces alcohol drinking in rats, suggesting potential therapeutic relevance for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
The current study explored teacher and caregiver perceptions of family engagement within a teacher-led, task-shifted mental health intervention in an LMIC. Primary school teachers from five schools in Darjeeling, India delivered evidence-based, indicated mental health care to children with mental health needs throughout the school day. Barriers included logistical challenges and misconceptions about the programme. … Continued
