Cortical morphology is altered in many psychiatric illness, though little is known about how cortical morphology is develops in early childhood and what factors contribute to it. In this twin study, we found that genetic factors play an important role early childhood development of the cortex.

There is a great need to improve access to mental health care for perinatal women. This includes task-sharing among mental health non-specialists, an emphasis on culturally sensitive care, web-based delivery of psychotherapy with some caveats, and a lifespan approach to perinatal mental health. Innovative research efforts are seeking to validate these approaches in diverse contexts … Read more

Written by Rebecca V. Taylor, MD, MA, Assistant Professor , Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry SIB and the Intersection of Race, Culture, and Ethnicity When most of us think of self-injurious behavior, we think of those who intentionally cut themselves. The typical person who comes to mind as engaging in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is … Read more

An Examination of Anorexia Nervosa in Black Women by Dani Coan Dani is a rising senior social work major at NC State and a CEED Summer Intern. She is also a Research Assistant in Dr. Goode’s Living F.R.E.E. Lab   Black women represent 6.4 percent of the U.S. population. Managing the interlocking impacts of racism and … Read more