Author Archives: samweiss

This study examined whether blunted neural reward responsivity uniquely interacted with both individual- and neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage to predict youth depression symptom trajectories. Results showed that youth with blunted reward response at baseline exhibited significant increases in their depression symptoms over an 18-month follow-up if they were also exposed to...

I spent the last 25 years working at the state hospitals in Raleign and Butner.  I am primarily interested in working with patients with schizophrenia spectrum illness.  Throughout my career, I have been involved in teaching and training of residents and medical students and look forward to continuing as I...

Erin is a therapist on the UNC Wake County ACT Team, serving individuals in the community with severe and persistent mental illness. She leads with a person-centered approach, utilizing CBT and DBT to empower individuals to embrace their capabilities and all aspects of themselves to pursue their goals. There is...

Leigh J. Ruth, MD has dedicated her career to the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults. With a profound commitment to her patients, Dr. Ruth specializes in treating complex cases involving catatonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depressive and anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic...

Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.

This Short Take describes the rationale for, and use of, a decision-making process in community-engaged comparative effectiveness research, co-led by community researchers and academic researchers. The contribution of this methodological guide is to (1) ensure that all partners have a voice in contributing to major study decisions; (2) distribute power...

This research confirms that by simply tweaking their everyday interactions with students, teachers can deliver a valid form of care called “Education as mental health therapy” that functions effectively as a therapeutic intervention. The findings verify that teachers naturally prefer this organic approach over formal counseling, successfully transforming routine classroom...

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect about one in five women and significantly elevate the risk of suicidality, contributing to a substantial share of maternal deaths worldwide. Because evidence-based psychotherapies are highly effective and preferred by many perinatal patients, expanding access to them may reduce these risks.

This study finds that when children with ADHD take stimulant medication for the first time the cross-talk between different parts of their brain becomes more stable and this is related to them paying better attention during a challenging task. This work helps us understand how stimulant medication for children with...