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Endorsement of a single-item measure of sleep disturbance during pregnancy and risk for postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study.

March 8, 2023
Prenatal sleep disturbance as measured by a single-item administered in all three trimesters of pregnancy was associated with higher odds of postpartum depressive symptoms. A routinely administered single-item measure of sleep disturbance could identify otherwise lower-risk pregnant individuals who may benefit from depression prevention efforts.

Gender Composition in Biomedical Research Grant Submissions and Grant Review Panels Before Versus During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 8, 2023
This study looked at the proportion of men and women applicants and grant reviewers before and during the pandemic collected from the Health Research Alliance (HRA), which funds biomedical research and training. The gender composition of grant applicants and grant review panels remained similar, except for the review panel composition...

Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Anhedonia and Psychosis Study (PEEPs): study protocol for a neural and molecular mechanistic clinical trial

March 8, 2023
This publication provides an overview of a new clinical trial examining the effects of hormone replacement therapy on perimenopausal mood symptoms and brain indices of dopamine signaling.

Welcome Hailey Jensen!

March 8, 2023

Congratulations Dr. Justin Yopp of becoming a 2023 APOS Fellow

March 7, 2023

American Psychosocial Oncology Society Honors Dr. Don Rosenstein with Jimmie Holland Lifetime Achievement Award

March 7, 2023

Congratulations Dr. Joyce Besheer on being recognized with the Award for Excellence in Basic Science Mentoring: Faculty demonstrating long term commitment to supporting trainees

March 7, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the mental health challenges facing American children and adolescents. While the rates of anxiety and mood disorders have been high for years, the pandemic magnified the problem, leading to higher numbers of young people in distress, while making mental health services harder to access.

March 2, 2023

Samantha Pflum, PhD shares with UNC Health How to Help Your Child with their Mental Health

March 2, 2023

Christian Hendershot, PhD comments on alcohol use disorder as it related to Ozempic diabetes medication

February 28, 2023