samweiss, Author at Department of Psychiatry

Infant Visual Brain Development and Inherited Genetic Liability in Autism

June 3, 2022

For the first time, scientists have found that brain differences in the visual brain systems of infants who later are diagnosed with autism are associated with inherited genetic factors.

Dr. Mary Kimmel, Director of the Perinatal Psychiatry Program writes for UNC Health Talk sharing the need to be vigilant of your maternal mental health, “Anxiety and depression are the two most common psychological disorders that arise during pregnancy.”

June 2, 2022

The number of people dying from opioid use disorder has skyrocketed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex Gertner, a recent UNC MD-PhD Program graduate, is focused on finding better ways to provide treatment in order to save lives. He will also be joining us for his internship with our Physician Scientist Research Program

June 2, 2022

Tamara Baker, PhD, professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry, has been named co-director of a new North Carolina Institute of Medicine Task Force on Healthy Aging funded through the Duke Endowment, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and AARP North Carolina.

June 2, 2022

Congratulations Dr. Winston Li on being recognized as the 2021-22 School of Medicine Academy of Educators Faculty Teaching Resident/Fellow Award Winner!

June 2, 2022

Sage Therapeutics and Biogen Announce the Phase 3 SKYLARK Study of Zuranolone in Postpartum Depression Met its Primary and All Key Secondary Endpoints

June 2, 2022

May Mental Health Awareness Blog: Cancer & Mental Health

May 31, 2022

May Blog: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

May 26, 2022

Dr. Cynthia Bulik contributes to Next Avenue article featuring Eating Disorders in adulthood

May 16, 2022

Can Self-Compassion Help Trans Teens Thrive? Transgender teens face heightened risks of depression and suicide—but practicing self-compassion can improve their mental health and resilience. Karen Bluth, PhD writes for The Greater Good Science Center Magazine

May 11, 2022

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