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Postpartum Depression Can Happen to Men, Too

March 5, 2026

Dr. Kenan Penaskovic to become Psychiatry Chair at University of Kentucky

March 4, 2026
With bittersweet emotions, we share that Kenan Penaskovic, MD, has accepted the position of Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky, beginning in July.   Dr. Penaskovic first joined UNC in 2004 as a psychiatry resident and later served as chief resident. After time with the National Health Service...

Welcome Dr. Sarah Bahraini!

March 2, 2026
I completed my psychiatry residency at UNC and am excited to be joining as a faculty member focusing primarily on outpatient care.

UNC Psychiatry’s IMPACTT-NC Program Receives $530K Grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and The Duke Endowment

February 16, 2026

UNC BIRCWH Program Announces New Cohort of Women’s Health Scholars

February 13, 2026

Help for Moms with Postpartum Psychosis

February 13, 2026

Welcome Alan Cook, MD

February 9, 2026
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...

Welcome Erin Donaldson, LCMHCA

February 6, 2026
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...

Welcome Leigh Ruth, MD!

February 3, 2026
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...

Mapping the ADHD Brain

January 22, 2026
Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.