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UNC School of Medicine Executive Dean Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, an international expert in the study and treatment of women’s mood disorders, is among experts featured in a new two-hour film that showcases postpartum depression.

The 2026 Hooding Ceremony at the UNC School of Medicine was a moment of celebration and recognition, honoring the graduating Class of 2026 and highlighting faculty members whose dedication to teaching, mentorship, and compassionate care profoundly shaped the medical education experience. The event, held May 8, 2026, at Carmichael Arena,...

Know a child who’s getting ready for end-of-year tests? Some stress before these big exams is normal, but too much anxiety can affect their ability to do their best. Child psychologist, Jessica Janos, PhD has tips for helping a child who’s preparing for a test.

Reduced sensory habituation—the brain’s ability to filter out repetitive, irrelevant stimuli— is commonly found in neurodevelopmental disorders. We found that predictive signals from the orbitofrontal cortex to the primary auditory cortex actively drive this process, providing insights into the neural basis of impaired habituation.

This review examines factors influencing the recurrence of depressive episodes following remission in LLD, focusing on cognitive, behavioral, social, environmental, and neuroimaging influences. It further proposes possible mechanisms contributing to recurrence, including physiological and behavioral responses to stressors, the influence of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology, and conceptualizing repeat depressive episodes within...

In this pilot randomized controlled trial, our team evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention for caregivers to youth at risk for psychosis, called Bolster. Results suggested that Bolster was feasible to deliver, acceptable to this population, and demonstrated promising effectiveness in improving family communication,...