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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as an accident or assault. Symptoms can include flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional distress, which significantly impact daily life. This study explores how changes in brain activity after trauma can predict future symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS)....

This proof-of-concept study examined whether simpler, less invasive methods could identify women who are sensitive to normal fluctuations in ovarian hormones, a factor believed to contribute to mood disorders such as perinatal depression. Researchers tested a shortened seven-day hormone challenge and prospective menstrual cycle mood tracking, finding that these approaches...

We are thrilled to share that Ranran French, MD, PhD, a third-year psychiatry resident in the UNC Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP), and her research partner Ryan Gumpper, PhD, an Assistant Professor at Eshelman School of Pharmacy, have been awarded compute time on the Anton 3 supercomputer — an award valued...

Dr. Guorong Wu was part of an interdisciplinary team that was just awarded a SOM Team Science grant for the project “Energy allocation between brain and periphery in children with and without obesity.” Pediatric obesity is increasingly viewed as a brain-related condition, as higher BMI in children is linked to...

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...

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