Research led by Christina Cruz, MD, builds on previous research showing how teachers can successfully deliver child mental health care in a low and middle income country.
March 24, 2022
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Melissa Munn-Chernoff, PhD, FAED writes for UNC Exchanges blog on Eating Disorders in College Students
March 21, 2022
Karen Bluth, PhD speaks with UNC Research Endeavors about her work with teens and self-compassion
March 18, 2022
Congratulations Dr. Robyn Jordan on being named the 2022 recipient of the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award!
March 15, 2022
March DEI Blog: Self-Harm Awareness Month
March 15, 2022
Strategies Utilized to Prevent and Control SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Two Congregate, Psychiatric Healthcare Settings During the Pandemic
March 9, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial effect on the delivery of psychiatric healthcare. Inpatient psychiatric healthcare facilities have experienced outbreaks of COVID-19, making these areas particularly vulnerable.
Genetic Influences on Longitudinal Trajectories of Cortical Thickness and Surface Area during the First 2 Years of Life
March 9, 2022
Cortical morphology is altered in many psychiatric illness, though little is known about how cortical morphology is develops in early childhood and what factors contribute to it. In this twin study, we found that genetic factors play an important role early childhood development of the cortex.
Scaling Up Patient-Centered Psychological Treatments for Perinatal Depression in the Wake of a Global Pandemic
March 9, 2022
There is a great need to improve access to mental health care for perinatal women. This includes task-sharing among mental health non-specialists, an emphasis on culturally sensitive care, web-based delivery of psychotherapy with some caveats, and a lifespan approach to perinatal mental health. Innovative research efforts are seeking to validate...
Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody speaks to NBC News about suicide warning signs in young adults
March 8, 2022
Congratulations Dr. Michael Zarzar, winner of Triangle Business Journal’s Healthcare Hero Award!
March 2, 2022