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Substance abuse and addiction are pressing issues that affect individuals and communities worldwide. To combat these challenges, the Department of Psychiatry has undertaken remarkable efforts to raise awareness, provide support, and conduct research. Let's explore some of the noteworthy initiatives[…]
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S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D., DBSM, FSBSM, assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry, has been elected as the 2024 President of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM). His extensive qualifications include being board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM) and[…]
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Michael A. Owens, Ph.D., graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Anthropology, and Spanish from the University of Alabama in 2010 and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Clinical/Medical Psychology from the University of[…]
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Kirsten E. Schoonover, Ph.D., joins UAB Psychiatry as an assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Medicine and associate director of the Alabama Brain Bank. Schoonover investigates the neural basis of[…]
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Jose O. Maximo, Ph.D., scientist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, received the 2023 Young Alumni Rising Star Award from the UAB National Alumni Society.
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Blessing Falola, M.D., director of the UAB Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program, co-director of the First Episode Psychosis Clinic, and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, has been selected for the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA)[…]
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Every year, Suicide Prevention Month serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of fostering mental health and reaching out to those in need. The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and providing support to[…]
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Some individuals may experience a range of somatic or physical symptoms, such as persistent tension or nervousness, as the weekend comes to an end, also known as the “Monday blues” or “Sunday scaries.”
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Merida Grant, Ph.D., director of the Trauma-Related Disorders Clinic, and Rebecca Rampe, Psy.D., director of the Initial Psychotherapy Practicum Psychology Clinic and the Developmental Trauma and Traumatic Grief Clinic, are conducting research to learn more about treatment options for post-traumatic[…]
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Researchers used a mouse model and cutting-edge neurobiological techniques to show how psychological stress during adolescence alters neuronal functions in the brain, resulting in altered postpartum social behavior.