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Department welcomes new Division Administrator
Jayme Lopuch, LICSW, MHA, recently joined the department as Division Administrator for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division.
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U of M team using state funding to develop a “blueprint” for treating young people with bipolar disorder
Faculty members David Bond, MD, PhD; and Piper Meyer-Kalos, PhD, LP; are basing the blueprint on an existing model, hoping to fill current diagnosis/treatment gaps.
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Three social workers enjoying their new roles with the department
We are celebrating National Social Work Month (March) by featuring our newest social workers. They bring a wide range of experience and education to their new roles and have already made a positive...
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Newest faculty member is part of the EPINET project and its focus on early psychosis
The Department's newest faculty member, Assistant Professor Lionel Wininger, PhD, has been treating young people diagnosed with psychotic disorders for many years.
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U of M researchers are conducting ground-breaking research to better understand and treat eating disorders
Assistant Professor Ann Haynos, PhD, is helping to fuel cutting-edge eating disorder research designed to help identify novel treatments for those with anorexia nervosa.
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New child and adolescent psychologist to work with “youth who have trouble managing their lives effectively”
On January 25, 2022, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences welcomed new faculty member, Daniel Landauer, PhD. Dr. Landauer is an assistant professor and a child and...
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The on again-off again nature of the pandemic-mangled workplace and its impact on employees
Adult psychologist Dr. Piper Meyer-Kalos and Department Administrator Dr. Barb Daiker offer some timely suggestions about dealing with the anxiety associated with returning to the office — or not —...
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Life at the new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain brings integration in care and learning, and opens opportunities for collaboration
Since settling in their new home at the U of M’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, department members are excited about its potential.
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Pandemic response has been a roller coaster ride for Department providers and learners
When it became apparent in March of 2020 that the COVID-19 virus was at the pandemic stage, the University of Minnesota – and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences – had to respond...
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Being a mental health nurse practitioner means taking a holistic view of patients
We're celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week with a spotlight on one of our own. Kate Miley is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who works with the first...
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Working with treatment-resistant depressed patients enables two nurses to “impact every part of our communities”
Care Coordinators Melanie Swanson, BSN, RN; and Emily Schoos, BSN, RN; help us better understand what's at stake during National Depression Awareness Month.
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Using self-compassion and mindfulness to help manage – and understand – ADHD
ADHD is something that others often don't fully understand, something that gets in the way of effective communication or interaction, and something that can make others irritated. Dr. Lidia Zylowska...
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Post-doctoral researcher enthusiastically embraces her T32 fellowship
September 9-24, 2021, is National Postdoc Appreciation Week. We're celebrating with a glimpse into the world of one of our postdocs.
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Trio of former U of M medical school students help remove a potential barrier to physician mental health care
A recent change in the language of a mental health disclosure question on the Minnesota physician licensing application was the long-awaited result of research and advocacy work done by these...
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Foundational study identifying biomarkers that could aid in early detection of suicide in adolescents
Kathryn Cullen, MD, is working with Mark Fiecas, PhD, on a study that will improve the understanding of the neurodevelopmental precursors to depression, self-harm,...
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Bringing awareness to your lifestyle can help you make healthy mental health choices
Practicing mindfulness about your daily routines can support your mental health, according to Psychiatric Integrative Wellness Program instructor Debbie Cohen. A new course she's leading will help...
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ECT service changes to benefit patients, providers, and learners
Changes are being made to the electroconvulsive therapy service at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Leading the changes is ECT service medical director and Department of Psychiatry and...
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5 Tips for Choosing a Psychotherapist
One of the most important mental health decisions you can make is choosing your therapist. Psychologists Linda Rinehart, PhD, LP; and Sabine Schmid, PhD, LP; offer some suggestions for making that...
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