Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
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Asst. Prof. Kristine Durkin partners with nonprofit Young Voices to develop local teens' expertise in shaping research.
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News from Brown
June 24, 2026
Initiative led by Brown researchers boosts mental health support in R.I. public schools
Implementation science researchers from the BRIDGE program helped local school leaders identify mental health challenges and solutions in their schools.
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Butler Behavioral Health
June 19, 2026
Prof. Steven Rasmussen Receives Charles Reppucci Butler Hospital Service Award
Prof. Steven Rasmussen, M.D., received the award for his contributions to Butler Hospital.
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News from Brown
June 17, 2026
Follow the tau: This brain protein presents a possible path to earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In this interview, Assoc. Prof. Hwamee Oh, Ph.D., discusses her research on PET imaging methods that could lead to earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease.
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News from Brown
June 8, 2026
Delirium after surgery is a strong predictor of cognitive decline in older adults
A study led by Asst. Prof. Zachary Kunicki, Ph.D., found that post-operative delirium is the strongest predictor of long-term cognitive decline.
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News from Brown
June 5, 2026
Chronic teen cannabis use may negatively impact brain's reward system, increase risk of addiction
A study from Asst. Prof. Sarah Thomas, Ph.D., explores the potential impacts of cannabis use on adolescent development.
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Asst Prof. Katelyn Fox discusses federal dietary guidelines related to milk fat intake for children.
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A clinical trial led by Prof. Linda Carpenter found that nearly a third of participants no longer experienced symptoms of severe depression after using an at-home neuromodulation device.
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SUNY Purchase College
April 16, 2026
Audrey Tyrka Receives SUNY Purchase College Distinguished Alumni Award
Department Chair Audrey Tyrka, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the honor at her alma mater's commencement ceremony.
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News from BioMed
April 10, 2026
Q&A: Deadly Combinations—How Mixing Psychiatric Medications Complicates Overdose Deaths
Society for Women's Health Research
February 18, 2026
Alum Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, PhD, Honored for Contributions to Women's Health Research
Dr. Krishnamoorthy, an alum of the Brown Clinical Psychology Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship, was honored with a Women’s Health Visionary Award from the Society for Women's Health Research.
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News from Brown
February 6, 2026
Study reveals insights about brain regions linked to OCD, informing potential treatments
Researchers found differences in how brain regions work together during certain cognitive tasks, which may help clinicians more effectively treat and assess obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Brown University
November 10, 2025
Suicide Prevention Program Decreases Risks, Saves Lives Among People Recently Released from Jail
A study authored by Prof. Lauren Weinstock finds that a suicide prevention program intervention for people recently released from jail reduced suicide attempts by 55 percent.
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Prof. Lisa Uebelacker, Ph.D., talks with Providence Business News about a statewide suicide prevention training program.
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Asst. Prof. Jacqueline Nesi, Ph.D., outlines the research challenges in understanding the effects of AI chatbots on teenage users.
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Assoc. Prof. Carolina Haass-Koffler, Ph.D., explains how and why GLP-1 drugs work and their potential for revolutionizing addiction treatment.
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Prof. Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D., discusses his work as program director of Butler Hospital’s Transitional Outpatient Program.
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Assistant Professor Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Ph.D., explains findings from her study on the correlation between the oral microbiome and sleep length in teens and young adults.
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Through research, clinical care, and teaching, the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center has defined the standard of care for OCD in kids.
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Asst. Prof. Zobeida Diaz discusses the mental health challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum.
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In this interview, Asst. Prof. Jacqueline Nesi, Ph.D., shares her expertise on how parents can help their children navigate social media.
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US News & World Report
April 4, 2025
Discrimination Dramatically Increases Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Asst. Prof. Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Ph.D., led a study that found that a majority of Americans report experiences of discrimination and these experiences are connected to anxiety and depression.
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The Washington Post
March 30, 2025
Typecasting Others and Self as Villain or Victim Can Hurt Relationships
Clinical Asst. Prof. Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D., offers advice for people in relationships defined by moral typecasting.
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Asst. Prof. Jacqueline Nesi, Ph.D., pens an op-ed on the benefits of using parental controls on children's TV and internet.
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Clinical Instructor Paul Wallace, M.D., discusses his new role as medical director at The Providence Center, a treatment center for adults, adolescents, and children affected by psychiatric illnesses, emotional problems, and addiction.
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Providence Business News
March 16, 2025
Zobeida Diaz Named Director of Women’s Behavioral Health at Women & Infants
Asst. Prof. Zobeida Diaz, M.D., M.S., has been named division director of women's behavior health at Women & Infants Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Care New England.)
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Providence Business News
March 9, 2025
Dr. Paul Wallace Named Medical Director of The Providence Center
Clinical Instructor Paul Wallace, M.D., has been promoted to medical director at The Providence Center, a treatment center for adults, adolescents, and children affected by psychiatric illnesses, emotional problems, and addiction.
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Medicine@Brown
February 26, 2025
How is Seasonal Affective Disorder Different from Wintertime Gloom?
Prof. Linda Carpenter, M.D., explains how the change of seasons can trigger a distinctly depressive response.
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Prof. Emeritus Richard Goldberg, M.D., M.S., discusses principles of the mental side of golf from his book, Better Golf, Better Life.
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